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admin@chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.ukEmotional Wellbeing & Mental Health
At Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Primary School, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our school community. We recognise how important mental health and wellbeing is in our lives, and that it is equally as important as physical health. Mental health is a critical part of a child’s wellbeing, and we recognise that poor mental health can adversely affect a child’s learning and progress. Our whole school values are at the root of all we do in school, and we use these positively to promote good mental health and wellbeing for all of our community. In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health.
By making our school mentally healthy, we strive to ensure a nurturing, welcoming and supportive environment, where all children can build on their potential, no matter their life experiences. We aim to provide a safe, healthy and fun place for all our community to be. We want to ensure we help the children deal with their own mental health, support others who may be suffering from poor mental health, and understand what they can do in order to have a positive mind-set.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead is Mrs Hale, so should you have any questions or concerns about your child’s mental health please do make contact.
We are very lucky to have our own ELSA Support member of staff, Mrs Chapman. ELSA is used as additional support for children who are have particular challenges and difficulties with their mental health. Teachers are able to refer children who they have concerns about to Mrs Hale, Our School SENDCo.
Below are some links to websites that may be useful should you have concerns about anyone with Mental Health.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/children-and-families/good-mental-health/