At Archbishop Wake CE Primary School, we have trained professionals who can support your child with different emotional needs, such as self-esteem, bereavement, friendship skills and anxiety.
If you would like more information on how we can support your child, please speak to the pastoral team (Mrs Corfield / Mrs Walton-Smith) or the SEND team (Mrs Sampson, Mrs Davis, or Mrs Clements).
Children's mental health and well-being are topics that are ever more prevalent in the news and of general concern.
On this page, you will find information about links to other sites that may be of help.
Family agreement for safer internet use: A great way to start positive family conversations around safe and responsible internet use, and to agree clear expectations and boundaries.
On this page, you will find useful links and support on the topic of emotional literacy. We hope you find it helpful and useful.
If you come across anything that you find helpful (websites, Twitter support, or resources), please let the school know. Either email: office@archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk, or use the pastoral email address: pastoralteam@archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk.
We have two ELSA's in school, we have years of experience as ELSA's and absolutely love the role. Our names are Emma Lane and Debbie Walton-Smith.
Emotional Literacy Support - Welcome!
What does an ELSA do? This is a PowerPoint presentation about what ELSAs do. It is for pupils, to help them understand our role and what we can do to help and support them. Each item represent a reminder of an aspect of the job and how it can help them.
Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?Simple, easy-to-understand whiteboard animation to help early Elementary-aged children gain an understanding of the way their brains work to recognise and manage their emotions. This is intended as a beginning resource to help children, parents, educators, and those who work with children to encourage mindfulness, empathy, and emotional regulation. The Hand/Brain Model included in the video is a concept by Dr. Dan Siegel. More information on "Flipping your Lid" and the Hand/Brain model can be found at www.drdansiegel.com. You can check out a great video here.
In one minute: What is "Emotional Literacy" and How Can You Learn It?
When we learn language, we develop "literacy." Emotional Literacy is all about the language of emotion. This learnable skill makes a tremendous difference in...
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Download the accompanying teacher toolkit from https://www.annafreud.org/wahmhtoolkit. It's free! We All Have Mental Health is an animation designed to give y...
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CRESS% - 5 minute activities for friendship skillsSimple, creative activities based on ways to make and stay friends with others. We hope these activities will help support thinking and learning for happy and positive relationships. And we hope they'll be enjoyable! We'd love to hear from people taking part – every activity includes the opportunity to share back with us.
Relax like a cat: Relaxation Exercise for Children.Relax like a cat is a colourful booklet for younger children to practice controlled breathing and muscle relaxation. Long, deep controlled breaths slow down the breathing rate and help children to relax. Muscle relaxation involves practising tensing and relaxing different muscles in the body. This helps children to recognise the difference between tense and relaxed muscles.
Thinkuknow 8 - 10 yrs online safetyThe SSCT is a partnership between Dorset Police, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service, with a remit to prevent/reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and wrongdoing amongst children and young people and help keep them safe in a digital world. The team consists of dedicated Schools Officers, all of whom undertake Safeguarding training and undergo enhanced vetting on a regular basis.
Positivie questions gameThis is a fun activity to play with children to get them talking and thinking positively. All you need are two dice. Roll one and get the horizontal row, and roll the other one to get the vertical column. Where they meet is the question you will answer.
positive parenting pdfWe know how challenging it can be to balance all the demands parents have to cope with. That's why we've put together some tips to help. All children need boundaries and discipline, and this guide helps you develop what works for you and your child.
The good night guide for children This guide has been written for The Sleep Council by Vicki Dawson, founder of The Children's Sleep Charity, which aims to support children and their families to get a better night's sleep
Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond. The animation and accompanying re...
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Links for Children Mental Health
Room on the broomDiscuss the story with the children, using the following questions as prompts if useful: • Why did the witch let the animals on her broom? Would you have made room on the broom for the animals? Why? • Would you consider the witch and the animals to be friends? Why? • Why do you think the animals helped the witch find her things? • Could the animals have saved the witch on their own? • Does working together with other people make things easier? Why? • What does it feel like when you connect or work with others to do something good? • Are there times when you like to be on your own? • Do you ever feel lonely? What do you do in those times? • What can we do to make sure we include each other when we are feeling lonely?
Cosmic Kids Yoga.Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early! (Secret yoga codeword = Namaste!
Calm ZoneThere are lots of ways to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.
Place2be. Improving children's mental healthPlace2Be is a children's mental health charity with over 25 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. We also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
Supporting children's mental health. There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
Anti-Bullying AllianceThe Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
BeatWe exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.
Back To Basics - a short video to support the return to school from the Dorset Mental Health School Support Team.
A house needs foundations to stand up safely and so does your wellbeing. Returning to school? Watch this short video to find out how to make going back a lit...
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BullyingWe respond when life becomes complicated and provide support around family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying, risky teenage behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children.
CEOPIf you're worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online, let CEOP know.
ChildlineWe're here for you, whatever's on your mind. We'll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you. Our tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!
KoothXenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
Mosaic Family SupportMosaic support children and young people who have been bereaved of someone special, such as a parent, sibling, friend or a member of their extended family. This includes all causes of death such as long-term illness, sudden death, suicide, murder or road traffic accident.
Think U KNowThinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Xen ZoneWe have helped thousands of young people and adults towards better mental health and emotional wellbeing. Today, more than 46,000 children, young people, students and adults log-in to our support services every month.
