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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.
| Positive Mental Health Policy |
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. We also have a well-being resources pack.
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
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/
ATTACHMENT
Please click on the presentation below to find out more about attachment.
| Anne Frued Attachment Booklet |
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.
| Bereavement Policy |
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+)
