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5 Ways to Wellbeing - Take action this week!

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5 Ways to Wellbeing - Take action this week!

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To recognise World Mental Health Week, the children are invited to use our Wellbeing table. The theme this year is Give. We are using the 5 ways to wellbeing. Children can pick an idea from the relevant basket and put it into action. We are hoping that together, we can take action, raise awareness and improve Mental Health for all.

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Earth Hour: small actions can make a big difference

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Earth Hour reminds us that small actions can make a big difference. When we make changes to reduce our footprint, we inspire others to do the same.

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Earth Hour -  Saturday 28th March 8.30pm

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Earth Hour -  Saturday 28th March 8.30pm

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Earth Hour is coming! Let's stop, take notice, and appreciate our Earth

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The best education books for Children’s Mental Health Week

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Our Education experts bring you picture books, CPD titles and poetry to support children’s mental health, from Molly Potter to Joshua Seigal.

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Mental health support for parents and carers – Place2Be

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Advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing.

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Explore the links below for some support and advice. Don't forget, we are all here to help so please do not hesistate to contact us.

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St Peter's Mental Health Fair -  9th February 2026

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St Peter's Mental Health Fair -  9th February 2026

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Mental Health Fair – Celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February 2026)

We are excited to invite our school community to the St Peter’s Mental Health Fair in support of recognising Children’s Mental Health Week, which takes place from 9–15 February 2026.

We will launch the week with our own Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair on Monday 9th February in the school hall. The children will participate in a range of activities and opportunities designed to support mental health and wellbeing for all. Each class will have the chance to explore a variety of stalls throughout the day and fully engage with the activities. Our Mental Health Representatives will help to organise and run this day for the whole school.

We are also opening the fair to parents and families for a preview of what our children will be exploring between 8:30 am and 9:00 am on Monday 9th February. We politely ask that this is a viewing-only experience to ensure that the pupils make the most of the activities.

Our Community Hub will also be open during this time if you would like to speak with a member of staff about mental health and wellbeing or support and signposting.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see what your children will be engaging in to support their mental health and wellbeing and pick up a few practical ideas to try together at home.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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We enjoyed listening to Children's ideas and views about what Mental Health and Wellbeing meant to them. Here are some of our ideas -

'It is to be healthy and happy in your mind' Harper

'Our Mental Health can be positives and negatives every day. It changes' Charlie

'The 5 Ways help to clear your mind. You can try to do different things.' Lily

'If you have better wellbeing, you can try to be happy and healthy'.

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Cornwall Mind - For better mental health

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Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to talk, listen and change lives. It’s happening on Thursday 5th February. Why is talking important? Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce

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We recently launched a new wellbeing area in our community hub. Here you will find leaflets, signposting, useful websites, positive inspiration, regulation tools and mindfulness opportunities. This is an area for all, so we welcome teachers, parents, and students to all engage with it and use it whenever needed.

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To recognise Time to Talk day, our Mental Health Representatives are excited to announce Walk and Talk Wednesdays. For the month of February, the reps will be inviting all pupils to come for a Walk and Talk. This is a friendly chit chat time, as we make new friends and walk around the playground together. A list of fun questions will be shared to help us get to know each other and engage in a friendly, light conversation whilst getting some fresh air.

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The Mental Health Reps have been discussing the class worry boxes and how to use them with their classes. We introduced Worry Box frames to help remind us how to use them and how useful they can be to help us all.

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We started 2026 by making our own 5 Ways to Wellbeing targets. Every pupil spent time thinking about something that they wanted to achieve in 2026 related to the 5 Ways!

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The website offers a variety of guides for parents, as well as practical advice and ideas on how to support your child and seek help when it might be needed. It covers a range of information and strategies to try linked to helping your child sleep, supporting anxiety and staying safe online. Click the following link to direct you to the website:

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Explore expert support and advice for every parenting challenge. Whether in calm or chaos, we guide parents and carers through the ups and downs.

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This week, each class has been joining in with our Peace Button Challenge.  Classes have been exploring different forms of peace button and mindfulness. This includes mindful breathing, visualisations and moments of quiet.  Staff have been busy spotting children across the school who have been using their peace button when needed. Keep it up! 

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This week, each class is really focusing and celebrating the Five Ways to Wellbeing handprint as an approach to support our Mental Health and Wellbeing. We are busy creating posters, enjoying conversations, and setting New Year targets. It is a class focus to celebrate this as one of our key, embedded strategies to support our own Mental Health. Keep working hard and talking the Five Ways everyone!

