As adults, we play an important role in teaching children and young people how to understand and manage their feelings when they grow up. We also make sure that all children know who they can speak to, if they have a problem within or outside school. Posters are displayed around the school with the names and pictures of key staff they can approach.
How can you support children at home?
Find time to talk, just the two of you – ‘Check in’ with them while you’re doing things together, so they get used to talking about their feelings.
Play together – Play helps them to be curious, learn new things, solve problems and express feelings without words.
Be a role-model – Show how you cope with difficult feelings and look after yourself.
The following link provides practical tips to support children's wellbeing and behaviour on the Place2Be website and the Hammersmith & Fulham Council website provides details of where to get additional support.
West London MIND have also provided a useful newsletter with tips for self-care over the Summer holidays.
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If you have any worries at home, tell an adult that you trust, or you can contact ChildLine. Call ChildLine free on 0800 1111 or