‘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.’
World Health Organisation, August 2014
In order for children to feel safe and happy a clear policy to behaviour including anti-bullying is in place.
Behaviour-and-Anti-Bullying-Policy
Monksdown Primary School take a whole school approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing and are dedicated to ensuring that Monksdown children leave school with the best possible outcomes, having good emotional, physical and mental health to secure a bright future.
‘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.’
World Health Organisation, August 2014
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.
5 steps to mental wellbeing – NHS
Place2Be will be in school on a Thursday and Friday to support our children with their Mental Health needs
Our in-school support works collectively with pupils, families and school staff to help your school community cope with Mental Health challenges.
- Place2Talk – pupils book appointments with a Place2Be counsellor to talk about problems and worries
- One-to-one counselling – weekly counselling using talking, creative work, and play to support pupils who are struggling
- Group work – therapeutic groups exploring issues like friendship, self-esteem, transition and bullying
Parent info leaflet – Primary DIGI
Coming up……..
Keep active during the Half term
Full-list-of-May-Half-Term-Providers-2023
Mental Health Awareness Week was a great success and children flourished during lots of great activities, Monksdown children also saw the launch of Wellbeing Wednesday- a short time planned into the day to do just something we love- together.
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Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it’s the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others’ mental health.
Each May, millions of people from every part of society take part across the whole of the UK. They include people in schools and further education; private, public and charity sectors; families and individuals. The UK and national governments, celebrities and many others continue to actively support the week.
The theme this year is Anxiety and what you can do to prevent it.
Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem. Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures, relationships, starting a new job (or losing one) or other big life events. We can also get anxious when it comes to things to do with friendship, money and not being able to meet our basic needs, like heating our home or buying food.
This year we would like children from Years 5 and 6 to complete the OxWell survey.
1. Information Sheet for Parents (Letter to Parents) – OxWell 2023
2. Infographic – for Parents or Students
We will be celebrating Mental Health week at Monksdown by taking part in great activities throughout the week, to help us to understand and improve our mental health needs.
Coming up….
If you feel you need the Crisis Team :
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year.
The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’.
For over 70 years, we’ve been working to make sure that mental health is treated on a par with physical health. Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. We need to do as much as possible to prevent mental ill-health – as individuals and as a society. We will continue to call on national and local government to prioritise reducing the factors known to pose a risk to people’s mental health, enhancing those known to protect it and creating the conditions needed for people to thrive.
World Mental Health Day is also a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.
Mental health is essential to our overall well-being and as important as physical health. When we feel mentally well, we can work productively, enjoy our free time, and contribute actively to our communities.
Never to Young to speak about Mental Health
If this speaks to you, speak to Mind
Sometimes, finding the words to say how we feel is tough. You can feel like you’re talking another language – no one else understands. But we do.
That’s why, this World Mental Health Day, we want to show the different ways people talk about their experiences.
Schools across Liverpool will be educating children on Mental Health and how to protect their own Mental Health.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer our heartfelt condolences to the whole royal family at this extremely sad time.
The death of a prominent figure can raise questions from young people that you might find difficult to answer. Coverage of the death of the Queen will be everywhere, and for bereaved children and young people this can bring up their grief.
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.
Take a look at what our children have to say about Mental Health and Wellbeing
and how the process began.
Senior mental health lead from Kath Thompson – LLP on Vimeo.
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
Mental Health Awareness Week
9-15 May 2022 – Loneliness
https://twitter.com/hashtag/MentalHealthAwarenes Click here
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
PAS, LLP & the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are running a virtual coffee event for parents/carers of children in primary school on 6th April 10:00-11:30. This is an opportunity for parents to discuss any general concerns they may have around their child’s wellbeing and learn about the support available through the local CAMHS partnership.
As we are close to SATs there will be a focus around managing worry around schoolwork and tests.
Parents/carers can sign up for this free event using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/295166419707
The MHST have developed a leaflet for schools to share with any families that they want to refer to the teams.