WELLBEING AT HOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND!

Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. If you break a leg you see a doctor and soon you will feel better. If you have asthma or diabetes you might need longer term support. It’s the same with mental health; some things can be sorted out quickly but others might take a lot of time and support.

At Hollywood, we believe that teaching children and families about wellbeing is an educational right, an essential not an extracurricular! It is natural for everyone to have times when they feel things are a little more difficult than others but if those feelings stop someone from reaching their full potential, we believe it is vital to look at what support and strategies can be put in place. At Hollywood, we want to support pupils, their families and our staff.

We have begun building wellbeing naturally into our curriculum to teach children how to look after themselves and who can help them if and when they need it.

We hope that you find the links on this page supportive and that you will work with us to take away any stigma linked to mental health and to encourage open, honest and real conversations. There is a list of external support providers under 'Support for Families' and a list of books to support mental health under 'Wellbeing Library' within this Wellbeing tab. We encourage you to share this with as many friends and family members as possible so we can drive forward positive mental health in our community and beyond.

WELLBEING TEAM 

Our amazing team of Wellbeing Champions were voted in by their classmates. This is their job description:

• Suggest which activities your class would like to take part in during your PSHE wellbeing sessions (mindfulness, breathing, circle time, yoga, listening to relaxing music, story);

• Be the person in your class to spread the word about the Action for Happiness calendar in your class- daily;

• Model how to give compliments to your class and to show kindness;

• Enjoy all aspects of PE, making the most of the opportunity for your body to push yourself hard and relax afterwards;

•  Model healthy eating and understanding of the goodness that a balanced diet gives your body;

• Take time to enjoy each moment and be mindful and appreciative of things around you;

• Be the rainbow in other peoples’ clouds;

• Be bold in talking to others about worries or things that might make you feel anxious;

• Show others that you are a good listener.

CONTACT US

If you are concerned about your child please contact us or book an appointment to see one of us with the school office.

We also have a range of Wellbeing policies to support children, their families and the wider community.  Please contact school for further details.