The well-being of of all of our children staff and families is very important to us. On this page you will find a range of resources which you can access to help support with the well-being of your child, your family and, just as importantly, of yourself. Please note, these resources are just suggestions that we think you may find useful and are not a replacement for professional advice. Should you feel you need professional support for the wellbeing of yourself or your family, contact your GP or school – we will be happy to signpost you to sources of support and help. If you’d like to discuss any of the resources on this page please get in touch.
Please see our documents list for further advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people.
Creative minds at 6B Forest School!
6B showed off their creative brains on Friday at Forest School! We made dens, a 'launcher', a rope swing (this was very popular!) and also some great bird feeders. There was also a dancing session! At either end of the session, we played two games of 'Sharks and...
Year 6 Trip!
In the last week of the Autumn Term, we braced the snow and ice and went to the quayside in Newcastle. We had a great day: we spent two hours completing a drama workshop at The Live Theatre; we had our lunch in their restaurant (we took packed lunches but got to eat...
Cost of Living Support from the LA
Gateshead Council has produced the attached guide to help anyone who might be struggling to make ends meet. It includes details of payments you might be eligible for, what to do if you can’t afford your energy bills, support for your mental health and more. There’s...
Feeling Anxious and Managing Uncertainty – Younger Primary Pupils
This little video gives you tips and advice on how to support your child if they’re feeling anxious or worried, especially at the moment while we are in lockdown. All primary children will enjoy it and find it useful.
Feeling Anxious and Managing Uncertainty – Older Primary Pupils
This video is aimed at older children, so if you have children who are at the upper end of primary school or who are in secondary school, they may prefer this version.
Feeling Anxious and Managing Uncertainty – Adults
Finally, this video is for adults – all of us need to look after our well-being too, something we often forget about too. I found it useful and it’s an easy watch!