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The Wellbeing club have enjoyed creating their own versions of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing handprint. We spent time exploring each strand and sharing examples.

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We spotted so many acts of kindness today! Keep spreading and sharing kindness each and every day - well done!

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Signs and symptoms of anxiety

Anxiety feels different for everyone. But if your child has been excessively anxious or worrying for a few months about different events or activities, it's worth reaching out for help.

Some young people may be anxious about certain things. For example, if you have an overwhelming fear of social situations, it is sometimes called social anxiety disorder (social phobia).

When a young child is feeling anxious, they might not be able to understand or put into words how they're feeling. Instead, they might:

Older children may experience physical, mental, or emotional symptoms such as:

feeling nervous, restless or "on edge" all the time

having lots of negative thoughts or believing that terrible things are going to happen

feeling tired and fatigued

difficulty concentrating

feeling grumpy and irritable

having difficulty sleeping

feeling lightheaded and dizzy

headaches or stomach aches

trembling or shaking

loss of appetite

withdrawing from friends and family

feeling disconnected from their mind, body, or the world around them

It can be difficult to know if there's something worrying a child. But you know your child better than anyone. If you are concerned, talk to them about how they're feeling and remind them that you're here to help.

What causes anxiety?

Everyone experiences anxiety differently, so it's not always easy to pinpoint a cause.

There are a lot of reasons why a child may feel anxious. But they may be more likely to feel anxious if they:

have experienced a lot of change in a short space of time, such as moving house or school

are around someone else, such as a parent, who is very anxious

struggle at school and feel overwhelmed by work and exams

have responsibilities beyond their age, for example, if they're a young carer

have gone through a distressing or traumatic experience, such as being bullied or being in a car accident or house fire

have experienced family conflict, abuse, or neglect

have experienced grief or bereavement

How to help a child with anxiety

There are lots of different strategies you can try with your child if they are struggling with anxiety or worry.

Every child is unique, and the techniques that will work for them may differ to other children. It's all about finding what works best for your child to better support them when they're feeling anxious. You can read more about strategies for coping with anxiety and worry here.

Treatment for anxiety in children

If your child's anxiety is impacting their day-to-day life, don't hesitate to get help. There are many different places you can get support. For instance, they could speak to:

Their GP - They can provide information, advice, and discuss therapy and medication if needed. They can also refer them to a mental health specialist or to Child and Adolescent Mental health Services (CAMHs), depending on your child's needs

School -If your child is struggling, it can sometimes help to speak with the school to let them know what's going on. However, make sure your child feels comfortable with this beforehand. As well as counselling, their school might be able to provide mental health support such as drop-in chat sessions or a peer buddy. Depending on your circumstances, they can also refer your child to CAMHS or other mental health services

A counsellor or therapist - Your child's GP or school may be able to refer them to a counsellor or therapist. They will be able to help your child better understand any difficult thoughts and feelings and teach them healthy ways to cope

Charity helplines - Sometimes it can help just to have a listening ear and a safe space where you can talk about what's troubling you. If your child is struggling and they don't know where to turn, they could contact helplines from charities such as The Mix, Childline, Samaritans, or Shout

What treatment your child is offered will depend on their age and the cause of their anxiety. It may include:
Therapy
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is one of the most common forms of talking therapy for anxiety. It's based on the idea that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are all connected.

It also teaches us that people can learn unhelpful thinking patterns, which can leave them feeling stuck in a negative loop, but that we can break free from them. By tuning into our feelings and noticing negative thinking patterns, CBT can teach us how to change things and deal with problems in a more positive way.

If a child is struggling with anxiety, they might also find counselling useful. Counselling is a type of talking therapy where a trained therapist will listen to you talk about any emotional problems you're facing and help you find better ways to cope.
Medication
In some cases, a doctor may be able to offer your child medication if they are severely struggling to cope with their anxiety and the strategies that they are actively putting in place from their talking therapies don't seem to be helping. However, there are a number of talking therapies that are recommended first.

Mental health support we offer

Supporting your child's mental health is an important part of parenting or caregiving.

We offer mental health services across the UK to help children, young people and families who are dealing with anxiety, such as:

cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

one-to-one and group counselling

school-based programmes that teach young people about emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Some support you may be able to access yourself, on behalf of the child in your care. This is called a self-referral. Other times, a GP, teacher, or social worker will need to request this support for your child.

