Wellbeing at Foster's
Wellbeing at Foster's
Wellbeing is a priority for us here at Foster's Primary School. We are aware that a positive mindset and feeling of wellbeing is crucial to learning, achieving and developing relationships. At Foster's we strive to ensure that children feel valued and listened to and understand how important wellbeing is for both children and staff. Our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Lead Staff Members
Mr Hemley: Head Teacher and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Mr Elliott- Deputy Head Teacher and Safeguarding Lead
Hollie Shuttleworth: Family Liaison Officer
Miss Smith - Senior Mental Health Lead
At our school, we:
- Allow children opportunities to talk and be listened to
- Help children understand their emotions better through discussions in PHSE or with other adults, if needed
- Promote self-esteem and feelings of self-worth
- Encourage children to speak out and ensure their voices are listened to
- Encourage children to be confidence and resilient
- Support children when they need help or advice
Support available for wellbeing
Universal Support - This is everyday, whole school, support which is available to every child. We have regular SMSC lessons which provide opportunities to talk about our values, feelings and sensitive topics. All classrooms utilise the Zones of Regulation to support the children in understanding their emotions and how to regulate these. Classes have quiet areas in, so children can sit and reflect and take time to process any big feelings. We have an additional area within the school which children can access whenever they feel overwhelmed or worried.
Additional Support - Some children may benefit from adult-led interventions such as our Draw and Talk; Fun Friends Resilience Intervention or emotional wellbeing groups. Others may have regular check-ins with our SEN TAs who also act as our Wellbeing Ambassadors.
The level of support provided to your children works on a sliding scale from class-based early intervention, to more in depth 1-1 sessions with specially trained support staff. This is monitored and actioned by the SENCO, Miss Smith.
Referrals to outside agencies - Sometimes children need more specialist support than we can offer. In these cases, we refer to outside agencies (with parental/carer consent) such as CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service).
For further Mental Health support, you may find these websites helpful:
https://headscapebexley.co.uk/
https://www.good-thinking.uk/youngpeople/
Bexley Urgent Mental Health Helpline:
Tel: 0800 330 8590
Bexley Crisis Café
Anxiety Support
