Wellbeing
Here at Appleton Primary the well-being and mental health of our children, staff and parents is extremely important. It is our mission to raise the profile of well-being and mental health and focus on how we can look after our mental health as well as our physical health. Our intention is to ensure that everyone involved within our school feels well supported. We believe that good pastoral support focuses on nurturing the individual needs of each child.
Pastoral care underpins personal development and we know from experience that with outstanding pastoral care, students feel they belong and their self-esteem is able to flourish because they feel valued and cared for. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable students.
Appleton School Vision
At Appleton Primary School we commit to making it our mission to promote resilience and positive wellbeing for all our pupils and staff. We understand wellbeing as state of being comfortable, safe, healthy and happy. We will drive the message forward, to ensure that mental health is “everyone’s business” across the whole school community. We will strive to create an environment that has a whole school approach, in providing excellent mental health support, understanding and intervention.
Headstart Pledge
“Enable children and young people to have positive mental health and well-being, thrive in ‘their communities’ and to ‘bounce back’ from life’s challenges”.
Further information:
Optimus Wellbeing Award
Please see below for additional resources to provide advice and support for mental health and wellbeing
“Pupils enjoy learning through play, stories, and collaboration, with engaging activities that promote creativity, teamwork and curiosity.”
“Leaders have prioritised consistency in phonics teaching, ensuring that children receive the support they need to become fluent and confident readers.”
“Pupils are respectful about race, religion and disabilities, showing a strong understanding of equality, inclusion, and kindness.”
“Pupils contribute to the community through charity work and local visits, helping them grow into thoughtful, socially aware individuals.”
“Skilled adults support learning and develop vocabulary in early years, ensuring that even the youngest learners get a strong and confident start.”
“Leaders offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, providing pupils with enriching experiences that enhance both learning and wellbeing.”
“Pupils feel safe and know teachers will help if they are worried, fostering a secure and supportive environment where children can thrive.”
“The expectation at Appleton is that ‘Every child is a reader,’ and this belief is embedded throughout the school’s approach to phonics and literacy.”
“There is a strong reading culture within the school, with staff and pupils alike showing a shared enthusiasm for books and language development.”
“Appleton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are well supported and cared for across all areas of their education.”
