Mental Health and Wellbeing at Moston Lane
At Moston Lane it is our vision that all pupils are socially, emotionally and mentally healthy. The school aims to support pupils to grow in resilience to be able to fully participate, with confidence, in the wider community.
“Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to their community.” (World Health Organisation, 2014).
At Moston Lane, we aim to promote the positive mental health of every child, parent/carer and staff member. However, the school also aims to recognise and respond to mental ill health.
Current statistics show that around three children in every class suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder (Young Minds) and that their emotional health and wellbeing significantly impacts their cognitive development and learning. The school recognises that by developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental health procedures we can promote a safe and stable environment for children affected both directly, and indirectly by mental ill health.
At Moston Lane, we believe that teaching about mental health and emotional wellbeing as part of comprehensive curriculum is vital. We aim to promote pupils’ wellbeing through an understanding of their own and others’ emotions and the development of health coping strategies. We include World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Week in the school’s calendar and plan activities for the whole school.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Online Mental Wellbeing Community
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