Mental Health and Wellbeing

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At All Saints CE First School, we believe that mental health and emotional wellbeing are just as important as physical health. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, heard, and supported.

 

Supporting Children’s Mental Health

Children’s mental health can affect how they think, feel, and behave. It influences their ability to learn, build relationships, and cope with life’s challenges. We understand that children may experience a range of emotions throughout the day, and we aim to help them recognise and manage these feelings in a healthy way.

 

What We Do in School

To support our pupils' emotional wellbeing, we use daily check-ins inspired by the Colour Monster book. Each morning, children place their named lollipop stick into the jar that best represents how they are feeling—happy, sad, angry, scared, calm, or loved. This simple yet powerful activity helps children identify and express their emotions, and it allows staff to follow up with individual children who may need a conversation or extra support.

This approach encourages emotional literacy, builds trust, and helps us respond to children’s needs in a timely and compassionate way.

 

Helpful Resources and Support

We understand that families may also need support beyond the classroom. Below are some trusted national and local resources offering advice, counselling, and community support:

 

National Resources

  • YoungMinds – A leading UK charity supporting children and young people’s mental health.
  • Childline – Free, confidential support for children and young people. Call 0800 1111 or use their 1-2-1 chat.
  • HappyMaps – A hub of mental health resources for parents, carers, and professionals.

Staffordshire Local Resources

Please see below our school Mental Health Provision Map which staff use as a tool to identify any support that may be needed.