Emotional Wellbeing at Ysgol y Graig
Every child belongs, believes and thrives.
At Ysgol y Graig, we know that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, understood and connected.
Emotional wellbeing is therefore an important part of everyday school life.
All children experience different emotions, worries and challenges as they grow. Sometimes these are short-lived and can be supported through everyday relationships and routines. At other times, a child may need some additional support to help them understand their feelings, build confidence or manage difficult experiences.
Our aim is to notice concerns early, listen carefully and provide appropriate support.
What Do We Mean by Emotional Wellbeing?
Emotional wellbeing is about how children feel, how they understand and manage their emotions and how they cope with everyday experiences.
It can include:
Our Whole-School Approach
Supporting wellbeing is everyone's responsibility.
At Ysgol y Graig, we promote emotional wellbeing through:
What Might a Child Need Support With?
Children may need additional emotional support for many different reasons.
These could include:
How We Support Children
Support may include:
Sometimes support is short-term and designed to help a child through a particular difficulty.
Listening to ChildrenChildren's voices are important.
We encourage pupils to talk about:
Where appropriate, children are involved in decisions about the support they receive.
Working With Families
Families know their children best.
If we have concerns about a child's emotional wellbeing, we will aim to work in partnership with parents and carers.
Similarly, if you notice changes at home or have concerns about your child, please let us know.
Working together helps us develop a clearer understanding of what a child may need.
When More Support Is Needed
Sometimes school-based support may not be enough on its own.
Where appropriate, and with family involvement, we may seek advice or support from other professionals or services.
This may include health, educational psychology, family support or other specialist services.
When Should I Speak to School?
Please contact us if you notice that your child:
Early conversations can make a real difference.
Who Can I Speak To?
Your child's class teacher is usually the best first point of contact.
You can also speak to the school's ALNCo Mrs Pomeroy or a member of the senior leadership team if you have wider concerns about your child's wellbeing or support.
At Ysgol y Graig, we want every child to feel: safe, heard, valued, supported and able to thrive.
Every child belongs, believes and thrives.
At Ysgol y Graig, we know that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, understood and connected.
Emotional wellbeing is therefore an important part of everyday school life.
All children experience different emotions, worries and challenges as they grow. Sometimes these are short-lived and can be supported through everyday relationships and routines. At other times, a child may need some additional support to help them understand their feelings, build confidence or manage difficult experiences.
Our aim is to notice concerns early, listen carefully and provide appropriate support.
What Do We Mean by Emotional Wellbeing?
Emotional wellbeing is about how children feel, how they understand and manage their emotions and how they cope with everyday experiences.
It can include:
- feeling safe and secure
- understanding emotions
- managing worries and frustrations
- developing confidence and self-esteem
- building positive relationships
- coping with change
- developing resilience
- asking for help when needed.
Our Whole-School Approach
Supporting wellbeing is everyone's responsibility.
At Ysgol y Graig, we promote emotional wellbeing through:
- positive relationships between children and adults
- clear routines and expectations
- a safe and inclusive environment
- opportunities for pupil voice
- restorative approaches
- teaching children about emotions and relationships
- encouragement and positive reinforcement
- support with friendships and social skills
- regular communication with families
- targeted support where needed.
What Might a Child Need Support With?
Children may need additional emotional support for many different reasons.
These could include:
- anxiety or worry
- low confidence
- friendship difficulties
- changes at home
- bereavement or loss
- separation
- difficulties managing emotions
- social communication
- transitions
- changes in routine
- difficulties with behaviour
- experiences that have caused distress.
How We Support Children
Support may include:
- check-ins with a trusted adult
- opportunities to talk and be listened to
- support with emotional vocabulary
- friendship or social skills work
- confidence-building activities
- restorative conversations
- small-group support
- ELSA support
- nurture-based approaches
- support from outside agencies where appropriate.
Sometimes support is short-term and designed to help a child through a particular difficulty.
Listening to ChildrenChildren's voices are important.
We encourage pupils to talk about:
- how they are feeling
- what is worrying them
- what helps them
- what they find difficult
- what they would like support with.
Where appropriate, children are involved in decisions about the support they receive.
Working With Families
Families know their children best.
If we have concerns about a child's emotional wellbeing, we will aim to work in partnership with parents and carers.
Similarly, if you notice changes at home or have concerns about your child, please let us know.
Working together helps us develop a clearer understanding of what a child may need.
When More Support Is Needed
Sometimes school-based support may not be enough on its own.
Where appropriate, and with family involvement, we may seek advice or support from other professionals or services.
This may include health, educational psychology, family support or other specialist services.
When Should I Speak to School?
Please contact us if you notice that your child:
- is regularly anxious or upset
- has become withdrawn
- is struggling with friendships
- is finding it difficult to manage emotions
- is reluctant to attend school
- is experiencing a significant change or loss
- appears to be finding everyday situations increasingly difficult.
Early conversations can make a real difference.
Who Can I Speak To?
Your child's class teacher is usually the best first point of contact.
You can also speak to the school's ALNCo Mrs Pomeroy or a member of the senior leadership team if you have wider concerns about your child's wellbeing or support.
At Ysgol y Graig, we want every child to feel: safe, heard, valued, supported and able to thrive.