Mental Health at Greenbank
At Greenbank Primary School we know that recognising and supporting emotional health and wellbeing is essential for school culture and learning.
Here are our aims:
1. Improve Children’s Emotional Wellbeing
2. Support Better Learning and Academic Outcomes
3. Develop Social and Relationship Skills
4. Create a Supportive and Inclusive School Climate
5. Identify and Support Children Who Need Help Early
6. Strengthen Relationships With Families
7. Support Staff Wellbeing Too
Greenbank Mental Health First Aiders:
Yvonne Matthew- Children's Welfare Officer
Toby Turnbull- Class Teacher
Ghosia Bi- Teaching Assistant
Our Mental Health First Aiders have completed certified training to recognise, support, and respond to children’s mental health needs safely and effectively.
They can be contacted via school on 01706 647923
Key adults at Greenbank:
Yvonne Matthew- Children's Welfare Officer
Hayley Birds- Family Support Worker
They can be contacted via school on 01706 647923
Support services:
#Thrive is for children and young people aged up to 19 years who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing issues. We support those feeling stressed, worried or not enjoying things.
You must live, or be registered with a GP practice (doctor), in the Rochdale borough.
#Thrive can also give advice and support to parents, carers and anyone that works with a child or young people.
We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years, up to 19 for neurodevelopmental disorders, and provide support to families and carers.
Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.
Mental health charities for children and young people
As a family take part in these fun curriculum-linked videos to inspire children to get moving for mental health, mindfulness and wellbeing;
BBC Moodboosters
Join in with some calming brain breaks! These are some of our favourites;
Bubble Bounce!
Blowing Bubbles!
Musical Tracing Maps, the whole family will love these! Do you recognise the music?
Musical Tracing 1
Musical Tracing 2
Musical Tracing 3
Musical Tracing 4
Musical Tracing 5
Make yourself a Wellbeing Shield;
Take part in the 'Kindness to yourself' challenge;
Relax- tips and worksheets
Make a mood tracker