At Barnwood we recognise the importance of emotional well-being. This is especially important in these difficult times. A growing body of research shows that pupils who are emotionally healthy do better at school. PSHE education helps children and young people to achieve their potential by supporting their wellbeing and tackling issues that can affect their ability to learn, such as anxiety and loneliness.

The mental well-being of our children is paramount during these unprecedented times. If you are concerned about your child or just feel they need a boost please talk to your child’s class teacher, they will be able to advise and support you. They can also direct you to our Pastoral Team who can offer more specific support.

The new well-being section on our website will provide a variety of links to give you the support you need. It also has lots of ideas for physical activities which support well-being.

Gloucestershire Family Directory provides signposts to further support.

https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/home.page

This service offers offer a free confidential advice line providing guidance and emotional support on any aspect of parenting, mental health and well-being and family life.

Many families may be finding current circumstances difficult and worrying.  Whilst having more time together as a family can be a pleasure, the additional pressures of home schooling, managing your child’s anxiety and not seeing friends and loved ones is a challenge for us all. 

We can help you….

• We have time to listen to you.  Let us know what is going on for you and what is causing you concern.  No worry is too small or too big for us to support you with.
• Once we fully understand your concerns we can think through together how you and your family can overcome your problems.  This may involve us recommending someone else to help you, we may help you access useful websites or resources or we might agree together some practical approaches you can try and call you back to see how you got on.
• Unfortunately we are not able to offer legal, financial or medical advice but can always put you in touch with someone who can.

 How to contact us….

Our service is available Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

• Call us free of charge on 01452 427362.  If we can’t answer straight away please leave a message and we will call you back.
• Email us at familyinfo@gloucestershire.gov.uk   and we will respond to you the same working day.
• Find us on Facebook –just search for Family Information Service – Gloucestershire and leave us a message.
• Use this directory to look for lots of useful hints, tips and support, simply type in the keyword of a subject you are looking for into the search option at the top of this page or click on one of the pink headings to the left of this page to find the information you are looking for.

Government Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing

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