Wellbeing

Wellbeing at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

At St Mary of the Angels, the wellbeing of our children, staff and families is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where everyone feels supported and valued.

All of our staff are trained in Mental Health First Aid, ensuring that we are well-equipped to respond to the emotional and mental health needs of our school community. We are also proud to be a My Happy Mind school, following a programme that helps children build resilience, confidence and positive mental wellbeing.

Meet Our Learning Mentor

My name is Mrs Filson, and I am delighted to be the Learning Mentor at St Mary of the Angels.

Having previously worked as a teaching assistant across all year groups, I am a familiar face to many of the children. My role is to support pupils in overcoming any barriers to learning, particularly those linked to social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

I work closely with staff, families and external support networks to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Approach to Wellbeing

We believe that supporting children’s emotional health helps them to succeed academically and enjoy their learning journey.

Children may experience barriers to learning such as:

Anxiety or worries
Difficulties at home
Challenges with behaviour
Friendship or social concerns, including bullying
Bereavement or loss
Low engagement or motivation
Transition worries (e.g. moving to secondary school)
Organisation difficulties
Anger or emotional regulation challenges
Self-esteem and confidence issues

How We Can Help

At St Mary’s, we offer a wide range of support, including:

A safe, welcoming space for children to talk
Confidential, non-judgemental support for pupils and families
Close partnership working with teachers and parents
Tailored activities and interventions to meet individual needs
Short-term support to build emotional skills and resilience
Access to additional services and external support where needed

Getting Support

If you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing or feel there may be barriers to their learning, please speak to your child’s class teacher in the first instance. You are also welcome to talk to any member of staff — we are all here to help.