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Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DL Tel: 01582 608650 Email: office@westfieldnurseryschool.org Head Teacher - Mrs Elizabeth Collins |
WELL-BEING
The well-being of children, families and staff is of huge importance to us.
To this end we have a positive mental health policy. See below.
To this end we have a positive mental health policy. See below.
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We have a well-being charter which lays out our commitment to well-being. There is a section for children's well-being and a section for adult well-being. We monitor children's well-being and involvement and support children accordingly. Each class has a well-being resources pack.
ATTACHMENT
Please click on the presentation below to find out more about attachment.
| Anne Frued Attachment Booklet |
SUPPORTING ADULT MENTAL HEALTH
People feel a range of different emotions: frustration, loneliness, anxiety, low mood. The following advice is taken from www.nhs.uk
1. Plan practical things (food- shopping and meals, regular medications)
2. Stay connected with others (use phone, messaging, video calls or social media) to get intouch and stay in touch
3. Talk about your worries (see the list of organisations below)
4. Look after your body
-Drink enough water
-Exercise
-Eat a balanced diet
5. Stay on top of difficult feelings (Focus on things you can control)
6. Do not stay glued to the news and use trustworthy websites
7. Carry on doing things you enjoy e.g.
-A hobby
-Learn something new (online tutorials)
-Quizzes
8 Take time to relax
9. Think about your new daily routine
10. Look after your sleep
11. Keep your mind active
-suduko
-jigsaw puzzles
-drawing or painting
If you are feeling anxious, worried or stressed visit the Bedfordshire well-being service. https://bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk/
1. Plan practical things (food- shopping and meals, regular medications)
2. Stay connected with others (use phone, messaging, video calls or social media) to get intouch and stay in touch
3. Talk about your worries (see the list of organisations below)
4. Look after your body
-Drink enough water
-Exercise
-Eat a balanced diet
5. Stay on top of difficult feelings (Focus on things you can control)
6. Do not stay glued to the news and use trustworthy websites
7. Carry on doing things you enjoy e.g.
-A hobby
-Learn something new (online tutorials)
-Quizzes
8 Take time to relax
9. Think about your new daily routine
10. Look after your sleep
11. Keep your mind active
-suduko
-jigsaw puzzles
-drawing or painting
If you are feeling anxious, worried or stressed visit the Bedfordshire well-being service. https://bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk/
The BBC have launched a website to support well being called 'Headroom'. Visit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/YfRzhXDKSZQxFVn30TlXBj/your-mental-health-toolkit
There is a section especially to support parents. Visit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/YfRzhXDKSZQxFVn30TlXBj/your-mental-health-toolkit
There is a section especially to support parents. Visit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
Supporting Children’s Mental Health
The following are links to charities supporting young people with their mental health.
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/#helping
Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/supporting-your-child-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJyF-I3o6QIVibPtCh0_yw8JEAAYAiAAEgJyv_D_BwE
- Listen, watch and acknowledge how your child may be feeling
- Provide clear information about the situation
- Be aware of your own reactions (speak kindly)
- Connect regularly
- Create a routine
- Limit access to media
The following are links to charities supporting young people with their mental health.
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/#helping
Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/supporting-your-child-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJyF-I3o6QIVibPtCh0_yw8JEAAYAiAAEgJyv_D_BwE
Every Mind Matters
Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. Public Health England (PHE) Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign provides NHS-endorsed tips and advice to help children and young people’s mental wellbeing, and equip parents and carers with the knowledge to support them.
Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. Public Health England (PHE) Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign provides NHS-endorsed tips and advice to help children and young people’s mental wellbeing, and equip parents and carers with the knowledge to support them.
Family Support
Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance to help. Many people feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services close to home.
Visit http://www.family-action.org.uk/
Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance to help. Many people feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services close to home.
Visit http://www.family-action.org.uk/
Common Difficulties in Early Years
Please click the link below for more advice on common difficulties.
https://www.annafreud.org/eycd/
Please click the link below for more advice on common difficulties.
https://www.annafreud.org/eycd/
SIGNPOSTING
| Health Hub |
| CBC Services to help well-being |
| CBC Advice signposting leaflet |
Visit the following website to book well-being webinars
https://mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/blmk-events
https://mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/blmk-events
Top Tips
Watch this short YouTube video with 5 top tips!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqcCf8DqIy8&feature=youtu.be
Watch this short YouTube video with 5 top tips!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqcCf8DqIy8&feature=youtu.be
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
Anxiety UK for those diagnosed with an anxiety condition Tel: 03444775774
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Bipolar UK a charity helpin people living with manic depression or bipolar
www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for men aged 15 to 35 www.thecalmzone.net
Men’s Health Forum 24/7 support for men by text, chat and email
www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation provides information and support for people with mental health problems or learning disabilities
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
No Panic supporting sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorders
www.nopanic.og.uk
Rethink Mental Illness offering support and advice for people living with mental illness www.rethink.org
Samaritans confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or dispair
Tel: 116 123 (free 24 hour helpline)
www.samaritans.org.uk
Abuse:
NSPCC dedicated to ending child abuse
www.nspcc.org.uk
Refuge advice on dealing with domestic violence
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour helpline) www.refuge.org.uk
Addiction:
Alcoholics Anonymous Tel: 0800 917 7650 (24 hour helpline) www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 www.begambleaware.org
Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 0300 999 1212 www.ukna.org
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Bipolar UK a charity helpin people living with manic depression or bipolar
www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for men aged 15 to 35 www.thecalmzone.net
Men’s Health Forum 24/7 support for men by text, chat and email
www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation provides information and support for people with mental health problems or learning disabilities
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
No Panic supporting sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorders
www.nopanic.og.uk
Rethink Mental Illness offering support and advice for people living with mental illness www.rethink.org
Samaritans confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or dispair
Tel: 116 123 (free 24 hour helpline)
www.samaritans.org.uk
Abuse:
NSPCC dedicated to ending child abuse
www.nspcc.org.uk
Refuge advice on dealing with domestic violence
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour helpline) www.refuge.org.uk
Addiction:
Alcoholics Anonymous Tel: 0800 917 7650 (24 hour helpline) www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 www.begambleaware.org
Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 0300 999 1212 www.ukna.org
RESOURCES
| Child and adolescent well-being |
| Emotions Board Game |
| How to Stay Calm... |
| Mental Health |
| Mindfulness Calendar 5 minute activities |
| Yoga Powerpoint |
Visit this website to try mindfulness activities https://www.firstdiscoverers.co.uk/mindfulness-activities-kids/
BEREAVEMENT
Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel. Call the NHS bereavement helpline on 0800 2600 400 (8am to 8pm) for guidance and support if someone you know has died.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Activities
-‘Badgers Parting Gifts’ by Susan Varley which tackles the loss of an elderly loved one (3+)
- Make a memory box. Decorate a box and add special objects or photographs
- Share a book which allows children to explore feelings which arise from a bereavement such as…
-‘Badgers Parting Gifts’ by Susan Varley which tackles the loss of an elderly loved one (3+)
| Bereavement Policy |
