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At Windsor, we believe that emotional wellbeing is just as important as academic success. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where every child feels valued, listened to, and cared for. Good mental health helps children learn, build positive relationships, and thrive both in and out of school.

We offer a wide range of support to all of our children and their families.

    Place2Be

    We are proud to partner with Place2Be, a leading children’s mental health charity. Place2Be’s approach to children’s and young people’s mental health is to intervene early to prevent life-long mental health issues. Lorna is our Place2Be Manager and together with 4 other counsellors they are able to provide:

    • One-to-One Counselling: Confidential sessions for pupils who need extra emotional support.
    • Group Work: Small group sessions to build resilience and social skills.
    • Place2Talk: A drop-in service where children can talk about worries or feelings in a safe space.
    • Place2Think: A drop-in service where teachers can talk and seek advice as to how best to support children
    • Personalised Individual Parent Training (PIPT): teaching skills to parents and carers to help manage their child’s behaviour.

    If you would like to find out more or refer your child, please speak to Lorna (Place2Be manager) or visit Place2Be’s website.

    Thrive Approach

    We use the Thrive Approach to support children’s social and emotional development. Thrive helps us:

    • Understand the needs behind a child’s behaviour.
    • Provide targeted strategies to help pupils feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
    • Build positive relationships and resilience through structured activities and emotional coaching.

    Mrs Douglas is trained as a Thrive Practitioner. She uses regular assessments (completed by the class teachers) to plan personalised support for pupils who need it most.

    Other Wellbeing Support in School

    • Nurture Group: For children in Years 1 or 2 who need help with their social and emotional development.
    • Pastoral Team: Mrs Douglas and Miss Ginley are available everyday to support children and their families with wellbeing concerns.
    • Zones of Regulation: Is used in all classes across the school to children understand and manage their emotions.
    • Calm Spaces: Spaces in each key stage for children to spend time in when the classroom environment is too overwhelming for them
    • CBT Therapist: Sharon our trained CBT therapist is at Windsor every Friday working on a 1:1 basis with children to support their mental health

    How do we support families?

    We know that the key to supporting mental health is a partnership with families and other agencies. We offer:

    • Parent Workshops: Practical strategies for supporting children’s wellbeing at home.
    • Open Communication: Regular updates and opportunities to discuss your child’s needs.
    • Signposting: Guidance to external agencies and resources for additional support.

    If you have concerns about your child’s emotional wellbeing, please contact:

    Mrs Douglas (Pastoral Lead) or Miss Ginley (Family Link and Attendance Lead), you will see them outside before and after school or you can contact the school office on 01517096769 to arrange a meeting with them.