North Featherstone Junior And Infant School

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Mental health, wellbeing and PSHE is a significant priority for us at NFJI, and as such, we have a fully committed team who work collaboratively: 

The Mental Health and Personal Development Team

Mrs J Kirk - HLTA

Mrs J Robson - Learning Mentor

Mrs K Roter - Deputy Headteacher

At NFJI, we work closely with NHS Mental Health Support Teams (MHST), Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP), and the Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to support our pupils and parents. We have three trained Mental Health First Aiders in school; Mrs Kirk, Miss Chojnowski and Mrs Roter, and Mrs Norris, Inclusion Leader, is the Designated Mental Health Leader, who co-ordinates the mental health provision in school. We are fortunate to have two Learning Mentors in School; Mrs Robson and Mrs Morgan, who work with children in school and provide a range of pastoral support, including Drawing and Talking Therapy. Mrs Norris work closely with the Team Around the School and Future In Mind to support pupils and families. If you feel that you would like some additional support, please feel free to contact Mrs Norris on 01977 799888. 

Since September, our link EMHP has delivered a parental workshop on anxiety and has worked in every class throughout school (Y1-Y6) to deliver age-appropriate information around anxiety and how to deal with worries. These sessions were very well received, here is some of the feedback from the parental anxiety workshop:

"I am so grateful for the ideas Becca (EMHP) gave us today. I will try these with my child!" Anonymous parent.

"My child struggles with anxiety and I thought he was the only one. I now know that other children worry too. I can support him better after today. Thank you." Anonymous parent.

"Really great ideas. I will try them with my child. Thank you!" Anonymous parent.

"I would love more session like these. Today was so useful." Anonymous parent.

The feedback from the children was just as positive:

"I enjoyed the workshop because it taught me that it is ok to worry about some things. I know that other people worry too." Y6 pupil - Oak Class

"I learned how to calm myself down if I feel anxious. I liked the breathing techniques." Y6 child - Oak Class

" I thought that the workshop was a nice way to express your feelings. Becca gave us some really good advice." Y5 child - Beech Class

"I enjoyed the mental health workshop. It helped with my breathing and also taught me about adults I can trust." Y6 Oak Class

Future in Mind (FIM) and Team Around the School (TAS)

Mrs Norris meets with CAMHS and The Early Help Hub, based at The Oakhill Centre, to provide support to families in our school. If you feel that your child needs additional support with their mental health and wellbeing, or if you require additional help and support at home, we may be able to offer help and support. Please speak to you child's teacher in the first instance or contact Mrs Norris.

The Oakhill Centre have lots of support available, including:

• Baby Group
• Baby Massage
• Nurture Groups
• Boxing Exercise and Anger Management (BEAM)
• Parenting Programme
• Freedom Programme (domestic violence support)
• Wellbeing Group
• and lots more...

If you are interested in any of these groups, please contact Oakhill on 01924 723942 

What is Mental Health?

Mental health and wellbeing is how we feel and think. It is important to remember that we all have mental health, sometimes we have good mental health and other times, we may have poor mental health. In order to maintain positive mental health, it is vital that we know how to express how we feel and understand that feelings can come and go. It is also important that we think of our mental health in the same was as our physical health, and that we teach pupils how to maintain positive mental health. On this page you will find information aimed not only at young people, but also links to support aimed at adults. 

Please watch the video below, it explains what mental health is in child friendly terms, and how we can open up discussions about our mental health. The video is made by children, for children.

How can I help myself to feel calm?

There are lots of ways to feel calmer, it's all about what works for you! Maybe try some breathing exercises or activities and games to make you feel more relaxed. Try the 'calm zone' by clicking on the link below. They have lots of information about expressing yourself and advice about ways to cope in tricky times.

Calm zone | Childline

Mindful meditation work for some people. Here is one that you could try:

Some people find breathing exercises work for them, you could try one of these below:

You may find yoga relaxing. These clips will guide you through a yoga session alongside a story. Try Spot the Spider and see what you think...

Parent Information

Having a conversation with your child about mental health does not have to be a daunting prospect. The guides below may help you find a way of opening up a discussion about mental health and wellbeing.