Remember, supporting other people's mental health can feel challenging. Go easy on yourself and make sure to reach out for support if you need it too. You can find further support for parents and carers here.

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Explore the common symptoms of anxiety in children, simple ways you can help the young person in your life, as well as the services we offer.

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Is your child struggling with difficult thoughts or feelings?

Whether you're a parent, carer, or guardian, it's important that you're able to support the young person in your life - and we're here to help.

Here you will find expert advice and tips, as well as a summary of the mental health support we offer.

Some support you may be able to ask to access yourself. This is called self-referral. Other times, a GP, teacher, or social worker will need to request this support for you.

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Discover how you can better support children and young people when they're going through a tough time

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Children and young people's health service Essex

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Children and young people's health service Essex

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There are lots of services available to promote children's and young people's health and wellbeing in Essex:

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service helps families access local health services in the community. Virgin Care and Barnardo's provide the service for us and the NHS. You can access the service from family hubs and family hub delivery sites across Essex.

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides NHS support for people under the age of 18 across Essex.

Essex Youth Service helps young people in Essex to get the most out of school, work and life.

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Children and young peoples health and wellbeing services

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Find out about health and wellbeing services available to children and young people in Essex

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There are lots of way to feel calmer. Try our breathing exercises, activities and games or watch a video to help let go of stress.

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Play a game to take your mind off difficult things and have some fun. Browse games below or select a type of game you'd like to play, eg Arcade, Puzzles and quizzes.

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Play a game to take your mind off difficult things and have some fun. Browse games below or select a type of game you'd like to play, eg Arcade, Puzzles and quizzes.

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Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
1. Connect with other people

Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:

help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth

give you an opportunity to share positive experiences

provide emotional support and allow you to support others

There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:

2. Be physically active

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

raising your self-esteem

helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them

causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

Read about exercise guidelines and workouts to help improve your fitness and wellbeing

3. Learn new skills

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem

helping you to build a sense of purpose

helping you to connect with others

Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

Some of the things you could try include:

4. Give to others

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

creating positive feelings and a sense of reward

giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth

helping you connect with other people

It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

Some examples of the things you could try include:

saying thank you to someone for something they have done for you

asking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answer

spending time with friends or relatives who need support or company

offering to help someone you know with DIY or a work project

volunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home

5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Read more about mindfulness, including steps you can take to be more mindful in your everyday life.

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NOW AVAILABLE! Download the revamped Breathr app '3.0' today.
Begin to explore mindfulness with the Breathr app

Developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, thisapp provides ways to get started with mindfulness.

Breathr provides opportunities for people to try a variety of mindfulness practices, from guided meditations to simple practices that can be used anywhere. Originally created for young people, Breathr 3.0 has been re-developed to include parents and caregivers, as well as health professionals. But anyone can give it a try!

The app also teaches interesting facts about the brain science behind those practices. For example, did you know that regularly practicing mindfulness can improve your relationships and connection with others? Or that it has been shown to change parts of the brain that improve memory and reduce stress?

Our aim is to show youth that mindfulness can be fun, easy to try, and that it can have noticeable benefits for their overall health and well-being.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is all about encouraging awareness of oneself in the present moment, without judgment, and with an attitude of kindness and curiosity.

Examples of mindfulness practices include body scans, guided breathing meditations, and other simple exerc ises, which can help us to refocus on the present and calm our minds.

The beauty of mindfulness is that it can be practiced in many different ways, and can be done anytime, anywhere, no matter what you're doing!

For those who have truly embraced mindfulness, it becomes more than just a part of a routine - it becomes a way of life.

Why practice mindfulness?

Practicing mindfulness can be beneficial for anyone. It can improve our social and emotional well-being, and can help:

reduce stress, anxiety and depression

improve memory and concentration

lead to better sleep

improve decision-making skills

strengthen our connection and relationships with others

Learn more about Breathr in the video below:
Please note: Mindfulness can be beneficial for people who have trauma related disorders. However, practicing mindfulness exercises may cause some people to re-experience traumatic memories. Guidance by a skilled mindfulness instructor is recommended.

Find more resources on mindfulness here.

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NOW AVAILABLE! Download the revamped Breathr app '3.0' today. Developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, thisapp provides ways to get started with mindfulness. Breathr provides opportunities for people to try a variety of mindfulness practices, from guided meditations to simple practices that can be used anywhere.

