Mental Health and Well-Being
At Great Milton C of E Primary School we take the mental health of our school community very seriously. We aim to provide our children with many skills to support their mental health as they grow, develop and experience different situations at primary school and at home. We support this emotional growth through stories, assemblies, circle times, Forest School sessions and dedicated PSHE lessons and teaching through our carefully selected school values.
We support mental health charities through fundraising events across the year. As a school we have invested in a fantastic scheme called SCARF. This programme is centred on a values-based and 'Growth Mindset' approach, which promotes positive behaviour: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship (SCARF). More than just a PSHE scheme of work, SCARF supports great learning every day.
We have added some information, advice, activities and stories for you to share and support you and your child and wider family with their mental health.
Childline There is always somewhere to find help. At school, at home and online.
Enjoy exploring feelings and emotions through this game! Interactive Feelings Game
Feelings and Emotions Stories Explore a range of feelings for young children with these loveable characters.
Here are some links to a range of fantastic websites that have advice on any concerns you or your children may be experiencing.
The Parenting Smart website is a fantastic resource. It includes fantastic practical tips to support children’s well-being and behaviour.
parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk
Bereavement:
- SeeSaw SeeSaw | Grief support for children and young people in Oxfordshire
- Winston’s Wish Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children (winstonswish.org)
- Hope HOPE Bereavement Support
- Cruise bereavement support - Cruse Bereavement Support - Oxford – Oxfordshire
Refugee support for families in general:
City of Sanctuary - City of Sanctuary UK
Refugee Resource - Oxford – Oxfordshire
Children who are young carers
The Oxfordshire NHS website discusses support for Young Carers -
Young carers - Caring for our carersCaring for our carers (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk)
Family Information Service | Young Carers Team - Family Solutions Service (oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Be Free YC - Supporting Young Carers in Oxfordshire
Young Carers - Carers Oxfordshire
Supporting your child with anxiety
Ruby's Worry
A fantastic picture book for children to help address their worries.
The Invisible Suitcase | Child Bereavement UK
A short animated film to help children, young people and adults understand grief and how to manage it.
Breathing Exercises
Some great ideas to support mindful breathing exercises.
5 Mindfulness Exercises for Kids 🌟😊
Here are five easy and practical mindfulness techniques children from the age of 5+ can use to self-regulate, calm down, tune into their listening and sharpen concentration.