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At Burnwood Community School, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our school community, students, staff and parents. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable people.
In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health. By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental health policies and procedures we can promote a safe and stable environment for students and their families affected both directly, and indirectly by mental ill health.
Promote positive mental health in all staff, students and families
Increase understanding and awareness of common mental health issues
Alert staff to early warning signs of mental ill health
Provide support to staff working with young people with mental health issues
Provide support to students suffering mental ill health and their peers and parents/carers
Please find below more information from our Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy.
Lead Members of Staff
Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the mental health of students, staff with a specific, relevant remit include:
Mrs E Wickham, Mrs S Flynn, Mrs W Bryan & Mr W Rawson - Designated Safeguarding Officers
Mrs J Parker Bowen – Designated Safeguarding Governor
Mrs T Stanway - Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead
Miss K Bowyer - Inclusion Lead/SENCO
Mr W Rawson - Pastoral and Inclusion Leader/ School Governor
Mrs E Wickham - Headteacher/CPD Leader
Mrs J Walker & Mrs Taylor - PSHE Leader
Mrs W Bryan – Home School Family Support Worker
Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead
A navigational guide for supporting children and young people in Staffordshire. https://www.staffsscp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Staffordshire-CYP-MENTAL-HEALTH-SERVICES-MAP.pdf
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12–18 May 2025. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme, ‘Community’, focuses on how connection and belonging support mental health and wellbeing. A strong support network can make a real difference to how we feel. Whether at school, at home or in wider social circles, feeling part of a community can provide comfort, encouragement and a sense of purpose. To raise awareness of this event, we will be completing activities and tasks throughout the week.
Get ready for Friday 14th March, 2025! That’s when World Sleep Day will be celebrated around the world. The theme, “Make Sleep Health a Priority,” reminds us all about the importance of sleep and how we should prioritise good sleep health along with other aspects of our health like exercise and diet. Come to school on Friday 14th March 2024 in your Pyjamas, to raise awareness of how important sleep is to everyone. (Please ensure that the children have appropriate outdoor footwear on) We are also asking for a chocolate donation for this event, for our Bingo event in April.
Time to Talk Day is the nation's biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it's a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Talking about mental health is healthy for everyone because; - It can combat mental health stigma. - It can help you understand you’re not alone. - It can encourage care and support. - It can lower the risk of suicide. - It can help maintain good mental health.
Identifying and supporting Young Carers in school. Mrs Bryan and Mrs Nield are the Young Carers Champions in school, while we already offer support to 16 children and their families we feel that it is important to know which children /Young people are providing a caring role for someone in their family, or it could be that their lives are affected by this in other ways such as not being able to attend after school clubs, go on days out, do home work or attend school etc. Statistics show that there is around 2500 Young Carers in Staffordshire alone. Please see the attached information, if you would like more information or would like a referral completed please contact either Mrs Bryan or Mrs Nield in school, wbryan@burnwoodprimary.co.uk or Mrs Nield knield@burnwoodprimary.co.uk
StayWell workshops for parents/carers are now available to book for March 2025. Book direct with the Stay Well service on the details below. #childrensmentalhealthawarenessweek
It's Children's Mental Health Week! Monday 3rd - Friday 7th February 25. We will be following the theme from the 'Place2Be' children's mental health charity. This year it is - Know Yourself, Grow Yourself! The more we can understand about ourselves, the more prepared we are to express our emotions and take on life’s ups and downs. Being self-aware means getting to know and understand what we are good at, what we find difficult, our likes and dislikes, what makes us feel JOY and what may cause us SADNESS. It is also about understanding what makes us unique and our fears, hopes and dreams. As we build a sense of self, we grow in our ability to connect with others, as well as develop our skills and talents. It is with this basis we can form strong and healthy relationships, from early childhood right through to adulthood and are equipped to cope with the challenges that life brings our way. Each year group will be completing activities and tasks this week to raise awareness.
