As a school, we recognise the importance of supporting children’s emotional health and wellbeing as well as their academic learning. Now that the children have returned to school, we wish to continue to offer opportunities for families to engage in activities that promote time together and having fun!

Each week, we will be suggesting an activity that both your child/ren and your family may like to participate in to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Earth Day 2021 – Growing plants

Earth day takes place on April 22^nd 2021. On this day, people across the world take part in activities to help protect the planet.

The theme for 2021 is ‘Restore the Earth’. This theme helps people to think about natural ways to fix some of the changes that humans have made to the planet.

This weekend’s wellbeing activity is linked to planting.

Deforestation is one of the major causes of climate change. Trees and plants are important because they produce oxygen and take CO₂ out of the air.

This weekend, why not have a go at planting your own plants, flowers, fruits or vegetables.

Have fun!

Miss Russell

SENCO

As a school, we recognise the importance of supporting children’s emotional health and wellbeing as well as their academic learning.

The children have worked incredibly hard over the past term to continue their fantastic engagement and learning in what has been a very challenging time for everyone.

Holidays are a time to relax and enjoy some family time. Below, I have put some suggestions for activities and events that are taking place over the Easter break which you might like to explore.

Wishing you all a relaxing break.

Miss Russell

SENCO

SSPP Easter Wellbeing activities 2021

Easter biscuits

Easter Egg nests

Easter garden

Easter morning handprint scene

Easter prayer card

Parents Opening Doors (PODS) are offering parent sessions led by the local Educational psychology team to talk about and learn strategies for children who are on the ASD pathway or have a diagnosis of ASD.

If you are interested in accessing the session, please email or telephone Jayne at PODS.

ASD support sessions

Many thanks,

Miss Russell

SENCO

World Autism Awareness Week – 29^th March – 4^th April 2021

One in every 100 UK school children is autistic and, without the right support, school can be a confusing and difficult place.

This year, the National Autistic Society have produced some wonderful resources to teach children about autism.

In EYFS, the children are introduced to Daisy and Ollie and their friend Theo who is autistic.

In KS1 and KS2, the children meet the ‘Trummies’ – six vibrant personalities who teach us the 5 important rules for helping children with autism:

1. Give people time to think and answer questions.
2. Help people who find change difficult.
3. Help keep lights low and the sound down.
4. Understand that people get anxious about new places and faces.
5. If someone is having a hard time, give them a smile and help them feel fine.

If you would like more information about autism or World Autism Awareness Week, please visit the National Autistic Society at: www.autism.org.uk

Miss Russell

SENCO