--- title: "Wellbeing" url: "https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/wellbeing" school: "Shirley Junior School" --- # Wellbeing Hub ## Wellbeing Support Here you can find lots of resources to support the emotional wellbeing of both adults and children. If you are concerned about your child's emotional wellbeing, please talk to their teacher. In the first instance, the teacher and TAs can support them, and we can also refer them for ELSA sessions (time with our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) where they can talk issues through and develop coping strategies. For family support and advice on anything to do with parenting, please contact Esther Hardie, our Family Support Worker, who has a wealth of experience, advice and resources at her fingertips. - TGMC - Help For Anxiety - Bereavement - Low Self Esteem and Mental Health - Wellbeing Resources ### The Good Morning Club We are proud at SJS to be a TGMC Flagship school! The Good Morning Club provides families with easy access to practical support and guidance to help children thrive both at home and at school. Through the Parent Link section of the website ([TGMC](https://www.tgmc.uk/welcome)), parents and carers can find information about emotional regulation, anxiety, wellbeing and strategies to support children who may be experiencing worries or challenges. The site also includes resources about the use of regulation backpacks, which contain carefully selected tools and activities that can help children recognise, understand and manage their emotions. This approach is consistent with the provision we use in school, where we support children to develop self-regulation skills, build resilience and access appropriate strategies when they need them, creating a shared and supportive approach between home and school. The Parent Portal is packed with practical tools and guidance designed especially for home life, including: - Bite-sized video advice for common behavioural challenges- all aligned with the strategies we use in school, to create consistency and reinforce positive habits - Access to the Digital Backpack- an interactive tool to help children learn how to manage emotions and self-regulate more effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to work together in supporting your child's growth and wellbeing both at school and at home. The portal offers support with: ![](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/images/82db0b2f4fbbb08951580075d4d64a83.png) ### Help For Anxiety - [SAM App for Anxiety](http://www.sam-app.org.uk/) - App to help with anxiety management. - [NHS Every Mind Matters](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/) - Support for stress, anxiety, and depression. Using the documents below, create a fun activity with daily positive affirmations and enjoy daily journaling activity to support your child's emotional wellbeing. My 10 Minute Journal 313 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/10_MInute_Journal.pdf) Positive Affirmations 499 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Postive_Affirmations_Fortune_Teller.pdf) ### Bereavement Support Below are some helpful charities and guides that can support with child bereavement and support for parents and carers. - [Simon Says](https://www.simonsays.org.uk/) - Bereavement support for young people. - [Child Bereavement UK](https://www.childbereavementuk.org/) - Child bereavement support. - [MindEd](https://www.minded.org.uk/) - Bereavement support information for parents and carers, co-created by parent experts with a professional author. Help on Facing Death and Loss 1.54 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Death_and_Loss.pdf) Dealing With Accidents and Trauma 899 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Accidents_and_Trauma.pdf) ### Low Self Esteem - Reframe Unhelpful Thoughts [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/tfkhkFwCtxs?rel=0) - **[NHS Advice](http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/)** - Help for those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions. --- ### Mental Health Support #### Help for Adults - [In Hand](https://www.inhand.org.uk) - App promoting awareness of mental wellbeing. - [MindShift CBT](https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/) - Mental health app for managing anxiety. - [Prevent Suicide](https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk) - Support for people with suicidal thoughts or concerns about others. - [Blurt Foundation Toolkit](https://www.blurtitout.org/resource/mental-health-toolkit/) - Mental health advice and resources. #### Help for Children - [Shout](https://www.giveusashout.org/resources/) - Free support line for young people in crisis. - [No Limits](https://nolimitshelp.org.uk/) - Support via phone, email, and web chat. - [MindEd](https://www.minded.org.uk/) - Educational resource on children and young people’s mental health. - [Get Self Help](https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk) - Free downloadable activities and videos for emotional support. #### Support Lines - Confidential helpline for adults worried about a young person: **0808 802 5544**. - Mental health crisis support available 24/7 - **NHS 111**. ### Emotional Wellbeing Support These are some websites and resources around mindset and emotional wellbeing, to help you and your children stay emotionally well. #### Websites - [Action for Happiness](https://www.actionforhappiness.org/) - Resources including monthly action calendars, podcasts, and wellbeing activities. - [Big Life Journal](https://biglifejournal-uk.co.uk/discount/Shirley10) - Interactive journal for children with mindset and emotional intelligence activities. - [BBC: Five Steps to Help Children’s Wellbeing](https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/five-ways-to-help-childrens-wellbeing/zfb2d6f) - Practical wellbeing guidance for children (useful for parents and schools). - [Boosting Mental Health in Kids](https://www.boundless.co.uk/be-inspired/wellbeing/kids-wellbeing-andy-cope) - Advice from Dr Andy Cope on supporting children's mental wellbeing. #### Apps - [The School Run: Wellbeing Apps](https://www.theschoolrun.com/best-wellbeing-apps-for-kids) - Curated list of recommended wellbeing apps for children. - [Internet Matters: App Guide](https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/wellbeing-apps-guide-for-kids/) - Guide to apps supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Please see the attachment below for more ideas on supporting wellbeing: Mindfulness & Relaxation Strategies 189 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Mindfulness_&_Relaxation_Strategies.pdf) ### Parents - [Parent Information](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents) - [Calendar](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/calendar) - [Weekly Communication](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/weekly-communication) - [Attendance](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/attendance) - [Clubs](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/clubs) - [Guidance for Parents/Carers](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/guidance-for-parents-carers) - [Home Learning](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/home-learning-and-guidance-for-parents) - [Music Tuition](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/music-tuition) - [PTFA](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/ptfa) - [Educational Visits](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/payments) - [School Dinners](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/school-dinners) - [Uniform](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/uniform) - [Medical ](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/medical) - [Emergency School Closures](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/emergency-school-closures) - [Wellbeing Hub](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/wellbeing) ![Shirley Junior School](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/images/logo/7AFDA2CEAF8439BF9A5E3115DCECCDD2.png) ### Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 5XE 023 8077 1434 ### Useful Links - [Our Ethos](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/our-ethos) - [Meet the Team](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/meet-the-team) - [Governors](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/governors) - [Term Dates](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/term-dates) - [Attendance](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/attendance) ### Helpful Links - [Clubs](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/clubs) - [Payments](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/payments) - [Uniform](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/uniform) - [Ofsted](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/key-information/ofsted-performance-data) - [Safeguarding](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/safeguarding) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067167382469) ### Translation © Copyright 2026 Shirley Junior School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)