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There have been many challenges during the last 12 months, and it is okay if things don't always feel okay at the moment.
One of the things that you as parents might find difficult, is reaching out and asking for help.
Therefore, we have put together this page to provide you as much information to support you during these difficulit times. We have also included some wellbeing tasks to support your child during lockdown.

We are very lucky to have a Family Support Worker here at Olton Primary, and not all parents know that we have this element of support available. Jane is there to offer support and guidance for our families.

Please know, your wellbeing as a family, is very important to us at Olton Primary and we ask that if you are finding things difficult please call and speak to our Family Support Worker, Jane Watkins.
Tel:  0121 706 2644

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Cosmic Kids currently have a two week free trial. Their videos aim to make yoga, mindfulness and relaxation fun for children, whilst helping build their strength, balance and confidence.

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Cosmic Kids Yoga | The Home of Positive Screen Time

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Screen Time that gives kids SUPERPOWERS! SUPERPOWERS! SUPERPOWERS! Stream it all on the Cosmic Kids app! Your browser does not support the video tag 99% of parents said… Cosmic Kids has a positive impact on the PHYSICAL and MENTAL health […]

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Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. For example, doing things like growing food or flowers, exercising outdoors or being around animals can have lots of positive effects. It can:

improve your mood

reduce feelings of stress or anger

help you take time out and feel more relaxed

improve your physical health

improve your confidence and self-esteem

help you be more active

help you make new connections

provide peer support.

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Solihull School Nursing Service Newsletter Jan 2021

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Children's Mental Health Week 1-7 February 2021

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Children's Mental Health Week 1-7 February 2021

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Express Yourself - Primary Group Activities

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A Social Story - Worried about Coronavirus. 

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A Social Story - Worried about Coronavirus. 

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A social story is a narrative made to illustrate certain situations and problems and how people deal with them. They help children with autism understand social norms and learn how to communicate with others appropriately.
Mrs Pimm, our Lead SENCO has created this social story for our children who are worried about Coronavirus.

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Use this chart to identify and talk about feelings you and your child might have.

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M&S are currently offering a £5 top up to the government's £15 school meal vouchers.

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If your child is feeling bored, lonely, sad or scared in lockdown, doing a fun activity to distract them from their difficult feelings can really help. Here are a few to try. There are many more ideas online, such as craft activities and games.

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Your child may be worrying about a lot of things right now. Health, school, friends, family and more. They might ask you about their worries. A Worry Jar is a place for your child to put their worries so they don’t have to think about them all the time. Find a jar or any container, and decorate it if you like. If you haven’t got a spare jar, you can write or draw on the picture on the following page. Help your child write their worries on pieces of paper. Fold them up and put them in the jar, and close the jar

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This is a box you can make that contains things that ground you, make you feel more relaxed and reduce symptoms of panic, anxiety or low mood.
If you find yourself struggling with similar feelings, then I would really recommend putting together a self-soothe box.
A Self-Soothe Box can be created for any age - young child or teenager.

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Being in lockdown can be stressful, and lots of us are feeling anxious and on edge right now. These activities can help you and your child to relax – try doing them together.

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Starting a conversation can be difficult, especially if you’re worried that your child is having a hard time. It doesn’t matter what topic the conversation starts with – it’s about the opportunity it gives you both
to talk about feelings and to provide comfort.

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This activity will help your child feel more connected to friends and family that they are missing.
Ask them to draw or stick pictures of people who are important to them.
Encourage them to add how they are going to stay in touch with this person and what they are going to do when they seem them again.