Mental Health & Wellbeing
At St Joseph’s, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
At our school we:
- help children to understand their emotions and feelings better
- help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
- help children socially to form and maintain relationships
- promote self-esteem and ensure children know that they count
- encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’
- help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
Our Young Mental Health Champions with Buzz and Woody our therapy guinea pigs.
We offer different levels of support:
Universal Support- To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. For instance, developing resilience for all.
Additional support- For those who may have short term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.
Targeted support- For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as wellbeing groups or personal mentors.
Lead staff members:
Gabriella Wild: SENDCo & Senior Mental Health Lead
Michelle Wilson: Pastoral/Learning Mentor & Mental Health Champion
Young Mental Health Champions 2024
Evelyn (Year 6), Aurora (Year 6), Hannah (Year 5), Aisla (Year 5)
Parents Info:
- Contact Miss Wild or Mrs Wilson if you have concerns around your child's mental health and wellbeing and we can offer guidance and support either in school or through professional channels.
Useful websites:
https://mentalhealthmattersinschools.org.uk/for-parents - Mental health matters in Bradford District
https://www.place2be.org.uk/ - 'Place2Be' is a national charity providing emotional support to children in schools.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ - 'Young Minds' offers free confidential support (Online or Telephone)
https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people - 'MindEd for Families' is intended to support parents and those caring for children and young people.
Wellbeing Charter
Wellbeing Charter
