Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health at Montalbo Nursery and Primary School:
Collaborate: We work with numerous external agencies to help children and families who are experiencing difficulty. Our door is always open to children, parents or staff who need to talk. If you would like to discuss the support that may be available to you or your child, please contact the school office to speak to Miss Richardson.
Endeavour: We are constantly reflecting on how we can work to improve the ways in which we support the wellbeing of our school community. We are currently working towards the ‘Wellbeing Award for Schools’.
Inspire: Children are given opportunities to try wellbeing boosting activities through weekly wellbeing assemblies and related wellbeing challenges.
Miss Richardson is a key contact for concerns around wellbeing. Please contact Miss Richardson by emailing montalbo@durhamlearning.net or telephoning 01833637718.
Wellbeing Award for Schools:
In 2022 we were accredited with the ‘Wellbeing Award for Schools’ in recognition for our work supporting children, parents and staff.
We have several member of staff trained in supporting children with mental health and wellbeing, as well as working with the Emotional Resilience team or other professionals where necessary. Each class has two children as Wellbeing Champions who look out for all of their classmates.
Information for Parents:
Relationships
PRIMARY Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships
Harbour
If you are struggling as a result of domestic violence or abuse you can get support from Harbour here.
Active Lunch
Our physical health has a huge impact on our overall wellbeing. Live Well North East live stream a free fitness session every Monday at 12pm. For more information search Live Well North East CIC on Facebook.
Chill and Chat
A supportive chat for new and expectant Mums via Zoom. Contact livewellneoffice@gmail.com for more information.
Information for Parents of Children in Early Years
The Early Years & Prevention Department is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals, some with a background in psychoanalytic child psychotherapy, counselling, clinical and educational psychology. We have specialisms in parent infant psychotherapy, video based treatments, therapy for parents and toddlers (in groups and individually) as well as other Mentalization based approaches. We are also developing and delivering specialised support for fathers in the Perinatal period. More information can be found here
Information for Children:
Childline
Rollercoaster Support
A support group for parents/ carers supporting a child with any kind of mental health problem from low mood to eating disorders. 1:1 and group support via email, phone, video call available. More information here.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga is a great mindful activity that is good for our body and our mind. You can access free yoga and meditation on the Cosmic Kids Youtube channel here.
Information for Staff:
