Elm Park Primary School

PUPIL WELLBEING

ASPIRE - LEARN - FLOURISH

The Aspire Learning Federation is made up of two schools - Elm Park Primary School and R J Mitchell Primary School in the London Borough of Havering.

Positive wellbeing is promoted through the curriculum and other school activities. Through a carefully planned approach to PSHE, our pupils acquire the knowledge and develop the skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and become resilient, informed and responsible citizens.Curricular and

Extra-curricular Support

We support the mental health and wellbeing of all pupils through:

building strong relationships centred around mutual respect
a school ethos which empowers respect
clear rules, routines and expectations
enhanced provision e.g. our sensory room
targeted pastoral and learning support
circle time, social stories and ‘bubble boxes’
trained mental health first aiders
having twoEmotional Learning Support Assistants [ELSAs]
employing a school counsellor
working closely with the Havering Emotional Support Team
having an established Home School Support Worker

Parental Support

If you are concerned about your child’s mental wellbeing, please contact the class teacher in the first instance then speak with the SENCo or Home School Support Worker. Parents are invited to attend our SEND coffee mornings held each half term.

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: Attachment, Play and Building Bonds

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: Bereavement

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: Encouraging Emotional Expression

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: Explaining Difficult Situations to Children

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: Managing Anxiety

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: Self Harm and Suicidal Feelings

Emotional Wellbeing Handout: : Transition

Managing Anxiety and New Beginnings

Separation Anxiety