Wellbeing | Shirley Junior School

Wellbeing Support

Here you can find lots of resources to support the emotional wellbeing of both adults and children.

If you are concerned about your child's emotional wellbeing, please talk to their teacher. In the first instance, the teacher and TAs can support them, and we can also refer them for ELSA sessions (time with our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) where they can talk issues through and develop coping strategies.

For family support and advice on anything to do with parenting, please contact Karen Allen, our Family Support Worker, who has a wealth of experience, advice and resources at her fingertips. She is based in the Community Room where second hand school uniform can also be purchased.

Help For Anxiety

SAM App for Anxiety - App to help with anxiety management.
NHS Every Mind Matters - Support for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Using the documents below, create a fun activity with daily positive affirmations and enjoy daily journaling activity to support your child's emotional wellbeing.

Bereavement Support

Below are some helpful charities and guides that can support with child bereavement and support for parents and carers.

Simon Says - Bereavement support for young people.
Child Bereavement UK - Child bereavement support.
MindEd - Bereavement support information for parents and carers, co-created by parent experts with a professional author.

Low Self Esteem - Reframe Unhelpful Thoughts

NHS Advice - Help for those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions.

Mental Health Support

Help for Adults

In Hand - App promoting awareness of mental wellbeing.
MindShift CBT - Mental health app for managing anxiety.
Prevent Suicide - Support for people with suicidal thoughts or concerns about others.
Blurt Foundation Toolkit - Mental health advice and resources.

Help for Children

Shout - Free support line for young people in crisis.
No Limits - Support via phone, email, and web chat.
MindEd - Educational resource on children and young people’s mental health.
Get Self Help - Free downloadable activities and videos for emotional support.

Support Lines

Confidential helpline for adults worried about a young person: 0808 802 5544.
Mental health crisis support available 24/7 - NHS 111.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

These are some websites and resources around mindset and emotional wellbeing, to help you and your children stay emotionally well.

Websites

Action for Happiness - Resources including monthly action calendars, podcasts, and wellbeing activities.
Big Life Journal - Interactive journal for children with mindset and emotional intelligence activities.
BBC: Five Steps to Help Children’s Wellbeing - Practical wellbeing guidance for children (useful for parents and schools).
Boosting Mental Health in Kids - Advice from Dr Andy Cope on supporting children's mental wellbeing.

Apps

The School Run: Wellbeing Apps - Curated list of recommended wellbeing apps for children.
Internet Matters: App Guide - Guide to apps supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Please see the attachment below for more ideas on supporting wellbeing: