The emotional, health and well-being of children and young people is as important as their physical health and wellbeing.
Problems range from short spells of depression or anxiety through to severe and persistent conditions that can isolate, disrupt and frighten those who experience them. These problems can result in lower educational attainment, poor physical health, poor social relationships, school exclusion and limited future employment prospects as well as behaviours such as smoking, using drugs and drinking alcohol. The impact of improving emotional wellbeing is seen at an individual and family level.
As a means of addressing emotional, health and well-being our school has registered for the Well-being Award for Schools (WAS) which is in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau.
Articles about well-being
Below are links to a range of resources related to well-being.
Mental Health Ambassadors
To mark mental health awareness week, our new mental health ambassadors have been introduced to the school community and have… Continue reading …
Walsall Holiday Activities
Walsall Council and Walsall Right4Children are running a free and exciting holiday programme for children and young people aged 5…
Children’s Mental Health Week
Please see the file below for tips for parents and carers about connecting with their children.
International Men’s Day at St Thomas More
Today we have celebrated international men’s day across school. This annual day recognises the positive value men bring to the…
YoungMinds: Exam Stress Advice
Please see the following link for useful advice regarding exams and exams stress. Content is provided by YoungMinds. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/exam-time/ Mrs… Continue reading …
Growing Together
Please see the video below and link from Place2Be. Growth Stories – Children’s Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk) Mrs S Roberts… Continue reading …
Parents – a “first aid kit” and guide: who to ask and what to do
According to the charity The Mental Health Foundation, issues around mental health are affecting one in 6 children. Figures from the… Continue reading …
Sleep Awareness Workshop
The following post is from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust: Your School nursing team are trained professionals to help and support…
Mental health links and resources
A selection of links, videos and resources to help students with their mental health and well-being. Continue reading …
Look after your sight during the lockdown
As we spend more time using screens during lockdown, it is important to look after our eye health and general…
Walsall FC pay tribute to STM
Dear Parents, Carers and students, We were very proud this morning to find the following on social media. We are…
Mental Health Awareness Week
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness. For more…
Community Support
As part of our going support for students and families we have created remote access to Bernard (Mr) Howell, our… Continue reading …
Well-being contacts
A list of useful helplines and websites concerning safeguarding, health and support for pupils and parents/carers. Continue reading …
Are you using your Noggin Sport?
St Thomas More Staff Wellbeing Committee are selling Noggin Sport hats. Noggin Sport are a community interest company dedicated to raising awareness of the effects of mental health and mental illness in sport through their headware and t-shirt range. Continue reading …
HPV vaccine facts
Information for parents and carers about the upcoming HPV vaccinations for Year 8 students. Continue reading …
Ten tips to help with workload
As parents and carers you can expect the challenge included in your child’s classwork and homework to increase, particularly the…
Mental Health Week
This year’s theme for Mental Health Week is ‘body image’. During form time students will be taking part in a range of different activities and discussions to promote positive body image and encourage students to talk about their mental health. Continue reading …
Shout
Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 crisis text line available for anyone, anytime, anywhere. The service is anonymous and off bill. Continue reading …
Body image: tips for individuals
‘Body image’ is a term that can be used to describe how we think and feel about our bodies. Our thoughts and feelings about our bodies can impact us throughout our lives, affecting, more generally, the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading …
Mental health organisations and charities
Some stress and anxiety is normal, but if you find that stress is becoming a problem then you might need…
52 stress busting tips
Give stress the shove with our set of nifty tips. Our tips have been placed into five key categories. Continue reading …
Introduction to silence
When we become silent/still we become present – we step out of the daily business we try to keep pace with. Practice this silent mindfulness technique to aid breathing and relaxation. Continue reading …
The five steps to well-being
Feelings of well-being are essential to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Continue reading …
