What is the Emotional Wellbeing Team?
EWTs (also known as mental health support teams) are part of a government initiative that aims to promote good emotional wellbeing and mental health by supporting children and their families through prevention, early intervention and education. EWTs are based in schools.
What support does the Emotional Wellbeing Team offer?
There are a number of different ways that we may be able to support your child:
• Support for children experiencing anxiety will be provided through sessions offered to parents as this has been proven to be the most effective way to address anxiety in primary school aged children;
• Support for parents who would like to understand more about their child and enjoy their time with their child more (for children under 8);
• Supporting staff in your child’s school through training and consultation;
• Groups and workshops for children on topics such as ways of looking after your wellbeing, dealing with bullying and preparing for moving to secondary school;
• Supporting the school to develop a ‘whole school approach’ to emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Online workshops for parents on topics such as understanding your child’s behaviour, preparing for your child’s move to secondary school and ways of looking after your child’s emotional wellbeing;
Who are our Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners?
Hello! We are the Emotional Wellbeing Team at Herne Bay Junior School; Clare Ahari and Emily Smith. We are an NHS service that work in schools to support children and families with difficulties around anxiety, behaviour, and emotional regulation. We provide support through workshops or targeted groups with children/parents and can also offer 1:1 interventions to support parents/carers with their child’s difficulty. Our aim is to ensure children and families are provided with the right support to prevent problems getting bigger, so that a child can navigate and enjoy all aspects of their life.
How does my child access this support? How do I access this support?
Groups and workshops may be provided to your child in school and you will be informed if your child is included. Groups and workshops for parents will be advertised by the school. If you would like to receive support for you child who is experiencing anxiety or you would like support to understand your child’s behaviour more and enjoy your time with your child more (for parents of children under 8), then you will need to complete a brief request for support form.
They are available to access here Request for support form or you can collect paper copies from the office. Please return the Request for Support forms to Mrs. Edwards, via the school office.
Please see the link for more information: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/kent-primary-schools