Healthy Minds

Mindfulness

 

In order to succeed in school, pupils need to have good mental health. At Fleetwood's Charity, we prioritise children's well-being, both physical and mental.

We are lucky to have a full-time, highly qualified learning mentor who is able to offer support to both pupils and parents. This support can be a 1-1 session, group sessions or whole class lessons and cover a wide range of topics including, anxiety, relationships, friends, feelings, bereavement, low self-esteem plus many more. Where necessary, our pupils will be referred to specialist, outside agencies to help meet specific needs. Parents needing support can also be signposted to the agency who is best suited to meeting their needs. Alongside that, parents are welcome to come in for a chat to talk through any difficulties they are experiencing.

All our pupils experience activities in school to help them deal with their emotions, build resilience, manage conflict, deal with stressful situations and develop a healthy mind. As well as regular PSHE (personal, social, health education) lessons, we teach mindfulness, yoga and relaxation techniques. As a church school, spiritual learning and understanding such as, appreciating and acknowledging the beauty of the world we live in, developing gratitude and opportunities to reflect, all help to develop a healthy mind.

Our outdoor, forest sessions are also another way in which we can support and develop the mental health of pupils of all ages through learning skills such as independence, co-operation, teamwork and resilience.