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It's okay to reach out for help. Your situation is unique and no parent has all the answers. We all need a little extra support sometimes, and we hear from parents and carers just like you all the time.

So, if you're worried about the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25, you can chat to us by phone, email or webchat.

Our Parents Helpline is also accessible for those who are hard of hearing or speak English as an additional language. If English is not your first or preferred language, we can arrange for a language translator to support you on a call with one of our helpline advisers. Or if you would like to use our webchat or email service, we offer a digital translation service.

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Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child

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Practical tips, advice and where you can get help if your child or teenager is struggling with their mood, feelings, or their behaviour seems different.

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Happy New Year to our St Peters Community!

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Find out how Christmas can affect your mental health, and what you can do to support your mental wellbeing during the festive season.

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How to look after your mental health using mindfulness

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How to look after your mental health using mindfulness

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This guide provides you with tips on how to look after your mental health using mindfulness. Whatever your age, mindfulness can help you lead a mentally healthier life and improve your wellbeing.

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Please see this information video which explains the support that the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Services offer locally

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PB19 Overview of Services New with Audio 1

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Please see a new resource attached to help children with grief support.

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Explore our dedicated grief support for kids space, designed for bereaved children who are aged 12 and under.

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Essex - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Pillars 

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St Peter's promotes the Essex approach of TPP. Please see the poster for underlying themes.

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Tip sheet for overwhelming news and media

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Tip sheet for overwhelming news and media

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Some top tips to help with all of our mental health during global events and news reporting

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We celebrated World Kindness day by spotting random acts of kindness throughout the school. Whenever a child was spotted sharing kindness, they were given a kindness card to take home and treasure! We all shared different ways to be kind and took pride in recognising this special day!

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See the November Calendar for Wellbeing inspiration!

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10th November - Anti Bullying Week - Odd socks!

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10th November - Anti Bullying Week - Odd socks!

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St Peter's are taking part in Anti-bullying week, and are kick starting it by wearing our Odd Socks into school today! It is great to see unique and special socks, and shows us all standing together.

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It is October Half Term! Check out 10 keys to happier living and see how many you can do across the break :)

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10 Keys to Happier Living. Everyone's path to happiness is different. Based on the latest research, we have identified ten Keys to Happier Living that consistently tend to make life happier and more fulfilling

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Explore this book - 50 Ways to Feel Happy :)

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Fun activities & ideas to build your happiness skills

50 Ways to Feel Happy is an action-packed, illustrated book that helps children build happiness skills and develop helpful habits for their daily lives.

* 50 great activities and projects to do at home and in schools
* Promotes well-being, self-confidence, resilience and emotional stability
* Based on the Ten Keys to Happier Living and adapted for 7-11 year olds
* Free sample downloads available (see below)
"Beautifully illustrated book simply bursting with practical and fun activities for children to try. Parents will love engaging with the ideas too!" ~ Sir Anthony Seldon

Aimed at 7-11 year olds (Key Stage 2), this unique book helps children explore what happiness really means and learn habits that science shows makes a difference.

It's packed full of feel-good ideas to try with family, friends and on your own, with each activity relating to one of the Ten Keys to Happier Living. Whether the reader feels happy right now and wants to stay that way, or wants practical ideas to feel happier, this book is for them.

Order Your Copy Today

From Amazon or The Book Depository

"Research demonstrates that a child's social and emotional wellbeing is predictive of a range of positive life outcomes. Yet childhood mental ill-health is rising and occurring earlier. The good news is that children can learn habits and concepts that build resilience and boost feeling happy. This book helps children explore those ideas and build their skills in lots of fun and creative ways" ~ Vanessa King

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Happiness book for children based on the Ten Keys to Happier Living, packed with fun activities to learn and try out.

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Each class has made a Wellbeing Wall - with a target linked to the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Keep working hard on your targets!

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See our October Calendar for little things you can do each day this month

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Get Ready for World Mental Health Day - Friday 10th October! See the Youngminds link below for more information

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/helloyellow/

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What a wonderful week we have had! Please see the school newsletter for updates regarding the wonderful Mental Health Fair that we had :)

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February 2025 - Children's Mental Health Week 

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Mental Health Week -  3rd - 9th February 2025.

We are looking forward to celebrating Children's Mental Health week 2025 which takes place Monday 3rd - 9th February. This years theme is 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself'. Our Mental health Ambassadors have been busy thinking of ideas and getting ready to celebrate this very important week. They have some wonderful things planned to share with all our children in St Peters! Please see the attached document with more information from BCCS as well as https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/ for more information about support Mental Health and recognising this important week.

