Mental Health and Wellbeing Statement
At Eastlands Primary School we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing or our whole school community – pupils, staff, parents/carers and governors.
- We understand wellbeing as a state of being comfortable, healthy and happy.
- We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support.
- We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
- We will strive to create an environment, that has a whole school approach, in providing excellent mental health support, understanding and intervention.
- For self help sites to support your or your child's wellbeing click HERE
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Encouraging healthy habits - Eat Well and Move More campaign
Warwickshire County Council is supporting families to make healthier choices through the Eat Well Move More campaign, helping children build lifelong healthy habits.
Eat Well
Healthy eating starts with simple swaps. Replacing fizzy drinks, juice drinks, and flavoured milks with water, lower-fat milk, or drinks with no-added-sugar is a great way to cut down on sugar. Energy drinks are not recommended for children under 16 as they are high in caffeine and can lead to physical and mental health issues.
Involving children in meal planning can also encourage healthier eating. Let them choose recipes, pick vegetables and fruits at the supermarket, and get them helping with meal preparation. Children learn by watching their parents—so setting a good example can make a real impact.
Portion size matters too. Kids are smaller than adults, so start with a smaller portion. If they’re still hungry, they’ll ask for more. When eating out, look for child-friendly options that include fruit and vegetables, and try to avoid bigger portion sizes like ‘go large or ‘supersize’ deals.
Sugary snacks can add up quickly. Fruit and vegetables are a great snack choice, but if kids are having packaged snacks, aim for no more than two a day.
Move more:
A healthy lifestyle also involves plenty of physical activity. Children should ideally be active for at least 60 minutes a day, with 30 minutes taking place outside of school. This can be broken into short 10-minute bursts—they could try scootering to school, skipping to the shops, or dancing to a song!
There are lots of ways to encourage children to be more active. Make exercise fun by turning activities into games like tag, hide-and-seek, or dancing. Walk or bike to school if possible or visit a local park for a family walk. Warwickshire also offers a range of after-school sports clubs where young people can stay fit while developing socially
For more information and resources, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/eatwellmovemore