Pupil emotional wellbeing is extremely important of a child's development. At Springfield Juniors, there are a number of bespoke interventions on offer which promote emotional wellbeing: Thrive, Elsa and Drawing and Talking. Here are some recent pictures from one of Mrs Whitmore's Thrive sessions:
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Please remember we have packs available from the school to support wellbeing -these include top tips for remote learning, reward ideas and mindfulness activities.
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The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is Express Yourself.
Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. It is about finding a way to show who you are, and how you see the world, that can help you feel good about yourself. Click on the logo to find activities and ideas to use |
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Time to Talk Day is a chance for people to join together on one day to tackle the silence and the stigma that still surround mental health.
On 3rd February, they are hosting a day of online activities that anyone can join from home – no tickets required! Click on the logo for the website link |
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Children’s Mental Health Week begins on 1st February, and the theme this year is ‘express yourself’. This toolkit includes resources for children, staff and parents. |
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Thrive have also produced a guide for parents on creative expression at home. This guide includes lots of activity ideas to help children express themselves.
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We understand that in these uncertain times, things can get a bit too much for children (and adults) and it can be difficult to maintain good mental wellbeing during isolation. These Thrive Well being toolkits are useful for giving you and your children some things to focus on.
Please click on the links below that you may find useful during this difficult period.
Resources to boost your child's wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic - Partnership for Chilldren (partnershipforchildren.org.uk)
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1998/coronavirus-mental-health-and-wellbeing-toolkit-2.pdf
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-self-isolating/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://emergingminds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf
Resources to boost your child's wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic - Partnership for Chilldren (partnershipforchildren.org.uk)
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1998/coronavirus-mental-health-and-wellbeing-toolkit-2.pdf
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-self-isolating/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://emergingminds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf
Supporting Mental Well being
Download the resource below for some excellent guidance and support links during this difficult time.
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