Ashfield Primary School Mental Health Intent Statement

At Ashfield Primary School we are committed to positively promoting good mental health and well-being to our pupils, staff, parents and governors. We understand that Mental Health is a state of mind and is our ability to respond to challenges. We know that Mental Health can change and that it is affected by risk factors and supported by protective factors. Some of our pupils and staff have more protective factors than others and this affects their mental health. At Ashfield, we will work together to support children and staff to improve their mental health by developing their protective factors and supporting them to be able to overcome and mange their risk factors.

We want to ensure that the pupils, parents and staff at Ashfield Primary School:

• Know how and when to ask for help
• Value their own and others mental health
• Understand the effect mental health can have on physical health
• Will listen and be supportive
• Value their uniqueness and be proud of who they are!

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

There are lots of useful resources for parents and children on the Mindmate webpage, as well as on the links below.

Behaviour is communication

Coping with Anxiety

SEMH Services Guide for Families

Please see linked pages on our website: SEND and social and emotional mental health.