WELLBEING

Leehurst Swan School takes the emotional health and wellbeing of all our pupils seriously. Our objective is to ensure that all our pupils have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, be it through academic, artistic, sporting or extra-curricular activities on offer enabling them to thrive in a happy, caring, secure environment. Our staff are committed to supporting the pupils’ physical and mental health needs throughout their school journey.

We are exceptionally proud of the strong, pastoral support we have in place, and the care that each member of staff takes to ensure that they know each pupil as an individual.  This is key to our happy and inclusive community which supports their mental health.   From the moment our pupils join us, they are encouraged to consider their wellbeing, and to build their confidence, self-belief and resilience.

We educate pupils at Leehurst Swan about a variety of topics such as online safety, sex education, drugs and alcohol awareness and eating disorders, through assemblies, form time or PSHE lessons with age-appropriate resources. We follow the ‘Jigsaw’ programme which provides a mindful approach to PSHE and offers a comprehensive, carefully thought through scheme of work bringing consistency and progression to our pupils learning in this vital curriculum area.

Leehurst Swan is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our pupils and staff, who have the right to learn in a happy, caring, and safe environment, and this includes the right to protection form all types of abuse.  Leehurst Swan recognised that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff receive regular training which is updated on an annual basis; they are alert for signs of any pupils in distress and are confident about applying safeguarding processes. 

We all have ups and downs in life but in childhood can be particularly hard to cope with sad feelings and worries that arise when things are hard or scary.  There may be times when your child is unhappy or struggling emotionally. You may notice that they seem low or worried or that their behaviour changes. We may notice that they seem withdrawn or upset at school. 

If you are worried about your child’s mental health, then you are not alone.  Many parents and carers have similar worries and stresses. 

If any parent or pupil has a concern, no matter how small, please be assured that we will handle the matter with the utmost sensitivity and provide help as appropriate. 

There is good support available from local and national organisations. The sooner you seek the help the better for your child and you.