Christmas can be such an exciting time for us all! Spending time with loved ones, sharing gifts and quality time with our family and friends, are just a few of the magical moments we can all have. However, for some people, this can also be such a stressful/sorrowful time. Finances, worrying about presents, relationships & the loss of our beloved family & friends etc It can be tricky to see your way through. Please don't suffer in silence. There are people out there who can help! Let's share the Christmas Spirit 365 days a year.
Are you or someone close to you struggling with your mental health? Do you know that locally we have an all age access team? The Crisis Care Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 0800 0328 728.
We will be holding another Community Coffee Morning on Monday 18th November (please see information below), it would be lovely to see you As always free items will be subject to availability.
November 2024 - Today we are joined by a special guest, Belle. Belle will be popping in to school each week as our trainee school dog. Belle is also the school dog at another school so is comfortable with children and adults.
Angela from Moneywise will be in school this Thursday 7/11/24 from 8.30 until 10.30am. For confidential support/advice around: * Budgeting advice and money saving tips * Energy advice *Claiming water bill reduction *Referrals to other Citizens advice support If you would like an appointment please contact me at the school or email wbryan@burnwoodprimary.co.uk
The launch of the Chell Heath Family Hub (formerly known as Stoke North Children's Centre), opens today - 24th October 2024. There will be lots of activities available throughout the day and after school, please see the attached poster for further details.
Again we have raised awareness of how important our mental health is. Well done to all of our Burnwood Community.
On Friday 11th October 2024 we will be celebrating World Mental Health Day, by participating in the YOUNGMINDS - HelloYellow Day - Non Uniform Day. Please can we ask that everyone wears an item of yellow, so that we can help to raise awareness for this very important day. We will also be completing activities & tasks throughout the week.
Managing Digital Anxiety
Combined CAMHS Open Day - 9th September 2024
Welcome back to school! We hope you have all had a lovely Summer. Just a reminder that if you/or someone close are struggling with their mental health, then you are able to call the CRISIS CARE CENTRE 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. This is an all age access service. Please give them a call on 0800 0328 728.
Wow, what a week we have had celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week! We have had lots of outdoor activities going on. For example, mindful walks, scavenger hunts, meditations & yoga etc. Even the staff were treated to some REIKI. We've had a blast!
Mental Health Awareness Week - 13th to 17th May 2024 - The theme for this year is movement. Let's celebrate by taking part in activities throughout the week. We will also be raising awareness by wearing GREEN on Friday 17th May 2024.
Stay Well FREE training available for parents/staff - March 2024
Don't forget that in Stoke-on-Trent we have the Crisis Care Centre available 7 days a week/24 hours a day, to help with any person that is in crisis with their mental health. It is an all age access service - 0800 0328 728
It's Children's Mental Health Week - Monday 5th February to Sunday 11th February 2024. The theme this year is 'My Voice Matters'. We have a number of activities going on throughout school this week. There are also parent/carer resources on the Place2Be website. Have a fun week celebrating & raising awareness for Children's Mental Health .
Stars in Our School's Celebration Day - Here at Burnwood our school support staff go above & beyond each day. It takes a whole team to make a school a safe and happy place to be. Support staff help children learn, keep them safe and happy and make sure schools run smoothly. They are the caterers, admin staff, finance officers, teaching assistants, librarians, ICT technicians and many more roles. We thank each & everyone of them for being the Stars of our School!
Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy
We raised awareness & celebrated World Mental Health Day on Friday 6th October 2023. There were lots of activities taking place throughout the whole school. It was non-uniform day for all staff & pupils. It was great to see so many of us wearing an item of yellow clothing. Staff had the opportunity to have a free breakfast butty. Trained staff delivered Reiki, to both staff & parents & the children took part in lots of related activities. We had a blast!
