Mental Health and Wellbeing at Springhead

At Springhead Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our top priority.

We adopt a child-centred approach, ensuring that every decision we make focuses on the welfare, safety and wellbeing of our pupils. We recognise that children can face a range of challenges that may affect their emotional wellbeing, confidence, relationships and ability to engage successfully in learning.

All staff contribute to providing the very best outcomes for our pupils and work hard to support their health, safety, development and overall wellbeing throughout their educational journey.

We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel valued, listened to and supported, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.

What is Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)?

Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs can affect how children:

  • Feel about themselves.
  • Manage emotions.
  • Build and maintain relationships.
  • Respond to challenges.
  • Behave and communicate.
  • Access learning successfully.

Children may experience difficulties relating to:

  • Anxiety
  • Low self-esteem
  • Bereavement
  • Friendship difficulties
  • Emotional regulation
  • Family circumstances
  • Attachment needs
  • Behaviour linked to emotional wellbeing

Some children may require short-term support, whilst others may need more targeted intervention over a longer period.

 

Our Welfare Team

Our highly trained and dedicated Welfare Team provides support to pupils through interventions, nurture provision and direct pastoral work.

The team works closely with children, families, school staff and external agencies to ensure that support is provided at the right time and in the most effective way.

Our Welfare Team includes:

Safeguarding and Mental Health
 SEND
 Safeguarding, Welfare and Wellbeing Attendance

Mr A. Jones

(Headteacher and DSL)

Mrs A. Hallett

(SENDCo)

Ms M. Bromage

 (Nurture / ELSA Lead and DDSL)

Mrs R. Farrington

(CFLP Attendance Officer)

 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

At Springhead Primary School, we actively promote positive mental health and wellbeing through a whole-school approach.

Pupils are encouraged to recognise, understand and manage their emotions through a variety of wellbeing strategies and resources, including:

  • The Wellbeing Scale
  • The Five Ways to Wellbeing
  • Zones of Regulation
  • Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)
  • Pastoral support
  • Nurture provision
  • Mental Health Support Team referrals

Our trained staff are able to identify emerging needs and provide support at an early stage. Where appropriate, referrals may be made to outside agencies to ensure children and families receive the support they need.

Wellbeing Scale

Our Wellbeing Scale provides children with a simple and accessible way to identify and communicate how they are feeling.

By developing emotional awareness, children are better able to:

  • Recognise their emotions.
  • Communicate their feelings.
  • Seek support when needed.
  • Develop self-regulation strategies.
  • Build emotional resilience.

Five Ways to Wellbeing

We encourage all pupils to develop positive habits that support long-term wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing:

Connect

Build positive relationships with friends, family and the wider community.

Be Active

Take part in physical activity and enjoy movement every day.

Take Notice

Be aware of the world around us and appreciate everyday experiences.

Keep Learning

Develop new skills, interests and experiences.

Give

Show kindness, help others and contribute positively to the community.

 

Support Available at Springhead

Depending on need, support may include:

  • ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) interventions
  • Zones of Regulation
  • Individual behaviour targets and rewards
  • Directed break and lunchtime support
  • Calm and regulation spaces
  • Nurture provision
  • Bereavement support
  • Pastoral mentoring
  • Parent support and guidance
  • Mental Health Support Team referrals
  • Signposting to specialist agencies

Our aim is to help children feel safe, develop resilience, build confidence and learn effective strategies to manage their emotions.

Mental Health Support Team (MHST)

Springhead Primary School works alongside the Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

The team can offer:

  • Individual interventions
  • Small group programmes
  • Anxiety management support
  • Emotional wellbeing support
  • Parent workshops
  • Staff consultation and advice

The MHST helps children and families develop strategies to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing.

Supporting Wellbeing at Home

Parents and carers play a vital role in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

You can support your child by:

  • Listening to their worries and concerns.
  • Encouraging open conversations about feelings.
  • Maintaining consistent routines.
  • Promoting healthy sleep habits.
  • Encouraging physical activity and outdoor play.
  • Celebrating achievements and effort.
  • Modelling positive coping strategies.
  • Seeking support when concerns arise.