Mental Health and Wellbeing
At Landywood Primary School, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for our whole school community – pupils, staff, parents and carers. We recognise that emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical health and plays a vital role in children’s learning, development and happiness.
Children experience many changes and challenges as they grow. By providing a nurturing, supportive and inclusive environment, we help our pupils develop resilience, confidence and the skills they need to manage life’s ups and downs. Schools have an important role in supporting children to become resilient, emotionally aware and mentally healthy individuals who are ready to learn and thrive.
Our aim is to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.
Our Approach
At Landywood, we promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. This means that positive wellbeing is embedded in our curriculum, our school culture and our daily interactions.
We strive to ensure that:
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All children feel valued, respected and included.
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Pupils have a strong sense of belonging and feel safe in school.
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Children feel confident talking to trusted adults about their feelings.
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Positive mental health is promoted and celebrated.
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Bullying is not tolerated and respectful behaviour is expected from all members of our school community.
We encourage pupils to understand their emotions, build positive relationships and develop the resilience needed to overcome challenges. Through our curriculum and pastoral support systems, children learn strategies to maintain good mental health and to seek help when they need it.
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as:
“A state of wellbeing in which every individual realises their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to their community.”
At Landywood, we aim to support all children to:
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Feel confident in themselves
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Express and manage their emotions appropriately
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Build and maintain positive relationships
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Cope with everyday stresses and changes
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Learn successfully and achieve their best
Support in School
Our staff work closely together to ensure pupils receive the support they need. This includes:
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Pastoral care from class teachers and support staff
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Access to our Home School Link Worker (Mrs Altree), who supports children and families
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Early identification of concerns and timely intervention
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Opportunities for pupils to talk to trusted adults in school
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Links with external support services where needed including the Cannock Mental Health Team
We also work closely with families to ensure that children receive consistent support both at home and at school.
Wellbeing Award for Schools
We are proud that Landywood Primary School has been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools. Click here to read our report.
This nationally recognised award celebrates schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of pupils, staff and the wider school community. The award, developed in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau, recognises schools that embed wellbeing into everyday school life and adopt a whole-school approach to mental health.
Achieving this award reflects our ongoing commitment to:
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Promoting positive mental health across the school
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Creating a supportive environment for pupils, staff and families
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Reducing stigma around mental health
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Ensuring staff are trained to recognise and support wellbeing needs
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Working in partnership with parents and external services
This recognition highlights the importance we place on ensuring that every member of our school community feels supported, valued and able to thrive.
Careers and Aspirations
At Landywood, we believe that supporting pupils’ wellbeing also means helping them develop confidence in their future. We encourage children to dream big, discover their interests and understand the possibilities available to them in later life.
Through our curriculum, themed learning experiences and personal development opportunities, pupils are introduced to the world of work and inspired by a wide range of careers and role models. By linking learning to real-life opportunities, we help children develop ambition, curiosity and a strong sense of purpose.
This approach helps our pupils to build confidence in their abilities and to understand how their learning today can support their aspirations for the future.
You can find out more about this on our Life Coach and Careers Education page.
Further Information
Please visit our Policies section to read our Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy and to access additional guidance and support resources for families.
Below are some links to documents we would like to share with you as we think they are very helpful:-
Ready to learn everyday leaflet
Growth Mindset and Emotional Intelligence
Help & Advice Resources - Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity (papyrus-uk.org)
