MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Here at Childwall Valley we have an enthusiastic and committed Well-Being team. Our aim is to make our school the best it possibly can be for the children, staff and parents. We actively promote the five ways to wellbeing, which are:

  • Connect

  • Be active

  • Take notice

  • Keep learning

  • Give

Our Well-Being team is made up of children, parents, teachers, teaching assistants, SLT and governors. If you would like to join our Well-Being team please get in contact with Mrs Bibby.

What parents are saying…

 

“The school is very caring. For example, some children are mental health ambassadors. I like that the school values difference and that everyone is equal.”

 

“The teachers, they are all brilliant and have helped my son grow in confidence. Also, all the info I receive very helpful.”

“The teachers listen and are very helpful when you have a problem.”

 

“.Children are being taught the importance of helping others by being involved in all the different charities the school donates to. What I especially like about Childwall valley is that it is a small school and children are treated as individuals, with kindness, with all the attention that they need to grow and flourish.”

 

“My child is happy to go and enjoys his learning there that to me is the most important thing.”

 

The best thing about Childwall Valley - “SLT and all the new mental health and SEN implementations.”

“My children are very well cared for, all their needs met.”

 

“All the staff are approachable, caring, professional. Great feeling and ethos in the school. Support children however they need it.”

‘‘Small size and the fact all staff know the children. The school’s interest in the emotional well-being of the children. Quick progression academically, but interests are child led. My child is happy and always wants to go to school.’’

Mental Health and Well-Being approach in our school.

We are so happy and excited to share our whole school response to Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Well Being (SEMHWB) needs across Childwall Valley.

At Childwall Valley Primary School we are aware that there are children who experience difficulties with their mental health and so we have implemented a whole school Trauma-Informed approach to behaviour supported with the Zones of Regulation. By using both of these approaches, we are able to support children to identify, recognise and regulate their emotions, not just at the start of the day but throughout.

All children are encouraged to check in using the Zones of Regulation using the class toolkits. Every class has a set of 4 zone class toolkits with a variety of strategies to support regulation. The class tools have been chosen collectively by the pupils and can change when needed and will vary depending on the cohort. By enabling a fluid check in throughout the day, staff are able identify a change in childs feelings and support when these may change quickly when needed.

Our Trauma Informed approach and Zones of Regulation has been implemented within school and is proving to be a great success so far. Both are used to respond to the mental health needs of children and the school community, from Nursery all the way to Year 6. 

 

Zones of Regulation Information and Tools

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5 steps to mental wellbeing NHS
National Online Safety Guide
Are you ok ? Mental health slideshow

Are you ok ? Mental health slideshow

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Oak National Assemblies
 

Bronze Award

We are very proud that we have achieved the Liverpool Health and Wellbeing Award at Bronze Level

Support for Parents and Children

An example of our Zones of Regulation displays that are consistently through school from Nursery and Year 6.
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Children can access the Zones of Regulations throughout the day, identifying their emotions and the best strategy to support and regulate ready for learning.
An example of our Zones of Regulation Toolboxes Red & Yellow, within class with a variety of reading books and resources that all children can access throughout the day to regulate, ready to learn.
An example of our Zones of Regulation Toolboxes Green and Blue , within class with a variety of reading books and resources that all children can access throughout the day to regulate, ready to learn.
An example of a Zones of Regulation Toolkit that a child has created themselves with the support of an adult, including tools that they have identified themselves such as ear defenders.
Children can access the Zones of Regulations throughout the day, identifying their emotions and the best strategy to support and regulate ready for learning.
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  • CAMHS

    If you're worried about a child or need advice and support for coping with anything affecting your child's mental health or wellbeing, there are different ways to seek help.

    NHS website

  • YPAS

    YPAS provides mental health and emotional wellbeing services for Liverpool's children, young people and families.

    YPAS

  • Brighter Horizons

    Brighter Horizons 4U tailor support services through the use of various therapeutic approach and creative interventions.

    Brighter Horizons

  • Kooth

    Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free and safe support.

    Kooth

  • How to help a child with Anxiety

    Anxiety

  • Social Anxiety

    What is social anxiety

    Social Anxiety

  • Liverpool CAMHS Whole School Approach Directory

    A wealth of information for Parents and Support for an individual pupil attending a Liverpool School.

    There is also a resources tab which some families may find useful containing information about resilience and information for parental mental health.

    https://liverpoolwsadirectory.co.uk/

What Our Pupils Are Saying…

 

“When am feeling sad, I use the blue box”

“I am in the green zone, I am happy”

-EYFS Child

 

 
An example of our Zones of Regulation displays that are consistently through school from Nursery and Year 6.
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Children can access the Zones of Regulations throughout the day, identifying their emotions and the best strategy to support and regulate ready for learning.
An example of our Zones of Regulation Toolboxes Red & Yellow, within class with a variety of reading books and resources that all children can access throughout the day to regulate, ready to learn.
An example of our Zones of Regulation Toolboxes Green and Blue , within class with a variety of reading books and resources that all children can access throughout the day to regulate, ready to learn.
An example of a Zones of Regulation Toolkit that a child has created themselves with the support of an adult, including tools that they have identified themselves such as ear defenders.
Children can access the Zones of Regulations throughout the day, identifying their emotions and the best strategy to support and regulate ready for learning.
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