The Department for Education (DfE) recognises that “in order to help their children succeed; schools have a role to play in supporting them to be resilient and mentally healthy”. Schools can be a place for children and young people to experience a nurturing and supportive environment that has the potential to develop self-esteem and give positive experiences for overcoming adversity and building resilience.

For some, school will be a place of respite from difficult home lives and offer positive role models and relationships, which are critical in promoting children’s wellbeing and can help create a sense of belonging and community.

Our role in school is to ensure that children are able to manage times of change and stress, and that they are supported to reach their potential or access help when they need it. We also have a role to ensure that children learn about what they can do to maintain positive mental health, what affects their mental health, and where they can go if they need help and support.

At Elworth Hall, we strive to ensure all children are happy and settled in order for them to succeed. Where this is not the case, the support we provide for all children when required, will include nurture base support and ELSA support (Emotional Literacy Support). 

All staff help children to learn to understand their emotions and respect the feelings of those around them as part of our PSHE Curriculum. Staff provide the time and space for pupils to think about their personal circumstances and how they manage them. They cover the areas of:

• Self-esteem
• Emotions
• Attachment issues
• Loss and bereavement
• Social skills
• Friendship issues
• Conflict
• Anger management
• Anxiety
• Relationships
• Behaviour

If you have any concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to phone or email the class teacher in the first instance to discuss concerns. Our Senior Mental health Lead - Mrs Smith will also be available to support you and your child.