Wellbeing
Supportive Network
We provide a supportive network for connecting families and staff together with appropriate multi-agencies and we facilitate this for all the students’ needs throughout their learning journey here and beyond.
At The Redway School, our pupils inspire and guide us in all aspects of what we do so it is essential that we advocate effectively and allow their voices to be heard. They are our joy and inspiration and as such we need to be flexible and adapt to meet their individual needs. In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team we also have a Well-being team whose role is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing throughout school for pupils, staff and inclusion incorporating the Therapy team. By ensuring SEMH and wellbeing needs are fully met we can enrich learning experiences within the school which will positively improve self-esteem as well as encouraging more times of ‘awe and wonder’. This sense of belonging for our pupils will provide comfort and security and will ensure all vulnerable pupils have a voice and will be listened to.
Mental Health Team
We also have a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders who can support staff with mental health concerns, signpost staff to appropriate professional agencies and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing across the school. We also wish to extend this support network to parents of families who may need extra provision and we will be endeavouring to assist in terms of regular meetings and care groups to facilitate this.
We aim to empower – and through the curriculum there are many opportunities to boost pupil wellbeing, for example, through yoga, creative activities, massage, following interests and hobbies. Everything we do considers the need to ensure our young people remain settled, happy, involved, engaged, confident, and are able to blossom…