King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls have been working with the Foundation Office to launch web pages linking to resources that they have found useful for supporting our community’s wellbeing.
The “Surviving and Thriving” site went live in February with sections for staff, students, governors, and parents and carers, covering Anxiety, Bereavement, Bullying, Inclusion, Low mood and Self-harm, which are being expanded regularly.
Jane Glendenning, Designated Safeguarding Lead & Director of Pastoral Care for years 7-11 at King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, has been integral in providing content for the website. She comments: "I feel really passionately about good wellbeing and our need to look after ourselves so that we can not only function but thrive in the process. We have been faced with so much change and uncertainty over the last 12 months, that it can sometimes be hard for all of us to look inward and reflect on what we need to do to feel better, or to recalibrate. By creating this wellbeing hub we hope that students, staff and parents can dip in and out of the site not only if, or when, they feel they need help, but also to provide further inspiration or ideas to try new ways of retaining their positive attitude and lifestyle.
"Wellbeing, be it in relation to physical or mental health, is intrinsic to a young person's ability to learn and fulfil their potential. We want to be able to support students to build their resilience so that they know how to look after their own wellbeing, or to be aware of services that are available to them. We also hope adults will find the materials useful; either as a carer of a young person, or for their own personal needs. Not everyone feels confident to ask for help or advice, so we hope this will break down barriers to accessing support, as the links provide resources and further signposting for everyone in our communities."
Mental health is a fundamental aspect of everyone’s health and a priority for all of us. Of course these pages are not a substitute for professional help where it is needed, but it’s hoped that sharing these across our schools will benefit everyone.
Your comments and ideas for additional sections and links are welcome, please email [email protected]
The “Surviving and Thriving” site went live in February with sections for staff, students, governors, and parents and carers, covering Anxiety, Bereavement, Bullying, Inclusion, Low mood and Self-harm, which are being expanded regularly.
Jane Glendenning, Designated Safeguarding Lead & Director of Pastoral Care for years 7-11 at King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, has been integral in providing content for the website. She comments: "I feel really passionately about good wellbeing and our need to look after ourselves so that we can not only function but thrive in the process. We have been faced with so much change and uncertainty over the last 12 months, that it can sometimes be hard for all of us to look inward and reflect on what we need to do to feel better, or to recalibrate. By creating this wellbeing hub we hope that students, staff and parents can dip in and out of the site not only if, or when, they feel they need help, but also to provide further inspiration or ideas to try new ways of retaining their positive attitude and lifestyle.
"Wellbeing, be it in relation to physical or mental health, is intrinsic to a young person's ability to learn and fulfil their potential. We want to be able to support students to build their resilience so that they know how to look after their own wellbeing, or to be aware of services that are available to them. We also hope adults will find the materials useful; either as a carer of a young person, or for their own personal needs. Not everyone feels confident to ask for help or advice, so we hope this will break down barriers to accessing support, as the links provide resources and further signposting for everyone in our communities."
Mental health is a fundamental aspect of everyone’s health and a priority for all of us. Of course these pages are not a substitute for professional help where it is needed, but it’s hoped that sharing these across our schools will benefit everyone.
Your comments and ideas for additional sections and links are welcome, please email [email protected] 