We will be celebrating World Mental Health Day on Friday 6th October 2023. This will be a non-uniform day, in which we ask that your child wears an item of yellow. #HelloYellow #YoungerMinds #It'soktonotbeok
https://combinedwellbeing.org.uk/ Combined Wellbeing is a local website to access help, information & guidance, on supporting mental wellbeing.
Stay Well Digital Training Sessions (delivered via ZOOM) FREE for Professionals, Parents/Carer Givers and Volunteers working with Children & Young People within Stoke on Trent. It is advised (but not compulsory) to complete the introductory course; ‘Understanding the Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health of Children and Young People’ before accessing the specialist training sessions. Please contact StayWell on 01782 418518 or by emailing training.staywell@changes.org.uk.
WOW, we've smashed it again! - WAS AWARD 2023 - Well done to each and everyone of our Burnwood Community. Working together really does help us to achieve our best!
Stoke-on-Trent now have an online community directory. This is an online tool to help you find out about activities, clubs, support, health services, and what’s on in your local area. This searchable online directory contains details of a wide range of care providers, services, self help groups, community and voluntary organisations and much more. https://stokecommunitydirectory.co.uk/
Stay Well Digital Training Sessions (delivered via ZOOM) FREE for Professionals, Parents/Carer Givers and Volunteers working with Children & Young People within Stoke on Trent. It is advised (but not compulsory) to complete the introductory course; ‘Understanding the Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health of Children and Young People’ before accessing the specialist training sessions. Please email the service to request training on training.staywell@changes.org.uk or give them a call on 01782 418518
Mental Health Awareness Week - Monday 15th May to Sunday 21st May 2023. The official theme for this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘anxiety’. We have decided to ask the children to complete their very own 'Wellness toolkit.' Each Phase will be completing activities on what things help them to feel happy. This could be their favourite music, hobby, friendship, family, being outdoors etc. We are looking forward to seeing what the children decide to do within their classes..... HAPPY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
External Mental Health & Wellbeing Service Directory - Services available in our local area - Please ask at the office for a copy
It's here! Children’s Mental Health Week - 6th February 2023 to 12th February 2023. We’re encouraging people to connect with others in healthy, rewarding, and meaningful ways. Watch the video below to learn more about the 'Place2Be's' theme.
Time to Talk Day - Thursday 2nd February 2023
We now have new members to our Change Team & Wellbeing Champions!
Access to our Mental Health & Wellbeing External Support Directory
Mini Me Yoga Family Learning Activity
Mental Health Awareness Week - 9th - 15th May 2022
Family Links - Parents/Carers are invited to join Mrs Bryan & Mrs Nield at the NEW Family Links Sessions
Children's Mental Health Week - Growing Together - 7th-13th February 2022
Parents/Carers Sparkles Wellbeing Sessions
Hello Yellow - October 2021
Together We Can Be Active
Stay Well - Training For Parents
Online Support For Children, Parents & Professionals - https://combinedwellbeing.org.uk
#HELLOYELLOW - Wear something yellow - Friday 8th October 2021
Stay Well Service support for children & parents/carers
Mental Health Awareness Week - May 10th to 16th May 2021
Children's Mental Health Week 1st - 7th February 2021
Mental Health Support For Children From The Stay Well Service
Mental Health Support Team Working In Your Local Schools
Stars In Our Schools - Today we are celebrating the jobs of our wonderful support staff, our cleaners, our caretakers, our kitchen staff, our office staff, our teaching assistants and our technicians.
Anti-Bullying Week - Week Commencing 16th November 2020 - United Against Bullying
World Mental Health Day - #HelloYellow - Celebrated on Friday 9th October 2020
Coronavirus Support & Resources For Mental Health & Wellbeing
Time to Talk Day - Thursday 6th February 2020
Wellbeing in Schools Award Presentation - Friday 15th November 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week - Our Community Showcase Event - Friday 17th May 2019
Our Journey So Far...
Risk Factors
Risk & Protective Factors
Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACES
Mental Health & Wellbeing Services in Stoke-on-Trent