Children’s Mental Health Week

       Know Yourself Grow Yourself

9^th Feb- Non-uniform day

To launch Children's mental health week, we are having a Non-uniform day on Monday 9^th February. The theme is “This is my place”. The idea is for children to explore belonging 

WHY DOES BELONGING MATTER

FOR MENTAL HEALTH?

Our mental health flourishes when we feel connected

and valued. When children and young people have a strong

sense of belonging, they:

• Feel more confident to be themselves and try new things.
• Develop resilience to cope with challenges and setbacks.
• Build stronger relationships and communication skills.
• Experience less anxiety and loneliness.
• Have better self-esteem and understand their own worth.
• Feel motivated to contribute positively to their communities.

Friday 13^th  Feb- Wear your scarf to school day

On Friday 13th February children can come to school wearing a scarf if they wish. (School uniform to be worn). This links in with SCARF mental health.

Children will also be taking part in various activities during the week.

Mental wellbeing describes your mental state – how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life. There are lots of things you can do to support your mental wellbeing such as being active, seeing family and friends or challenging yourself to try something new.

At Berkeley Primary we aim to promote positive mental health for every child, parent/carer and staff member. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at identified vulnerable children and families.

We are working collaboratively with ‘With Me in Mind’, who last year supported Year 6 children with workshops regarding worries around SATs. This will happen again this year. They will also be supporting the year 6 children with a transition workshop.

With Me in Mind Workshops are now delivered to all year groups, supporting children with their mental health.

Useful Websites to support mental wellbeing:

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

​​​​​​​Best wishes

Faye Marshall & Teresa Suddaby

PSHE Lead          SENDCO & Mental Wellbeing Lead