We are very proud at Sytchampton to say that pupil, staff and parent wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We feel good mental health and wellbeing, is something we have ingrained in our school DNA.
As such, we have put the following things in place to ensure this is continued and frequently added to, in order to benefit the children within our care.
Also see the documents and links at the bottom of the page, with useful mental health and wellbeing resources to support your child's mental health:
As such, we have put the following things in place to ensure this is continued and frequently added to, in order to benefit the children within our care.
Also see the documents and links at the bottom of the page, with useful mental health and wellbeing resources to support your child's mental health:
Outdoor Space and Exercise
We recognise that children learn well when they are engaged, and focused. Therefore, at Sytchampton we provide varied lessons, often using outdoor space, forest school, learning through ‘doing’, and making good use of our wonderful gardens and forest school areas.
We are committed to ensuring your children stay active through fun PE sessions and having outside organisations such as Kidderminster harriers offer exciting sporting activities.
We are very blessed with our wonderful location, which provides lots of daily opportunities to practise mindful awareness of our surroundings and appreciate all of the nature around us.
We are committed to ensuring your children stay active through fun PE sessions and having outside organisations such as Kidderminster harriers offer exciting sporting activities.
We are very blessed with our wonderful location, which provides lots of daily opportunities to practise mindful awareness of our surroundings and appreciate all of the nature around us.
Communicating with Families
Through our school newsletters, we share useful wellbeing sites and information, and encourage families to share in celebrating their children's successes.
Through our school newsletters, we share useful wellbeing sites and information, and encourage families to share in celebrating their children's successes.
Families are welcome to speak to class teachers or to the Headteacher for specific advice and signposting around managing children's wellbeing and mental health.
Staff Training
We are dedicated and committed to training our staff in mental health and wellbeing to ensure that they are well placed to support our children. Mrs Brogan is also a fully trained Designated Senior Mental Health Lead and Mental Health First Aider who oversees Mental Health and Wellbeing from a strategic perspective.
Useful Websites:
Here are some links to some great websites to support your child with their mental health and wellbeing:
Bereavement Services
See the links below to access Bereavement Services for your child.
Making Connections and Celebrating
Through our Celebration Assemblies and House Assemblies, we encourage children to make connections with each other and to celebrate their own and others' successes. Children are encouraged to recognise resilience and a growth mindset as positive attributes and these are often celebrated formally and informally through our reward systems and teaching approaches.
Staff Wellbeing
Whilst the children are always our top priority, staff wellbeing is an integral part of this. Happy teachers lead to happy children.
We ensure all staff feel valued and motivated to do well. Some of the ways in which we achieve this are by having wellbeing as an agenda item in staff and governor meetings, a staff wellbeing/help yourself board, staff wellbeing afternoons, an open door policy, and a supportive work family.
Our teachers are able to give your children their best, as we are ensuring their mental health and wellbeing is supported and is a priority.
Whilst the children are always our top priority, staff wellbeing is an integral part of this. Happy teachers lead to happy children.
We ensure all staff feel valued and motivated to do well. Some of the ways in which we achieve this are by having wellbeing as an agenda item in staff and governor meetings, a staff wellbeing/help yourself board, staff wellbeing afternoons, an open door policy, and a supportive work family.
Our teachers are able to give your children their best, as we are ensuring their mental health and wellbeing is supported and is a priority.