Well Being
At Holbrook Primary School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We foster a supportive and caring ethos, where respect and kindness prevail, and each individual and their contributions are valued. We understand that everyone faces life challenges that can render them vulnerable, and at times, we all may require additional emotional support. We firmly believe that positive mental & Physical health is a collective responsibility and that each member of our community plays a vital role.
Mental Well Being
To this end, we aim to help children better understand their emotions, encourage them to share concerns comfortably, and support them in forming and maintaining relationships. We promote self-esteem, instilling the belief that every child counts, while encouraging confidence in their abilities. We also focus on developing emotional resilience, enabling children to manage setbacks effectively. Through initiatives such as the Jigsaw mindfulness approach to PSHE, we are dedicated to nurturing a thriving school environment for all.
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Physical Well-Being
Physical Education (PE) plays a crucial role in the holistic development of children at Holbrook, the curriculum emphasises the importance of physical health and activity. By cultivating a positive attitude towards health and fitness from an early age, students are more likely to adopt lifelong habits that prioritise their well-being. At Holbrook the PE curriculum promotes fitness, coordination, and promotes overall well-being. The benefits for children at Holbrook who participate in regular physical activity include improved cardiovascular health , muscular strength and it also contributes significantly to mental health by reducing stress and anxiety levels.
PE at Holbrook fosters essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience, which are invaluable both in and outside the classroom. Ultimately, the well-structured PE curriculum equips children with the knowledge and skills necessary for an active lifestyle, ensuring they can thrive physically, mentally, and socially as they progress beyond primary school.
To find out how Jigsaw supports Physical and Mental Well being please click on the links below
Protective Behaviours
This is a preventative programme which builds confidence and resilience by exploring our right to feel safe. It teaches an ability to recognise when we are not feeling safe and provide skills and tools to enable individuals to take action and get help when they need it. It helps children to recognise any situation where they feel worried or unsafe.
The Taking Care Project
We use ‘The ‘Taking Care’ scheme to resource these lessons. It is a series of four lessons (per year group) founded on the principles of Protective Behaviours which aims to provide children with strategies: to help keep them feeling safe; to understand their feelings; and how to respond to them and to develop a sense of self-empowerment.