Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional Wellbeing Teams are a government initiative also known nationally as Mental Health Support Teams. They are specially trained to help children at school with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. From time to time, children and young people need additional support with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, so we’re here to help. Getting the right support early can prevent problems getting bigger, so that your child can enjoy school, home, time with family & friends, and other activities.
They provide support to all children in the school, and work together with everyone in the school community to promote a ‘whole school approach’ to emotional wellbeing and mental health. We also work with children and their parents/carers in group or 1:1 sessions to support with specific problems.
For more information on support available please speak to Miss Akehurst.
Parent Workshops
Dates of the parent workshops being run in terms 1 & 2 by the Emotional Wellbeing Team are listed below. Please click on the links to attend any workshop.
Me and My Child: Understanding Resilience
30th November 2026 12.30-14.30
Would you like to come and meet with other parents and carers to reflect and generate ideas of how you can be a positive role model of resilience for your child? You are invited to a workshop about understanding resilience and its importance in your child’s development. It will help you to consider factors which can help to build your child’s’ resilience in the context of caring relationships.
Understanding your Child's Behaviour
Are you currently experiencing difficulties with your child at home? Would you like to come and meet with other parents and carers and learn about ways to enjoy your time more with your child? You are invited to a workshop about understanding and communicating with your child. It will help you consider factors which influence behaviour. We also discuss techniques that you can use at home for behaviours that you feel are difficult to manage.
Supporting Your Child with Worries & Fears
18th November 2026 12.30-14.30
Are your child’s worries and fears starting to impact their day to day life? Would you like to come and meet with other parents and carers and learn about ways to support your children so they can manage their concerns and enjoy themselves more? You are invited to a workshop which focusses on understanding what anxiety is, the symptoms you may notice in your child and some techniques to help manage this anxiety.
Understanding Neurodiversity
Do you have questions about neurodiversity? Maybe you would like to build on your understanding of children’s different ways of experiencing the world. Would you like to come and meet with other parents and carers and learn about ways to support your child? You are invited to a workshop about understanding neurodiversity. We also discuss helpful strategies that you can use at home to help support your child.
The Mind, The Body and You
15th December 2026 10.30-12.30
You are invited to a workshop about understanding eating disorders/ disordered eating in primary school-aged children. We will discuss what to look out for and how to support your child at home. Including:
- An overview of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, and Pica.
- Warning signs to look out for
- Supporting our children through role modelling and active listening
- Look at some practical strategies you can use which may include doing a self-care activity with your child and the importance of look after self and creating your own support network.
Online Support and Intervention for Child Anxiety
updated osi poster kent and medway 1 .pdf
Parent Wellbeing Survey - February 2026
Please click here to see the results of the parent survey undertaken in February 2026.