AIBU to think primary schools could do more to support pupils

[EnidMatilda]

A bit of inflammatory heading but I am keen to hear how your primary school is supporting your child's wellbeing and mental health.

I've just returned from maternity leave and I have a whole school responsibility of mental well being. I don't have a class at the moment so I have time on my hands put some things in place. I'm mostly working from home but I'm in school at points.

I'm particularly looking for ideas that increase social interation and 'fun' without adding additional burden on teachers' workload. If your child is particularly vulnerable in terms of anxiety or is very isolated, are the school doing anything additional to support you/them?

Would love to hear your successes so that I can help my own pupils. Feel very sad for some of them who are desperate to come back to school.

Many thanks.

Two live lessons a day to get them debating and seeing other pupils, assembly once a week for the whole year, phone call catch ups with the teacher once a week to speak directly to the pupil 1:1 about how they are and what they may need.

I don't want to say too much about what my sons school is doing because last time it was a bit outing. And no I don't work for any school or anything or anywhere else related to education, and I'm not getting anything at all by saying this. I'm literally saying it because I feel it's true. But my sons school is doing a fantastic job in my opinion. Can't fault what they are doing at all. They had clearly planned in advance for this eventuality so when it happened they were prepared for it. The teachers are wonderful and we feel incredibly supported. Couldn't ask for or want more.