Welcome to our Wellbeing page!

"Children's mental wellbeing is so vitally important. Happier children learn more and are much more likely to reach their potential" - @actionforhappiness

At Evercreech C of E Primary School, we aim to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for our whole school community (children, staff, parents and carers), and recognise how important mental health and emotional wellbeing is to our lives in just the same way as physical health. We recognise that children’s mental health is a crucial factor in their overall wellbeing and how it can impact on their learning and achievement.

We are a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) school which enables us to liaise with qualified mental health professionals and organisations to make sure that children, young people and their families receive timely help with their mental health and wellbeing when they need it. Referrals are coordinated by our Senior Mental Health Lead, who also uses the Somerset Wellbeing Framework to audit, monitor, plan and review our mental health and wellbeing provision. 

Save the Date! Upcoming Parent/Carer workshop, hosted by the MHST:

Free Webinars for Parents and Carers

The MHST are hosting a number of free webinars throughout the Spring Term on a variety of themes to support parents and carers on issues relating to mental health and wellbeing. Click on the image below to access their programme of events and register your place.

Positive Noticing Day

In November we took part in a Positive Noticing Day where pupils (and staff!) were encouraged to positively notice one another by writing something positive about someone on a tag and then giving that tag to the person so they could wear it with pride! The school was awash with smiles as people received a boost to their self-esteem. The day had such a positive impact that we plan to make it a regular event to help support everyone's mental health and wellbeing - watch this space for the date of the next one....

  

Hello Yellow - Supporting World Mental Health Day 

On Friday 11th October we wore yellow to school in support of Young Minds' celebration for World Mental Health Day. A spectrum of shades were seen, from gold to sunshine to mustard to neon, all with the aim of shining a light on the importance of mental health. Each class also took part in mindful activities throughout the day to develop strategies for a positive mindset, keeping calm and reducing anxiety. 

Click the image below to access the MHST's Parent & Carer Wellbeing Toolkit where you will find lots of advice and links for supporting children's mental health and wellbeing.