Wellbeing

IVJS Well-being Statement

We will put well-being at the heart of our school. 
We understand well-being as a state of being comfortable, healthy and happy.
We will drive the message forward, to ensure that mental health is everyone's priority across the whole school community. 
We will strive to create an environment, which has a whole school approach, in providing excellent mental health support, understanding and intervention. 

At IVJS we: 

Believe: Everyone in the school community will believe in themselves and each other. 
Achieve: Everyone in the school community will be supported in achieving more than they ever thought they could. 
Succeed: Everyone in the school community will be successful, lifelong learners.   
Together: We will work together as a community to make this vision a reality 

Don't forget, there should always be time to make sure we all think about our own well being and the well being of those around us. We have put a few resources below to help everyone take a few minutes out to make sure we are all ok!

Why not build a time capsule!
Although we are going through some very strange times, remember that this is a moment in history! While you may try to imagine what it was like for children in the Victorian times, children in 100 years time will wonder what it was like for us!
Click here to download a full booklet to print and fill in or create your own!

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Have you tried Yoga yet?
Cosmic Kids is a channel on Youtube with Yoga and Mindfulness designed for children.

Relaxing and Calming Exercises
Have a look at some of these videos for great ways to unwind from the charity Mind.

NHS Every Mind
Click below for the NHS Every Mind Matters webpage.

Twinkl Mindfulness
Twinkl have added resources for both children and parents while children are home learning.

NHS Healthy Minds Activities
NHS South Tyneside and Sunderland have released a children's Health and Emotional Wellbeing activity pack. They may be far away but the activities here are great for everyone!

​Young Minds Wellbeing Activity Calendar
Planning is always a great way to focus the mind!
​Young Minds have created a weekly calendar to encourage you and your family to plan the week, making sure you plan in time for fun!

Parent Weekly Wellbeing Newsletter

​Useful Links

• ​​SafeSpot is an iPhone and Android app that promotes positive mental wellbeing in children and young people and has been designed to help children and young people with their coping skills.
• MindEd’s advice and resources for families on supporting children’s mental health.
• BBC’s wellbeing resources for families.
• Mental Health at Work: Supporting Educators' Mental Health including during the pandemic. Round-the-clock one-to-one support by call or text from trained volunteers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
• NHS: Mental Health Helplines for Urgent Help - NHS 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for. Help is available to speak to a mental health professional.
• Cruse Bereavement Care: Coronavirus, Bereavement and Grief online information, advice and support. Helpline: 0808 808 1677
• Barnardo’s See, hear, respond hub: information for parents and carers to help with some of the challenges the pandemic has presented.

Wellbeing Calendar

Wellbeing Leaflet