Wellbeing
Welcome to the Wellbeing section of our school's website. At Broadfield Primary Academy, we recognise the importance of underpinning academic growth by nurturing the holistic well-being of our students.
This section provides resources, support, and guidance to help our students and their families, and to promote positive mental health practices among our school community.
Navigating the challenges of growing up can sometimes be overwhelming. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where students feel empowered to prioritise their wellbeing and seek assistance when needed. It is very important that if you have any worries or concerns about your safety, mental health or wellbeing you talk to a member of staff.
In collaboration with students, parents, staff and mental health professionals, we have curated a range of resources to signpost you to. Whether you're looking for information on coping strategies, stress management techniques during exams, or seeking support for yourself or a friend, you'll find valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the ups and downs of life.
Our goal is to promote a culture of open dialogue surrounding mental health, reducing stigma, and creating a sense of belonging within our school community.
Our Mental Health First Aiders are Mrs Brown and Mrs Dale
Who are Thought-Full?
Thought-Full are The Mental Health Support Team in Schools in West Sussex. They are a team of practitioners working in primary and secondary schools supporting school aged children up to 18 years old with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Thought-Full can support children and young people who are experiencing the following: mild to moderate low mood and/or anxiety, fears, worry, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, eating problems (linked to mood and emotional issues) and young children with behavioural issues. Our offer of 1:1 support uses an evidence-based approach of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
CBT is an evidenced based intervention proven effective in helping children and young people to cope with, and manage the difficulties they are experiencing. It is a psychological therapy that is based on the concept that emotional issues are caused and kept going by unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviours. CBT focuses on a thoughts, feelings and behaviours cycle. It helps identify these unhelpful cycles of thinking and behaving, so that with help, a child or young person can build a more helpful belief and improve their problem-solving skills which will then reduce emotional difficulties.
How does this work at BPA
We are hosting a Educational Mental Health practitioner called Ibby. She will be with us every week and will be taking on a caseload of students to work with.
Thought-Full Guide for Parents and Carers
My Happy Mind is a programme that is grounded in neuroscience and scientific research. It is a programme designed to support the development of good mental health habits, resilience and self-esteem. It has been commissioned by the NHS and we have been able to access it through the NHS.
All our children have a My Happy Mind lesson each week and are encouraged apply the strategies they learn to their daily lives.
You can find out what they have been learning and further support the development of these good mental health habits at home through the My Happy Mind parent app. The app includes videos so that you can follow along with the children's learning, audio breathing exercises, stories and fun activities that you can do together at home.