Emotional Well-being

At Oakfield, we recognise that to offer the best possible provision, we need to allow some of our pupils to access emotional well-being support if and when required. 

Supporting pupils with social and emotional difficulties to recognise, understand and manage their emotions. This will increase their wellbeing within the school environment.

We have a qualified team who can offer support in the following areas:

• Understanding and coping with feelings about ourselves and others.
• Developing self–esteem and positive interaction with others.
• Being emotionally literate helps young people to focus on their learning.

Here are some of the areas the team may focus on:

• Recognising and managing feelings and emotions.
• Self-esteem.
• Understanding and managing anger difficulties.
• Friendship and relationship skills.
• Therapeutic stories.
• Social development skills.
• Supporting a child through loss and bereavement.
• Keys to good communication.

Our programmes have the flexibility to accommodate the range of needs of our pupils.

Benefits to pupils:

• Feel supported by having allocated time and being listened to.
• Develop greater awareness.
• Learn to talk about difficulties.
• Develop coping strategies.
• Interact more successfully with others.
• Feel better and more confident about themselves.

How does Emotional Well-being work? What things could their work include?

• Regular sessions during the school week for approx. 30 to 40 minutes.
• Sessions can be individual or in small groups and tailored to the pupil’s individual needs.
• Sessions can be enjoyable and may include a range of resources.
• Sessions include time to talk and relax.
• Pupils’ progress will be reviewed routinely within the Emotional Well-being Team.
• Emotional Well-being Provision is accessible to all pupils throughout the school day.

Pupils can access Emotional Well-being as a drop-in. This is available during unstructured times, tutoring, breaks and lunchtime. This gives pupils time to talk about their worries and be able to speak to the staff regarding any difficulties they may be experiencing either in school or at home.

As a parent/carer, you can help by informing the school/Key Worker of any issues affecting your child. For more information on the provision, please contact the school to speak with a member of the Emotional Well-being Team.