At Catherine Junior School, we want all pupils to gain the knowledge and skills they need to become independent, life-long learners. This ambition is underpinned and supported by our school values:
We recognise that our aims and values require a school community where every member is supported with their mental health and wellbeing. We also understand the important role that this plays in upholding the Equality Act 2010 and ensuring that our community is protected against all forms of discrimination.
Mental health is “the emotional and spiritual resilience which enables us to enjoy life and survive pain, suffering and disappointment. It is a positive sense of wellbeing and an underlying belief in our and others dignity and worth. It is influenced by our experience and our genetic inheritance.” (World Health Organisation)
Our inclusion team works collaboratively with pupils, their families, staff and external services to promote mental health and wellbeing. This is important to maintaining a happy and healthy school community and also strongly supports positive behaviour for learning, attendance and academic success. We understand that anyone in our community may need additional support with their mental health. We therefore encourage openness and dialogue, which allows us to intervene at the earliest opportunity. Our mental health and wellbeing provision involves the implementation of a range of strategies including:
Our mental health and wellbeing provision supports the culture of safeguarding at our school. All staff are trained to prioritise safety, recognise concerns, remain vigilant and maintain professional curiosity. When a mental health concern also constitutes a safeguarding concern, the school’s safeguarding procedures are followed first.
At Catherine Junior School, we want all pupils to gain the knowledge and skills they need to become independent, life-long learners. This ambition is underpinned and supported by our school values:
We recognise that our aims and values require a school community where every member is supported with their mental health and wellbeing. We also understand the important role that this plays in upholding the Equality Act 2010 and ensuring that our community is protected against all forms of discrimination.
Mental health is “the emotional and spiritual resilience which enables us to enjoy life and survive pain, suffering and disappointment. It is a positive sense of wellbeing and an underlying belief in our and others dignity and worth. It is influenced by our experience and our genetic inheritance.” (World Health Organisation)
Our inclusion team works collaboratively with pupils, their families, staff and external services to promote mental health and wellbeing. This is important to maintaining a happy and healthy school community and also strongly supports positive behaviour for learning, attendance and academic success. We understand that anyone in our community may need additional support with their mental health. We therefore encourage openness and dialogue, which allows us to intervene at the earliest opportunity. Our mental health and wellbeing provision involves the implementation of a range of strategies including:
Our mental health and wellbeing provision supports the culture of safeguarding at our school. All staff are trained to prioritise safety, recognise concerns, remain vigilant and maintain professional curiosity. When a mental health concern also constitutes a safeguarding concern, the school’s safeguarding procedures are followed first.