At Wavendon Gate School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
At our school we:
- help children to understand their emotions and feelings better
- help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
- help children socially to form and maintain relationships
- promote self esteem and ensure children know that they count
- encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’
- help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
We offer different levels of support:
Universal Support– To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. For instance developing resilience for all.
Additonal support– For those who may have short term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.
Targeted support– For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as well-being groups or personal mentors.
Pastoral and safeguarding support
Amanda Dewhirst
We all know of the link between learning and wellbeing. All pupils have the right to be happy and we are here to do everything we can to make sure they thrive not only at school but at home. Mrs Dewhirst works closely with parents and is available daily if you have any concerns or would just like some advice. If she is unable to help you, she will certainly know of someone who can. You can find Mrs Dewhirst outside on the playground before and after school each day.
To support our school community, we have developed a termly newsletter called Helping Hands which contains useful information and strategies for promoting good mental health in adults and children. Click on the link below and press the play button in the top right corner to read our latest issue.