Wellbeing Matters

Thoughts, comments, ideas and pause for thought from members of our school and extended community.

October 2021

Wellbeing Matters
Published 14/10/21, by Angela Slater
Everyday feelings - it's never too early to talk about mental health

Sometimes, when teaching children, it can be tempting to dumb things down or swerve difficult topics. However, this can be a disservice to them. As head of PSHEe, I believe it is important to empower pupils with knowledge before they actually need it - not too early, but just when they are ready.

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Wellbeing matters
Published 07/10/21, by Angela Slater
World Mental Health Day, Sunday 10 October

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From the Base
Published 01/10/21, by Angela Slater
Challenging boys on assumed attitudes

All of us need our frame of reference challenged. The attitudes and assumptions we take on because of our own experience AND what society tells us is the norm, form our frame of reference. For example, my assumption that Winchester is a friendly, welcoming place is based on my experience and what people say to me about it, however, I should not assume this is the same experience for others.

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