MENTAL HEALTH
That’s where local schools come in with an array of imaginative and thought-provoking initiatives
are encouraged to think about kindness, connection and what makes them feel valued, says Louise Wakefield, head of pre prep at the school. Making change For Mental Health Awareness Week this year, the emphasis is on taking action (not just raising awareness), and that’s definitely where our local schools come in with an array of imaginative and thought-provoking activities and initiatives. As principal at Sancton Wood School Richard Settle points out, that emphasis on positive ways of thinking and acting can have a long-term impact. “It can sharpen the focus,” he says. “You need a joined-up approach that’s going to cover not just the children’s time at school but build a state of mind that will carry them through their lives afterwards.” He cites the importance of building strong routines that include self-care –
WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION Comberton Village School (above) offers a range of mental health support including mentoring and safe spaces, while Sancton Wood School (left) encourages self-care routines
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