Keep watching this space in upcoming newsletters as we share some of our exciting Mental Health events with you. You can take part in this at home too, so please do take some time to explore this years themes and resources on the above websites. Please do share any achievements with us as we celebrate and connect through Children's Mental Health Week 2025.

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Please see our local Northlands Community hub, who offer a wide range of services include healthy family drop-in sessions which encourage play, learning and development for children aged 0-19.

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Northlands Park Family Hub, Basildon, Essex - The Family Hubs Network

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Northlands Park Family Hub serves the Basildon district and facilitates activities from other local Family Hub Delivery Sites, including Fryerns Farm, All About (Laindon), Sunnyside (Billericay) and Highcliffe (Wickford).

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The summer holidays can be a time to relax, recharge and take a break. However, school staff can find it difficult to switch off during summer, while young people may struggle with the loss of structure and not seeing their friends every day. It’s important that we all look after your mental wellbeing during the break. The summer can also be a great time to develop good self-care habits. This toolkit contains guidance to help support and boost mental wellbeing over the summer and beyond.

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Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health. Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don't often get much advice about how they could help themselves.

We spoke to professionals and looked at academic research. Then we drew up a list of strategies young people use (you can see the process in this self-care infographic). We also published a report following a consultation with young people and their families online.

We're sharing these strategies with you to help you to manage your wellbeing. It's up to you to decide what helps. If it works, keep doing it. If it doesn't, stop and try something else. And you can help us build an evidence-base for these activities by letting us know what works by clicking on the 'Did this activity help your mental wellbeing' button on each page. This will help us decide which ones to research further. We've also created a booklet to help you create your own self-care plan as part of our and another booklet with advice for young parents and carers on looking after their wellbeing.

These activities are not a substitute for seeing a mental health professional. Sometimes we need outside help and advice. Getting help is good. No-one should feel bad about it. That's what this site is about.

This self-care section was developed by Common Room and young people from mental health support group Hearts & Minds.

These strategies were identified by young people aged 11-25 though some strategies might not be appropriate for all ages without support or guidance of a trusted adult.

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Resources to enable the prioritisation of mental health and wellbeing

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Walk and Talk Wednesdays - Mental Health Reps

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We were very lucky to take part in the Mentally Healthy School Awards, where we received an award for our own project! Please see details in this weeks newsletter

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Free teacher classroom resources suitable for use in PSHE and Relationships Education, and Health Education lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 1 and 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland.

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World Book Day was a fantastic opportunity for each child to express themselves. Children dressed up as something that represented or inspired them, or a favourite hobby, character, book. It was great to see so many uniquie and special outfits so meaningful to each of the children.

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Childrens Mental Health Week - starts on 5th February! 

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Childrens Mental Health Week - starts on 5th February! 

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CAMHS Mental Health signposting and support 

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Beat is a website dedicated to Eating Disorders.

An online learning and advice resource for anyone interested in, or concerned about, the mental health of children and teenagers.

A counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK provided by the NSPCC

Parenting and family support

The ACAMH website has extensive information about youth mental health topics as well as resources for professionals working with young people and families

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​ Beat is a website dedicated to Eating Disorders. An online learning and advice resource for anyone interested in, or concerned about, the mental health of children and teenagers.

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Lets make a noise about bullying

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Stress Awareness Month - Try this across the Easter Hoildays :) 

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Stress Awareness Month - Try this across the Easter Hoildays :) 

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During this term, our wellbeing theme is Speical Me and Self Care. We will continue learning about a range of mental health and wellbeing threads, but our focus will be linking it to special me and self care. Mental Health Reps are enjoying reminding others of self care practises and celebrating what makes each and every one of us special.

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This years mental health theme is My Voice Matters. It is about empowering young people to use their voices, share what matters to them and encourage those around them to hear all voices. We will be encouraging children to express themselves, share thier voice and listen to others. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!

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Top Tips - Parent support for My Voice Matters 

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The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety

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Bubble Bounce! Mindfulness for Children (Mindful Looking)

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Coffee Morning for parents/carers of children with additional needs 

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Coffee Morning for parents/carers of children with additional needs 

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Tips from children, for children  - what to do with feelings

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Tips from children, for children  - what to do with feelings

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Mental Health Week - Get involved! Ideas for families at home 

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Mental Health Week - Get involved! Ideas for families at home 

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See our January calender for positive things we can all do this month

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We are pleased to open our new Wellbeing Showcase bookcase to all children - full of books to help encourage positive wellbeing and mental health. There is a range of books, from positive affirmations through to stories of resilience, growth mindset, confidence and celebrating differences.

