Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health

Mental Health Intent

At The Kingsway School, we believe the wellbeing and positive mental health of our students and staff are achieved through the growth facilitated by our transformative curriculum; the personal development opportunities we provide and the compassionate attitudes towards each other and the wider world that are promoted in all we do, as delineated in our core values of ‘Opportunity. Achievement. Respect. Compassion.’

Fidelitous with our safeguarding intent, we work to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued and held in positive regard. We believe all members of our school community have the right to  a state of wellbeing achieved by having a sense of purpose and meaning, and we promote a climate where children are confident in sharing concerns about their own safety and wellbeing and that of others. We actively promote the concept of universal mental health as distinct from mental ill-health and inspire our students to work towards the best versions of themselves in terms of their social and emotional wellbeing.

All members of our school community are recognised for their abilities and strengths, whether these are academic, social, extracurricular or interpersonal. All members of the school community endeavour to work productively; to belong to our community and to contribute to building a culture we want to thrive in. We also know that the ability to master challenges and cope with stressors are vital and so we provide access to protective factors to help mitigate the impact of these and identify risk factors early so that they can be effectively managed. 

To achieve our intent, we:

• Have a consistent understanding of mental health across all stakeholders that is free from stigma; 
• Cover mental health and wellbeing at a whole-school level through the curriculum and personal development content that addresses social and emotional learning for all;
• Provide evaluated emotional wellbeing interventions within school;
• Act early to avoid issues escalating;
• Know when and where to refer to external agencies. 

Useful links to improve wellbeing, resilience and decrease stress:

Moodscope - If you are struggling with low mood, depression or mood disorders, Moodscope offers an on line personal mood management tool that effectively measures and tracks your moods.

Steps for Stress - This website covers practical ways for you to start dealing with stress.

Get Self Help - This website offers CBT self help information and resources including therapy worksheets, useful for home.

Mental Health Foundation - Mindfulness for everyone. This website is useful for parents who want more information about mindfulness, mindfulness based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Now You're Talking - How to Talk to your Child About Big Emotions.