Mental Health at Greenbank
At Greenbank Primary School we know that recognising and supporting emotional health and wellbeing is essential for school culture and learning.
Here are our aims:
1. Improve Children’s Emotional Wellbeing
2. Support Better Learning and Academic Outcomes
3. Develop Social and Relationship Skills
4. Create a Supportive and Inclusive School Climate
5. Identify and Support Children Who Need Help Early
6. Strengthen Relationships With Families
7. Support Staff Wellbeing Too
Key adults at Greenbank:
Yvonne Matthew- Children's Welfare Officer
Hayley Birds- Family Support Worker
They can be contacted via school on 01706 647923
Support services:
#Thrive is for children and young people aged up to 19 years who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing issues. We support those feeling stressed, worried or not enjoying things.
You must live, or be registered with a GP practice (doctor), in the Rochdale borough.
#Thrive can also give advice and support to parents, carers and anyone that works with a child or young people.
We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years, up to 19 for neurodevelopmental disorders, and provide support to families and carers.
Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.
Mental health charities for children and young people
Food support signposting Rochdale- Action Together
If you need help with urgent dental care:
Wellbeing Ambassadors
On Monday 2nd November, our Year 6 prefects visited Heywood Sports Village to begin their training as Wellbeing Ambassadors.
Throughout the day, the children learned about the important role they will play in promoting positive wellbeing across our school community. Wellbeing Ambassadors are pupils who act as an extra pair of eyes and ears, helping staff to identify and support children who may be feeling sad, lonely, worried or in need of additional emotional support.
The training was delivered by professionals from the Educational Psychology Team, Local Authority services, the School Nursing Team and Your Trust. Through a range of activities and discussions, our prefects developed a better understanding of mental wellbeing and how they can help others in a safe and responsible way.
As Wellbeing Ambassadors, the pupils will help to promote kindness, inclusion and positive mental health throughout the school. They will be encouraged to share any concerns with designated staff members and will work closely with adults to ensure all children feel happy, supported and valued.
We are incredibly proud of our prefects for taking on this important responsibility and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have across Greenbank Primary School. Their dedication to supporting others reflects our school values and commitment to ensuring that every child feels safe, respected and cared for.
Supporting materials:
Education Support
https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
PAM Assist
app.pamwellness.co.uk/
Greenbank Mental Health First Aiders:
Yvonne Matthew- Children's Welfare Officer
Toby Turnbull- Class Teacher
Ghosia Bi- Teaching Assistant
Our Mental Health First Aiders have completed certified training to recognise, support, and respond to children’s mental health needs safely and effectively.
They can be contacted via school on 01706 647923
As a family take part in these fun curriculum-linked videos to inspire children to get moving for mental health, mindfulness and wellbeing;
BBC Moodboosters
Join in with some calming brain breaks! These are some of our favourites;
Bubble Bounce!
Blowing Bubbles!
Musical Tracing Maps, the whole family will love these! Do you recognise the music?
Musical Tracing 1
Musical Tracing 2
Musical Tracing 3
Musical Tracing 4
Musical Tracing 5
Make yourself a Wellbeing Shield;
Take part in the 'Kindness to yourself' challenge;
Relax- tips and worksheets
Make a mood tracker