Wellbeing and Mental Health
At Wayfield Primary School, we are deeply committed to nurturing the emotional health and wellbeing of every pupil. We recognise that life brings challenges for us all, and at times, anyone may need extra emotional support. That’s why we foster a school culture where positive mental health is seen as a shared responsibility — one that involves every member of our community.
Key Staff Supporting Wellbeing at Wayfield:
- Miss Henry – Head Teacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Mrs Shaw – Deputy Head Teacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Mrs Clark – Family Liaison Officer
- Mrs Wady – Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
- Rachael Flaherty - Trust Designated Safeguarding Lead
At Wayfield Primary School we:
Help children to understand their emotions and feelings better. This includes providing extra support for pupils with SEND such as Zones of Regulation to support them with recognising their emotions.
Provide an environment where 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.
Give children a voice regarding wellbeing issues generally and for individual children regarding the support that they receive.
Encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’.
Help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks.
For further mental health support, you may find these websites helpful: