Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing

Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing

We feel that nurturing the emotional, social and mental wellbeing of our school community is vital for helping each other flourish.

Activity Ideas

To help promote mindfulness and wellbeing, there are lots of activities to do beyond colouring books and deep breathing.

The Positive Psychology Program website has a range of suggestions.

Your Therapy Source has some good ideas and Big Life Journal has a variety of free resources and information available.

Apps for Adults and Children

• Headspace (Free Trial)
• WorryTime (Free)
• Chill Panda (Free)

A range of other apps recommended by the NHS can be found at NHS Apps Library

Useful links

Here are a number of websites and resources (for both adults and children) which look to promote emotional, social and mental wellbeing.

• Family Lives
• Childline
• Kidscape
• Mentally Healthy Schools
• Mind
• NHS – Mindfulness
• Place2Be
• Young Minds
• Gingerbread – Information and support for lone parent families
• ELSA Network
• ELSA Resources
• Guide to help your child with anxiety
• Family Wellbeing
• Mental Health
• Healthy Minds

Additional Resources

14 Day Photo Challenge

A To Z Wellbeing

Anxiety Booklet

Gratitude Journal

Kindess Journal

Managing Angry Feeling Workbook

Relaxation Booklet

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Mindful Moments

Coronavirus Supporting Children With High Anxiety

Coronavirus Toolkit 6 Resilience

Coronavirus Toolkit Managing Transitions

Additional Needs

Here are some websites with more support for families with additional needs.

• Lincolnshire Parent/Carer Forum
• National Autistic Society – 0808 800 4104
• PACT – Support for families with ASD – 07837 606089
• Contact – For families with disabled children

We can also support you with information on local parenting classes. Please ask in school.

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