Welcome to our brand new Wellbeing Hub, containing useful help and advice, important links and downloadable resources for adults and children. Please check back regularly, as additional information and resources will continue to be added to this new page.
Young People 17.00 - 17.30 and Parents 17.30 -18.00. Click below to book:
Understanding Anxiety - Monday 24th August, Managing back to school fears - Tuesday 1st September,
Feeling Positive - Monday 7th September, Supporting children with angry feelings - Monday 28th September.
Key Personnel for Pastoral Support and Emotional Wellbeing at Maulden Lower School
Pastoral Leader & Deputy Safeguarding Officer: Mrs Sarah Hillson
Pupil Premium Champion & Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Kathy Dwyer
Deputy Safeguarding Officer: Ms Sarah Butcher
Safeguarding Governor: Mr Jeremy Pestell
SEND Coordinator: Mrs Joanne Keane EYFS Leader & SEND Coordinator for EYFS: Mrs Claire Lynch
Important documents relating to Maulden Lower School's Wellbeing Policy and Provision:
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Policy 2020
Maulden Lower School PSHE & Relationships Policy - Coming soon!
Key Government documents relating to Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Coming soon
Important Organisations & Useful Websites
http://chums.uk.com/bedfordshire-services/
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/
https://www.annafreud.org/parents/
Resources to use with Children
Breathing exercises for children
https://exploringyourmind.com/4-fun-breathing-exercises-children/
Practice Mindfulness with Belly Breathing
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/practice-mindfulness-with-belly-breathing
Activities for under 5s
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
Activities for under 5s
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
Free videos (nearly daily) which are fun, interactive and intend to introduce children to yoga, mindfulness and relaxation. For 3+ years.
Advice & Wellbeing Resources linked to Covid-19
Public Health England - A guide to looking after your feelings and body
Free downloadable book for primary age children about Coronavirus
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus-ABookForChildren.pdf
How to look after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
Mental wellbeing while staying at home
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
Coronavirus - Advice from Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
COVID-19: Guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources & Advice for Parents
Documents to download:
CHUMs leaflet for parents - Supporting anxiety
CHUMs Anxiety Workshop Powerpoint Slides
Helping Children Cope With Stress Advice Sheet
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Family First Magazine