Information for parents about Young CarersIf you are a parent of a young carer, we can help you with advice and information for your child to make sure they feel supported in their caring role.
Mental Health Support Teams in School Schools play an important role in supporting the well-being of children and young people at a time when they are experiencing lots of physical, emotional and social changes. The introduction of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) working within schools is a new approach to provide an additional source of support to families and schools.
School refusal: How parents can help their child get through tough times.School refusal – also called school phobia or school-related anxiety – is when your child feels fearful or anxious about school and/or is unable to go to school. It's also referred to as emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) or anxiety-related absence.
Challenging behaviour information and course dates. Below is a link for parents to access a free challenging behaviour two hour parenting course with Action for Children, which parents can email to book themselves on and it runs up until December,
Action for children good mental heathMost lifelong mental health issues begin in childhood. But talking about wellbeing early on can help us all cope better with life's challenges We should all be talking more about how we're feeling - not waiting until there's a serious problem.
A guide for young people's Sleep problems. We all have problems with sleeping, waking, or having bad dreams sometimes. If sleep issues are affecting you, we can help you tackle them.
Easy ways to eat well and move more.Your first step to cooking healthier meals Get the family involved and make tasty meals from scratch with Cook Together. Every week for 4 weeks you will get 2 healthy recipes – with videos, easy-to-follow instructions and a shopping list of everything you'll need – straight to your inbox. Sign up for Cook Together
Cosmic kids yogaA great way to prepare for sleep time or just calm down the nerves
Children's mental health. There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
MindEdAre you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together. You do not need to register to use these resources.
The Legends Family Adventure online safety. Join the Legends Family in this short, animated series as they go on a journey to Interland and learn some very important lessons about internet safety along the way.
Livestreaming and online video viewing Advice for parents and carers Online safety SSCT have produced two videos for parents about online safety. These may be used by schools to engage with parents free of charge. The first video looks at the risks of Livestreaming and how parents and carers can protect their children. The second video looks at issues with Online Video Viewing and Sharing and gives tips on how to keep children safer.
Thinkuknow 8 - 10 yrs online safetyThe SSCT is a partnership between Dorset Police, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service with a remit to prevent/reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and wrong-doing amongst children and young people and help keep them safe in a digital world. The team consists of dedicated Schools Officers, all of whom undertake Safeguarding training and undergo enhanced vetting on a regular basis.
CEOPIf you're worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online, let CEOP know.
Think U KnowThinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
ELSA NetworkELSA is an initiative developed and supported by educational psychologists who apply psychological knowledge of children's social and emotional development to particular areas of need and to specific casework.
Dorset Safer School's TeamThe SSCT is a partnership between Dorset Police, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Dorset Combined Youth Offending Service with a remit to prevent/reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and wrong-doing amongst children and young people and help keep them safe in a digital world.
Supporting children's transition to secondary school Supporting children's transition to secondary school is an evidence-based guidance for parents and carers, written with input from clinicians at the Centre and teachers. This short guide provides tips about how children preparing for, or going through, the transition to secondary school can best be supported by their parents and carers. It includes guidance which explains why the transition can be difficult for some children, and practical advice such as talking and connecting with the new school, as well as suggested resources that children and parents and carers may find useful.
BBC Tiny happy people Your words builds their worldsTiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's communication skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about their amazing early development. Simple, fun, free activities to try at home
C-CAMHSCAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. We have teams in Dorset called community teams (also known as Core-CAMHS) and an inpatient team at Pebble Lodge in Bournemouth. We assess and treat children and young people up the age of 18 who are suffering significant mental difficulties. CAMHS also support families and carers who need advice or help.
Chicks Children's CharityCHICKS is a national children's charity providing free respite breaks to children aged 8-17 from all over the UK who would really benefit from a break from their home lives.
Dorset Family Information Service (FIS)Dorset Family Information Service is a free, impartial information service for parents and carers of children and young people aged up to 19, or up to 25 years for those with special educational needs or disability (SEND).
Mosaic Family SupportMosaic are a Dorset based charity supporting bereaved children and young people, their families and the professionals working with them.
Every Mind MattersHaving good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing – take our quiz to get started today with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.
Family LivesFamily Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We know that many people play active roles in raising children, from dads and mums, grandparents, stepparents and non-resident parents. Our role is to support all of you to achieve the best relationship possible with the children that you care about, as well as supporting parenting professionals. We believe that happy children come from happy families and currently support families to improve the outcomes for over 1 million children each year.
Gingerbread Single Parent HelplineWe want a society in which single parent families are treated equally and fairly. To get there, we provide information to help single parents support themselves and their family. We run programmes to equip single parents with the skills and opportunities to gain employment. And we campaign and influence policy to reduce stigma against single parents, and make services more accessible to all families – whatever their shape or size.
Home StartHome-Start North Dorset is an independent registered charity that supports struggling families living in the North Dorset District Council area and where there is at least one child under five.
National Self Harm NetworkThe aims of this forum are to: Support individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life. Support and provide information for family and carers of individuals who self harm.
SamaritansWhatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free
Steps to WellbeingThe Steps to Wellbeing Service is a free, confidential, NHS service for to people aged 18+. We provide a service across the county of Dorset, and in Southampton, for people registered at either a Dorset or Southampton GP surgery.
Support LineSupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any form of abuse.
