Mental Health and Wellbeing
At Stanford in the Vale CE Primary School, we recognise the importance of creating an emotionally safe and secure environment through promoting positive behaviours for learning and supporting the development of successful relationships.
We encourage openness and understanding to normalise mental health and its fluctuations throughout life.
We recognise how critical relationships between staff, children and parents are in promoting wellbeing and a sense of belonging within school.
We can identify and utilise tools, strategies and resources to help promote and support mental health and well being or signpost/make a referral to more specialist support.
If you are in need of support, please contact:
Senior Mental Health Lead:
Mrs Amanda Willis - headteacher.3240@stanford.oxon.sch.uk
Adult Mental Health First Aider:
Mrs Amanda Willis - headteacher.3240@stanford.oxon.sch.uk
Inclusion Manager:
Miss Laura Jamison – sen.3240@stanford.oxon.sch.uk
Home School Community Link Worker:
Mrs Suzanne Clarke – contact through school office
This page will provide some information and strategies to support your child/ren with their mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health and Well-Being Policy
What is wellbeing?
- Wellbeing involves your body and mind
- Wellbeing is about living in a healthy way that is positive for you and those around you
Please have a look at the website below for more useful information:
5 steps to mental wellbeing - NHS
Some useful posters: (click image to download full size)
What can we do to cope with feelings of anxiety?
Dealing with anxiety can be hard. But there are some things we can do to manage these tough feelings. Have a read through our suggestions and find out what might work for you.
Promoting mental health and wellbeing
Get information on how you can promote mental health and wellbeing in children and young people. Includes tips to share with parents and carers you work with.
NSPCC Promoting metal health and wellbeing
Download My Self Care Plan
Helping with big emotions:
Mindful Emotion Coaching PresentationTurtle Technique CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Other Organisations that might be able to help:
Child Line
www.childline.org.ukTelephone: 0800 1111
Mental Health Innovations
You can text SHOUT to 85258
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, 24/7, confidential text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Young Minds
www.Youngminds.org.ukThe UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Helping people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support.
Oxfordshire Mind
Oxfordshire Mind, is our local mental health charity. They have been campaigning for better mental health in Oxfordshire for over 50 years with their campaigning and support services. Like all local Minds, they are an independent charity that is proud to be affiliated with the national Mind association.