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All children were invited to create thier own version of the Five Ways handprint. Some children decided to add thier own pictures and symbols. We hope this we will encourage all to consider the Five Ways each day :)

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Well done to our KS1 and EYFS children on a fantastic nativity performance. Thank you to all the parents for supporting and connecting with our community!

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Thank you for all your contributions to operation shoebox - the children were all happy to be involved by giving and sharing some christmas gifts!

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KS2 - BBC Brainlab - Five Ways to Wellbeing Videos

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KS2 - BBC Brainlab - Five Ways to Wellbeing Videos

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A collection of short films on mindset and mindfulness. Five of the films introduce us to one of the five steps to wellbeing, with the sixth film - The Brain House - using animation to look at what is happening inside our brain when we feel 'big' emotions.
You'll also find below a video guide for teachers, which introduces the concept of mindsets and mindfulness and suggests ways these films can be used in class.

The films explore the five steps to wellbeing:
These short films are suitable for teaching PSHE at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.

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A collection of short films on mindset and mindfulness. Five of the films introduce us to one of the five steps to wellbeing, with the sixth film - The Brain House - using animation to look at what is happening inside our brain when we feel 'big' emotions.

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The Origins and History of World Kindness Day

In 1998, the World Kindness Movement launched World Kindness Day. The mission of the World Kindness Movement (WKM) is "to inspire individuals and connect nations to create a kinder world."

The World Kindness Movement was independent from any religious or cultural group and was started by when members gathered in Tokyo in 1997 for a conference on kindness.

The Importance of Kindness in Child Development

Save the Children knows that early childhood development is an investment for life. That's why Save the Children's Early Childhood Development programs ensure that young children survive and thrive - that they are physically and emotionally healthy and intellectually curious - and school readiness programs prepare them for school success.

Studies have found that acts of kindness are linked to increased feelings of well-being. Kindness has also been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and compassion, and improve mood.

Save the Children's Commitment to Kindness

Acts of kindness start a ripple of change that can transform the lives of children, families and entire communities.

Through Save the Children's work - every second of every day - a hungry child is fed, a sick child gets care, a young mind is learning, a vulnerable child is protected or a family gains tools to overcome poverty.

Ideas for Celebrating World Kindness Day

There are so many ways to celebrate World Kindness Day, both big and small. If you'd like to make a meaningful impact in your community, our teams have offered 10 Ways to Help Others in to Your Community, including making a local donation, checking in on a neighbor, volunteering your time or advocating for a cause you care about.

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Join Save the Children in celebrating World Kindness Day 2023. Learn why kindness matters for children and how you can make a difference.

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Monday 13th November marks World Kindness Day. See if you can share random acts of kindness to celebrate this day and make others smile :) 

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Andy and the Odd Socks - Antibullying Week 

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Andy and the Odd Socks - Antibullying Week 

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Andy and the Odd Socks – Make A Noise (official video) for Anti-Bullying Week 2023

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Let's give, connect and take notice this Remembrance day

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Let's give, connect and take notice this Remembrance day

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Lets all take notice, connect and give during this weekends Remembrance Day events.

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A period of silence is held at 11am to remember the people who have died in wars around the world.

Remembrance Day - is on Saturday this year - and marks the actual day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918.

Remembrance Sunday is also marked each year, and usually falls on the second Sunday in November.

The royal family will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph and the UK will have a moment of silence at 11 o'clock on that day as part of the commemorations.

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Remembrance: What is it and why is it important?

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Towns around the UK will mark Remembrance Sunday on 12 November to remember those who have lost their lives in wars.

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Today is World Mental Health Day! Please use today to check in with yourself, your family and your friends - Take care and share some smiles today :)

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Peacebutton and deep breathing practise 

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Peacebutton and deep breathing practise 

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Our children have all been busy practising with thier peace button. Wellbeing club enjoyed breathing with the use of pictures. Keep practising everyone!

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Hello Yellow - Our mental wellbeing strategies 

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Hello Yellow - Our mental wellbeing strategies 

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Every pupil in the school created a yellow postcard. Each class then created a display so children could share, celebrate and learn more about things we all try to do to maintain a healthy mental health and wellbeing.