Mental Health and Wellbeing
At Broomfields Junior School, we strive to support our children; young people; families and our staff with their Mental Health and Wellbeing.
This is at the heart of our school and together we can support each other through the highs and lows we experience throughout our lives.
Whether you’re feeling great and want to stay that way; feeling a bit fed up; or struggling to manage your feelings, we have a variety of links to information and tips to support everyone!
If you would like to speak to a member of our Welfare Team then please do not hesitate to contact school.
Meet the welfare Team:Â Â Â
Mental Health School Team (MHST)
We are currently working closely with the Mental Health Support Team service to promote the early detection and prevention of mental health problems for children across the whole school, and strengthen links between schools and mental health services. Our lead practitioner, Rachel, provides direct interventions to pupils or parents supporting with mild to moderate mental health conditions, such as anxiety, low mood, phobias or behavioural difficulties. Consulations with the service can also lead to referrals to local services, such as children and young people’s mental health services (also known as CAMHS)
Watch the video below about the service:Â
Here are some resources from Warrington’s Mental Health School Team to support you and your child:Â
Children with Anxiety and Additional Needs
The following website links have been recommended by Warrington Mental health Team to support children and young people to support emotional and mental health.
At Broomfields Junior School..
MyHappy mind
We have launched myHappymind to support mental health in our school and to teach children about their brains and the way they learn.
myHappymind. is an NHS backed science-backed programme for schools which is grounded in the latest science and research about what it takes to create positive wellbeing. It’s taught to every single child and there’s a curriculum for every year group from Early Years (at Cobbs Infant School) to Year 6.
Find out more about myHappymind here. https://myhappymind.org/
myHappymind. Giving today’s children the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
H stands for Hippocampus
The Hippocampus is like your scrapbook storing all your memories and things you learn.
A stands for Amygdala.
The Amygdala takes control and keeps you safe when there is danger. It helps you deal with situations using fight, flight or freeze.
P stands for Prefrontal Cortex
The Prefrontal Cortex helps you to make choices, concentrate and solve problems.
Can you grow your mind?
‘Yes’. Neuroplasticity is taught in the first myHappymind session. Neuroplasticity is the process of your brain growing when you focus on your mind on something.
The children are excited about myHappymind and are all looking forward to the sessions and learning how the brain functions.
Time to journal
Each child will have their own myHappymind journal in which they can write down their thoughts, worries and feelings.
myHappymind. Giving today’s children the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Please read our mental health policy to see how we support mental health and wellbeing at Broomfields Junior School.
If someone you know or you yourself are looking for support with mental health, you can use the follwoing site to look for services in our local area. Click on the picture below to be directed to the site.Â
Here are some resources from Warrington’s Mental Health School Team to support you and your child:Â
Children with Anxiety and Additional Needs
The following website links have been recommended by Warrington Mental health Team to support children and young people to support emotional and mental health.
A mental health resource hub helping Warrington residents find support for emotional wellbeing and mental health challenges.
A free app designed to help young people resist or manage the urge to self-harm using evidence-based strategies.
An online mental health platform offering free, anonymous support and counselling for children and young people.
A charity that supports children, parents, and families when a child grieves or dies.
The UK’s largest provider of relationship support, offering counselling and advice for individuals, couples, and families.
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A bereavement charity providing support for children, young people, and families after the death of someone important.
Anxiety Information
Download the above document from the NHS, with support and guidance for anxiety and low mood.
Click the links below for further information.
