Wellbeing
Wellbeing at the Heart of Our School
At our school, children’s wellbeing is at the very centre of everything we do. We believe that a happy child is a confident, motivated learner who is able to thrive both academically and personally. Our approach recognises that emotional, social and mental wellbeing are just as important as educational achievement.
As a Catholic school, our values are gently rooted in the teachings of the Gospel. We strive to nurture every child through principles such as kindness, compassion, respect, forgiveness and service to others. These values guide the way we care for one another each day and help to create a strong sense of community and belonging, while remaining welcoming and inclusive to all.
We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and understood. By placing wellbeing at the heart of our school culture, we help pupils develop resilience, positive relationships and a strong sense of self-belief. When children feel happy, secure and cared for, they are empowered to explore their potential, embrace new challenges and grow into well-rounded individuals ready for the future.
To support this commitment, we use a range of strategies, trusted external providers and carefully chosen programmes to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. These approaches allow us to offer both universal support for all children and more targeted help where needed, ensuring every child has access to the guidance, tools and encouragement they need to flourish.
We are proud to be an inclusive school where every child is recognised as an individual. Our wellbeing support is flexible and responsive, adapting to meet pupils’ needs in the moment as well as over time. We understand that children’s feelings and circumstances can change, and we work closely with families and staff to provide the right support at the right time, ensuring that every child feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their journey with us.
Throughout our school we provide dedicated wellbeing areas that are always open and available to children whenever they need them. These spaces are thoughtfully equipped with sensory resources and calming tools to help pupils regulate their emotions, reflect, and manage their behaviour in a safe and supportive environment. Each area is designed to promote independence, self-awareness, and emotional balance, allowing children to take the time they need before returning to learning feeling settled and ready.
Our wellbeing spaces include:
The Den – a quiet, comforting space where children can pause, relax and reset.
The Snug – a cosy, nurturing area offering sensory resources and calming activities.
The Peace Garden (Indoor) – an indoor, garden-themed wellbeing room designed to feel calm and restorative. It features soft furnishings, comforting teddies, gentle lighting and a range of white-noise and calming music to help children relax, self-soothe and find a sense of calmness.
The Peace Garden (Outdoor) – a tranquil outdoor area where children can read, sit quietly, and spend time amongst nature. This space encourages mindfulness, reflection, and a gentle connection with the natural world.
These spaces form an important part of our whole-school approach to wellbeing, ensuring every child has access to support when they need it most.
Whole School Wellbeing
Across the year we provide a wide range of whole-school activities that promote positive mental health, safety, personal development, and a strong sense of community. These opportunities ensure that every child benefits from consistent wellbeing support as part of everyday school life. Our activities include:
RSE Curriculum – focused on self-care, healthy relationships, and personal dignity, with gentle links to Gospel values
NSPCC Number Day / Speak Out Stay Safe
Healthy Schools Week
Online Safety / Safer Internet Day
Anti-Bullying Week
Mindfulness and Relaxation Sessions (breathing, yoga, quiet reflection)
Physical Activity and Sports Events promoting active lifestyles
Wellbeing Assemblies
Children’s Mental Health Week
Random Acts of Kindness Activities
Transition Support Activities for new starters and pupils moving to secondary school
E-Safety Workshops for Parents and Pupils
School Charity and Community Events encouraging empathy and service to others
Outdoor Learning or Forest School Sessions where possible
Pupil Voice that allow children to feel heard and valued
Faith in Action two class captains represent each class
These whole-school experiences help children develop emotional awareness, resilience, social skills, and healthy habits, while reinforcing the message that wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility and an integral part of school life.
Targeted Wellbeing Interventions
Alongside our whole-school approach, we also provide a range of targeted interventions to support pupils who may need additional guidance at different points in their school journey. These interventions are carefully planned and delivered by trained staff to ensure children receive the right support in a nurturing and positive way.
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) – Small group or one-to-one sessions focused on developing emotional awareness, coping strategies, confidence and social skills in a safe and trusting environment.
Sensory Circuits – Structured movement activities that help children regulate their sensory needs, improve focus, and prepare their bodies and minds for learning through alerting, organising and calming exercises.
Muddy Puddles – A nurturing, small-group wellbeing programme that supports emotional expression, confidence building, and positive peer interaction through play-based and creative activities.
Emotion Coaching – A supportive communication approach used by staff to help children recognise, understand and manage their emotions while developing problem-solving skills and self-regulation.
Soft Landings – Gentle start-of-day support for pupils who may find transitions or mornings challenging, providing calm activities and reassurance to help them feel settled and ready to learn.
Enrichment / Bespoke Curriculum – Flexible learning pathways and practical experiences tailored to individual strengths and interests, helping pupils stay engaged, build self-esteem, and experience success in different ways.
These interventions allow us to respond thoughtfully to individual needs while reinforcing our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to feel supported, understood, and empowered.
External Wellbeing Providers
We work in partnership with a range of trusted external providers to further strengthen the wellbeing support available to our pupils and families. These partnerships allow us to access specialist knowledge, early help services and wider community resources, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time.
Our external wellbeing partners include:
Halton Healthy Schools – Supporting us to embed health, wellbeing, and positive lifestyle choices across the whole school community.
Sean Bailey Fitness – Promoting physical wellbeing, confidence, and healthy habits through engaging fitness activities.
Family Hub – Offering early help, parenting advice, and family support services within the local community.
MHST (Mental Health Support Team) – Providing in-school mental health support, guidance, and staff training to meet pupils’ emotional needs.
Wellbeing Massage Therapist – Delivering calming therapeutic sessions to support relaxation, emotional regulation and sensory needs.
Additional services we may signpost or collaborate with include local counselling services, online emotional wellbeing platforms, SEND and inclusion support through the Local Offer and community-based youth and family organisations. These partnerships form an important part of our holistic approach, ensuring wellbeing support extends beyond the classroom and into the wider community.
