💙 Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

At Meadow Green, we believe that every child should feel safe, happy and supported so they can “be the best they can be”. Our PSHE curriculum helps children learn about mental health and emotional wellbeing in a caring and age-appropriate way.

We also take part in national events such as Children’s Mental Health Week and Anti-Bullying Week, which help children learn important skills like resilience, kindness, emotional regulation and how to talk about their feelings.

Across school life, our values, curriculum and daily routines all help children and staff to look after their wellbeing and support one another.

🌱 Support in School

Some children may sometimes find things difficult socially or emotionally. We provide support in school through our trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs):

• Ms Hatton
• Mrs Hubbard

They work with children individually or in small groups to help them understand and manage their feelings in a positive way.

In addition to this, all staff—including class teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders and office staff—carefully watch out for any child who may need extra support or someone to talk to.

💬 When Extra Help Is Needed

We understand that some children may experience more significant mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, self-harm concerns or eating-related difficulties. While we always do our very best to support children in school, there are times when specialist help may be needed.

We are also aware that accessing external support can sometimes be challenging, with waiting times for services such as NHS CAMHS and limited provision for younger children.

When this happens, we will always work closely with families to:

• Offer support in school where possible
• Listen and respond with care and understanding
• Signpost families to appropriate external services and resources

You are not alone, and we will always try to help you find the right support.

🤝 Working Together

Supporting children’s mental health is something we do together. By working in partnership with families, we can help every child feel understood, supported and confident.

If you ever have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing, please speak to a member of staff. We are always here to listen and help.

Here are some online and phone links to support children and families.