Park End Primary School-TS30AA

It is estimated that 1 in 6 children in England have a mental health problem; sadly, that figure is often higher across Teesside. The impact of Covid-19 on children’s mental health is being felt across schools in the UK, with children’s charities reporting nearly a 40% deterioration in children’s mental health starting from ages as young as 5. On this award journey, we aim to show the school’s commitment to pupil wellbeing ensuring that it is thoroughly embedded in our curriculum and day-to-day school life. Overall, our ultimate goal is to ensure we have a preventative approach to mental health, wherein children are triaged and their mental health needs are appropriately managed.

1 in 4 people in the UK will experience mental health problems each year and sadly, that’s often higher in Teesside. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on our mental health. On our award journey, we hope to show the school’s commitment to promoting wellbeing as part of day-to-day school life. We aim to develop a whole school strategy for improving wellbeing in order to attract and retain high-quality staff. The ultimate goal is to create a long-term culture where mental health can thrive, which values the happiness and emotional welfare of all its staff. We hope to ensure that mental health and wellbeing sit at the heart of our school life.