At Queensway Primary School Wellbeing is a school priority. Our PSHE curriculum supports children in understanding their mental health and well-being. More information about what we teach and when can be found on the PSHE curriculum page. We have a dedicated pastoral team who work closely to support children and their families. Mr Duce (Headteacher), Miss Rodwell (Assistant Head Teacher), Mrs. McCarthy (Family Support Manager), and Mrs. Myland (SENDco) all work together to provide targeted support for children in school. Wider strategies include making referrals to other professionals and specialists and signposting information and organisations that can provide parents and carers with guidance and support.
Queensway Primary school is a MindMate Friendly school.
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In addition to the Mental Health and Wellbeing unit taught as part of our PSHE curriculum, children also participate in MindMate lessons. These lessons take place on the first day back each half term and children's work is evidenced in class PSHE floor books. We teach lessons from Year 1, 3 and 5 in Cycle A. Lessons from Year 2, 4 and 6 are taught in Cycle B. These are the themes covered each term:
Autumn 1 - Feeling Good and Being Me
Autumn 2 - Friends and Family
Spring 1 - Life Changes
Spring 2 - Strong Emotions
Summer 1 - Being the Same and Being Different
Summer 2 -Solving Problems
Support for children and young people:
https://www.mymind.org.uk/thebox/
Support for families:
https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/
Place2Be Mental Health Experts:
https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
Leeds - MindMate
NHS - 5 steps to mental wellbeing