Wellbeing

Emotional Health and Mental Well-Being at Frinton

Over the course of their education, children spend over 7,800 hours at school. With such a huge amount of time spent in the classroom, schools provide an ideal environment for promoting good emotional wellbeing and identifying early behaviour changes and signs of mental distress. The social and emotional skills, knowledge, and behaviours that young people learn in the classroom can help them to build resilience and set the pattern for how they will manage their mental health throughout their lives. Emotional wellbeing is a clear indicator of academic achievement, success and satisfaction in later life. Evidence shows that mental health and wellbeing programmes in schools, can lead to significant improvements in children’s mental health, and social and emotional skills. Wellbeing provision in schools can also lead to reductions in classroom misbehaviour and bullying

At Frinton, we take emotional health and mental well-being very seriously. Every class provides a wide range of activities that promote emotional health and mental well-being including the daily mile, Worry Monster’s/Boxes, class and team building activities and Calm Corners. Every week we also hold at least two emotional and mental health well-being groups- The Gardening Friendship Group, The friendly Creative Group and our Well-Being Hub. We also have a Learning Mentor Miss Down who provides a range of supporting activities in a 1-1 or small group basis.

Well being Resources and Links

DfE - Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff

Frinton on Sea Wellbeing Provision Map - 2022/2023

Essex Wellbeing Service

Ten tips for talking to your child

CAMHS Resources

Every Mind Matters

Anna Freud Centre

SEND HUB

Our SEND Hub is a dedicated specialist unit designed to support children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or those awaiting assessment for an EHCP. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that caters to the unique needs of each child, ensuring they receive the tailored support necessary for their development.

At the heart of our provision is the bespoke 6 Core Strengths Curriculum, which focuses on enhancing key areas of learning and personal growth. This curriculum is complemented by personalised plans for each child, which are developed in collaboration with parents, educators, and specialists. These plans are regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure that they remain relevant and effective in meeting the evolving needs of our students.

Currently, we have seven children in attendance across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, each benefiting from our targeted interventions and supportive learning environment. Our dedicated team of educators and support staff work tirelessly to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that by fostering a sense of belonging and providing appropriate resources, we empower our students to reach their full potential and prepare them for future success.