Children's Mental Health Week

This week the children will be taking part in ‘We Can Week’. This is a celebratory week that aims to increase children’s understanding of their physical and mental well-being. This week is also Children's Mental Health week.

The week has been divided into five key themed days:

• Mindful Monday - the children will complete a mindfulness activity in their classes
• Tasty Tuesday - the children will enjoy some breakfast food with their class
• Wellbeing Wednesday - the children will talk part in a well being walk
• Together Thursday - This is our 'Be You' event. Staff and pupils are encouraged to wear their favourite colours as part of a non-uniform day and partake in arranged activities which celebrates our differences which make us unique and beautiful.
• Physical activity Friday - This is an INSET day and school will be closed to pupils. During this day we are encouraging you and your children to take part in a physical activity.

Children's Mental Health Matters

Please see below for advice:

Low mood and depression – guidance for 5-10 year olds

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/health-and-care/health/mental-health/mental-health-support-for-young-people-semh/mental-health-support-guidance-for-5-10-year-olds/low-mood-and-depression-guidance-for-5-10-year-olds/

Difficulties with managing emotions – guidance for 5-10 year olds

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/health-and-care/health/mental-health/mental-health-support-for-young-people-semh/mental-health-support-guidance-for-5-10-year-olds/difficulties-with-managing-emotions-guidance-for-5-10-year-olds/

Anxiety (Worry) and anxiety -based disorders – guidance for 5-10 year olds

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/health-and-care/health/mental-health/mental-health-support-for-young-people-semh/mental-health-support-guidance-for-5-10-year-olds/anxiety-worry-and-anxiety-based-disorders-guidance-for-5-10-year-olds/