At Grange Primary School, we place a significant priority on the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, families and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. Provision is in place to ensure children and their parents have the opportunity to talk with a member of the wellbeing team for all concerns

We believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our children and staff is critical to success in school and in life. Children learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are addressed.  

As a school we provide a wide range of activities, tools and support that help to promote emotional health and mental wellbeing. These include; mindfulness clubs, a worry box, drawing and talking, circle times, class assemblies and stories around wellbeing. Lunchtime and breaktime wellbeing contacts are also tools we use, as well as signposting parents and carers to any professionals who can help further We also promote mental health and wellbeing through our PE sessions and every class takes part in the Daily Mile.

We also offer 1-1 and group support with our Pastoral team. Sessions cover a wide variety of needs but examples of support we offer include, coping with bereavement, managing anxiety, preparing for transitions as well as building resilience and improving self-esteem. Further support, from external agencies, will also be accessed if we feel children need more than we can offer. 

Wellbeing is also promoted through our weekly PSHE lessons.

Our pastoral team are well trained in improving the wellbeing of the children and are also skilled in supporting mental health. We are here to talk if you would like to call or come in for a cuppa! Wherever possible, we would like to do what works best for you – things can be as informal or formal as you like and everything will remain confidential.

Please just ask for Miss Salt or Mrs Claybourn.