Heathrow Primary School
Heathrow Primary School
Information for Parents
Helpful websites, apps and activities
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing
'The 5 Ways to Wellbeing' campaign was designed in order to raise awareness about simple strategies that everyone can adopt for improving our overall mental health and wellbeing.
1. Connect… With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.
2. Be active… Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.
3. Take notice… Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
4. Keep learning… Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
5. Give … Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, as linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
A website for children and young people. There are different sections offering information and advice on signs and symptoms, seeking help and looking after yourself. Some handy advice for parents too.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/
NSPCC - Help for adults concerned about a child
NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000
Childline - Help for children and young people call Childline Talk: 0800 1111
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day - in full confidence.
Call 116 123 - it's FREE
Information and signposting for mental health, treatment options and advocacy services
Call Mind on 0300 123 3393
https://www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing/self-care/
Self-care Anna Freud - Resources to prioritise mental health and wellbeing.
Resources to help when dealing with change and transition.
- Attitude
- Achievement
- Aspiration