Mental Health and Wellbeing
Zones of Regulation is a curriculum that we introduced in the Autumn term 2020, it includes a range of activities to help your child develop skills in the area of self-regulation. Please see the PDF below and watch the Zones Check-in at home for further support.
Place2Be - Parenting Smart Are providing a free online parenting course. It is based on tried and tested techniques and experiences from supporting children, young people and their families. The course is designed to support parents and carers of primary-age children in their parenting journey. Place2Be also has a range of wellbeing activities for families during coronavirus.
Sleep Scotland provides a wealth of support for establishing good sleeping routines. Access the Gateway to good sleep. The school can access support from the School Nurse Team if more guidance is needed. Please contact your child's class teacher in the first instance.
West Sussex Educational Psychologist Consultation West Sussex Educational Psychology Service is offering the opportunity for parents to speak with an Educational Psychologist about a child or young person. Educational Psychologists are professionals concerned with the development, learning and social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. Calls can be requested where there is a question or concern about learning or behaviour as well as worries about wellbeing and emotions
Sussex Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) website is to help children, young people, families and carers when someone is experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing or mental health. It includes the latest support during COVID-19
5 steps to mental wellbeing 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing
West Sussex Mind Offer help with mental well-being
Childline have a calm zone as part of their tools and resources
MindEd for Families Advice about young people’s mental health
Beacon House Working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma and loss
Young Minds UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families a range of information about how to support mental health and wellbeing, including self-help techniques.
Your Space Therapies Counselling and play therapy service. See PDF attachment below for up-to-date parent workshops
The Book Trust recommends a variety of books around different subjects, including anxiety, for all ages.
COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing Government advice for parents and carers looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus outbreak. Please see PDF below.
BBC Parent Toolkit Top tips, useful links and expert advice to support you and your child's wellbeing and learning in a changing world.