At St Anne's we are committed to all aspects of children's development.Some of the strategies we use to support children's health and well-being are...
- The Lodge - mental health and well-being space used at breaks and lunchtimes
- Maple Love - our school dog
- TA interventions tailored to support well being and mental health
- Break out spaces around school
- Toolboxes to support children in regulating their emotions
- Calm corners in classrooms
- Fidgets and ear defenders
- The Daily Mile: All classes from Y1-Y6 walk or jog a mile each day, getting lots of Vitamin D and regular daily exercise
- All after school sports are free - they change every term to ensure enrichment and variety
- Music - every child learns an instrument in Key Stage 2
- Gimme 5: Every child can name 5 adults that they feel happy to talk to and share any worries with
- Worry Boxes: Every classroom has a ‘Worry Box’ where children leave any written worries that can be followed up 1:1 by the class teacher and teaching assistant.
- Peer Mediators- these children are on the playground every lunch to promote friendship and support their peers and look at how everyone can make sure they get along together.
- Nature Led interventions and support: Forest School and outdoor learning
- Daily Go Noodle / well-being and mindfulness videos
- Art Led interventions and lessons: Art Club, Artist Residence Workshops, Sewing and Knitting Clubs
- Themed days/weeks planned in throughout the year
- Well-being workshops for both children and parents
- In house Family-pupil support worker
- Targeted interventions including Drawing and Talking and Sand Play
- Weekly Occupational Therapist employed
- Weekly Play Therapist employed
- Strong links forged with external agencies including CAMHs, Healthy Schools and MThrive
- Restorative embedded positive relationship policy and procedures in place
We believe in teaching the science and then embedding habits around mental well-being in a fun and positive way. Rather than focusing on the ‘issues’ or challenges overtly we take a preventative approach by giving children the understanding and tools to cope when times get hard.
Research shows that preventative approaches are both more accessible for children and are more likely to lead to lasting change
External Services
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Samaritans - Crisis Emotional Support
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Sanctuary - Mental Health Crisis Support
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Moodswings - Emotional Support
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M-Thrive - Manchester THRIVE is a single point of entry, a front door approach to Manchester’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health offer
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Winston's Wish - Childhood bereavement charity
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Hub of hope - National mental health database
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Child in Mind - Child in Mind exists to promote and facilitate the social, emotional, and mental health of children and families throughout the North West of England
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Gaddum - A charity offering advocacy, carer support and therapy services to Manchester.
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Child Bereavement UK - Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
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42nd Street - Support and advice for young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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Young Minds - Practical tips, advice and where you can get help if your child or teenager is struggling with their mood, feelings, or their behaviour seems different. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
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Padlet - This padlet is a resource bank for parents and carers looking for additional support with mental health. On this padlet there are resources to support parents and carers in supporting young people with their mental health and resoruces for parents to look after their own wellbeing and mental health https://padlet.com/healthyschools/mental-health-and-wellbeing-parents-and-carers-padlet-vnqylifkyn01oh1i
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Anna Freud - Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing. https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/
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Charlie Waller - Content, support and resources for parents and carers from the Charlie Waller Trust https://charliewaller.org/what-we-offer/parents-and-carers/
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Place 2 Be - Advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing. https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/
