At Horton St Michael’s CE Academy, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, their families and our staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
At our school we aim to:
- Help children to understand their emotions and feelings better.
- Help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries.
- Help children socially to form and maintain relationships.
- Promote self-esteem and ensure children know that they count.
- Encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’.
- Help children to be persistent even when faced with challenges.
- Help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks.
- Help children to develop a Growth Mindset.
Mental Health Action Plan 2024-25
Mental Health Leaflet for Parents
Mental Health Provision Map
Mental Health Staffordshire Support
Mental Health Signposting
Staffordshire Connects (children's mental health support pathway)
NHS North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare
Visyon
NSPCC
Happy Minds, Happy Me
Each term we hold a ‘Happy Minds, Happy Me,’ day. We take part in lots of fun activities. These might include stroking animals to help us feel calm and happy, taking part in an activity that we love such as baking and enjoying learning a new sport.