Fairlight Primary and Nursery School
Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing at Fairlight
At Fairlight, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing to all students, their families and members of staff and governors. Our open culture allows students’ voices to be heard, and through the use of effective policies and procedures we ensure a safe and supportive environment for all affected - both directly and indirectly - by mental health issues. We are committed to reducing inequalities around access to mental health and wellbeing support within Fairlight and use a range of sources to maintain an awareness of areas requiring specific focus.
To read our Mental Health Policy click here
We have a range interventions both in-class and through small groups and individual support.
See the provision map below for more detail of the support at Fairlight.
| Resources for Parent and Carers |
|
General links:- Click here to view the Action for Children advice page on numerous mental health difficulties/topics |
|
Anxiety links:- The articles below provide a detailed overview of what Anxiety is and how it can present in young people - click on the bold text to learn more: The Anxious Child | Mental Health Foundation Parent's Guide Charlie Waller | Supporting a child with anxiety Anxiety in Children Nip in the Bud | Free Downloadable Fact Sheet The below links provide information for some practical strategies that can support young people - click on the bold text to find out more: Anna Freud | 7 ways to support anxiety Young Minds | How to make a Self-Soothe Box Action for Children | How can I help when my child feels anxious? |
|
Low Mood:- The articles below outline the differences between low mood and depression, and how you can support your young person - click on the bold text to explore Low Mood in young people in more detail: Liverpool CAMHS | Depression & Low Mood Young Minds | Signs, Symptoms & Treatment |
|
Sleep:- A great website for sleep generally is The Sleep Charity, which provides information that caters to all ages: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/ Specifically for children, the Sleep Charity have created articles on sleep, with content specific to concerns that you may be experiencing in your children: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/ Lastly, another great resource that can be downloaded, a handbook in collaboration with Dunelm to provide information and strategies to support better sleep: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/childrens-sleep-ebook/ Similarly, follow this link for another downloadable handbook from CAMHS: www.camhs-resources.co.uk/_files/ugd/e3ca78_8f5dbba2b18f4bc78c0bf0d68af94756.pdf |