At Ecchinswell and Sydmonton CE Primary School we are committed to developing the ‘whole’ child which means we care about how children develop socially and emotionally as well as academically. We have a strong focus on pupil well-being and mental health.
The school does this in a variety of ways.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a practice where you use the five senses to engage physically and non-judgmentally with the world around you. When you do a task with mindful awareness, you do it with 100% of your energy and attention.
Mindfulness can help children:
Mindfulness activities include breathing, yoga-type activities, listening to music, being outside and enjoying nature and colouring.
What to do if you are worried about a child’s mental health and well-being
Talk to your child and ask them if anything is bothering them. This is often most successful if the subject is raised whilst doing something where you are both relaxed such as playing a game, colouring or baking together.
If they do not open up freely then encourage them to talk to another family member or an adult at school.
You can also discuss the matter with your child’s classteacher.