Wellbeing at Monksdown
‘Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual recognises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her own community.’
As a parent and carer, if you have any concerns around your child’s emotional well-being then please speak to your child’s class teacher or Miss Penny (Senior Mental Health Lead) via the school main office.
Liverpool’s Whole School Approach – Liverpool CAMHS
Our core values of : Respectful, Resourceful, Resilient and Responsible help us to grow as a family of learners and shapes our values for the wider world and future aspirations.
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
5steps to mental wellbeing – NHS
Supporting Children’s Mental Health
A whole school approach to mental health resource collection to help adults support children and young people during this period is available here.
Samaritans: 116 123
Child line: 0151 556 1000
CAMHs Crisis care team: 0151 293 3662
YPAS : O151 305 2030
https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/how-to-cope-with-nightmares
https://calmharm.co.uk/
http://sam-app.org.uk/
https://www.kooth.com/
Every two years, Years 5 and 6 children are able to complete the OxWell survey. It measures the well being of school aged children and factors that may well influence their health and happiness. 2027 will be the next opportunity for our pupils to have their say .
1. Information Sheet for Parents (Letter to Parents) – OxWell 2023
2. Infographic – for Parents or Students
Loss and bereavement
Here you can find our advice on explaining death to a child and talking to them about the Queen’s death. We’ve also shared advice on looking after yourself when a public figure died and remembering someone.Winston’s Wish provides support for grieving children, young people (up to 25) and adults supporting them. Please call our Freephone Helpline team on 08088 020 021 or email ask@winstonswish.org.
Winston’s Wish: Supporting Young people with grief.
EVENTS
We want our Year 6 children to have a great Transition to High school:
Transition Livestream Events
Year 6 transition livestream events are taking place on the following dates. These free hour-long interactive virtual sessions will be hosted in 2 primary schools and 2 secondary schools this year. The sessions will be streamed through YouTube and via Zoom to allow access for all. lease sign up using the links below:
Year 6 transition livestream option A, Tuesday 14th June, 10:00-11:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/294478612457
Year 6 transition livestream option B, Thursday 16th June, 13:00-14:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/337142270607
Loneliness
Loneliness is about feeling disconnected from the people around you to the point it affects your mental wellbeing.
You can feel it in a crowd of friends or by yourself.
Tips if you are feeling lonely:
- Reach out and talk about it with someone – a friend, or family member, or you can speak to someone anonymously and in confidence at Kooth
- Be kind to yourself – give yourself a break and do something you love
- Connect with your community – join a club or volunteer at a local community group, or you can join one of YPAS Groups
- Try not to compare yourself with others.
More help available:
Loneliness Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Mental Health Support Team : Click here
Mental Health Support Team : Polish: Click here
Mental Health Support Team : Urdu: Click here