Wellbeing Support

Led by our School Counsellor Beth Waters, our Anxiety Management course focuses on two main areas; psychoeducation and anxiety management techniques. 

To provide pupils with a greater understanding of anxiety, particularly the fight, flight, freeze system, pupils will learn: 

• What anxiety is
• What the purpose of anxiety is, and;
• How it functions in our brain and body

The class will also learn about different anxiety management strategies. A wide range of strategies are covered in the class including:

• Mindfulness based approaches
• Grounding techniques
• Breathing exercises
• A range of guided meditations
• Creative art based activities

The teacher will work with pupils in the class to identify negative thought patterns and to develop a more positive mindset. Throughout the course the teacher will provide a safe space for the pupils in the class to grow in confidence, become better able to talk on camera, and share their experiences with the class.

Sessions available:

• KS2
• Y7-8
• Y9-11
• KS5

The Social Skills class aims to support individuals with their social interactions and understanding of social rules and communication.

The sessions have a routine which includes an emotional check-in; games, puzzles and activities; a time for pupils to discuss topics of interest; share their thoughts and opinions on different topics and time to reflect on different areas of challenge that individuals can face in social situations.

Key areas of focus are speaking and listening, turn taking and teamwork, winning and losing, and supporting peers. The sessions will also include specific topics that may affect individuals.

These include exploring verbal and non verbal communication, emotional regulation, the sensory world and sensory regulation, understanding social behaviours, developing empathy, and respecting ourselves and others.

Often pupils will discuss their own experiences and the class then focus on different strategies that may support them. Pupils often comment that they like having the opportunity to talk about experiences they have had with other pupils who can empathise with them. 

Classes Available (Maximum of 10 pupils per class): 

• KS2

• Y7-8

• Y9-11

Laughtercise brings wiggles and giggles right to your living room! Their aim is "to let children do what they love; being playful" by making them laugh and feel good. Laughtercise offers fun new perspectives and activities while helping meet schools’ wellbeing targets. The sessions help pupils to release energy, feel good and concentrate better afterwards.

Laughtercise offers monthly classes to our Junior pupils run by Chief Chuckler Aaron Betesta.

Sessions available:

• Years 3-7

Role Models is an impact-driven education provider who develop social and emotional wellbeing and dynamic thinking in young people through online courses and sessions.

Role Models offers lessons to Junior pupils on valuable life skills, including:

• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Leadership, and
• Creative Problem Solving

At the end of each block of 5 sessions, you will receive a summary of the lessons and top tips to help embed your child’s learning. Additionally, every 5 sessions, pupils will receive a personalised Role Models certificate!

Two blocks (10 sessions) will be covered each term.

Sessions available:

• KS2 (Years 3-6)

*Please note this class can only be added on a termly basis.