Mental Health and Wellbeing

What We Are Proud Of

We are proud of the caring and inclusive culture we have built:

Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils
Children who feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings
A consistent whole-school approach to wellbeing
Staff who are committed to understanding and supporting mental health
A community built on kindness, respect and belonging

How We Support Mental Health and Wellbeing

We support pupils through a range of universal and targeted approaches:

Universal Support (for all pupils)

Daily check-ins and strong class-based relationships
High-quality PSHE curriculum promoting resilience and emotional literacy
A positive behaviour approach rooted in understanding and support
Opportunities for mindfulness, reflection and emotional regulation

Targeted Support (when needed)

Small group or 1:1 interventions
Access to pastoral support staff
Support plans tailored to individual needs
Close communication with families

Our Wellbeing and Pastoral Team

Our experienced team ensures that support is always available:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs A.Bashor-Pugh
Deputy DSL: Mrs T. Whitehurst, Miss H. Bagum, Mrs H.Rogers, Mrs. K. Beard, Mr J.Stokes
Mental Health Lead: Mrs T. Whitehurst
Drawing and Talking Therapists: Mrs. T. Whitehurst, Mrs A. Bashir-Pugh, Mrs K. Clark, Miss L. Foster, Mrs C. Southen
In-School Therapist: Mrs J. Trudgill

All staff play a role in recognising and responding to children’s needs.

🔄 Pastoral Support: Our Procedures

We follow a clear and supportive process to ensure every child receives the help they need:

Working with Parents and Carers

We believe that partnership with families is essential.

We encourage parents to share any concerns
We provide guidance and signposting where appropriate
We maintain open, supportive communication

If you are worried about your child’s wellbeing, please contact us—we are here to help.

Online Safety and Wellbeing: Understanding Online Misogyny

We are aware of growing concerns around harmful online content, including misogyny. We are sharing resources from the government’s Kids Online Safety website to help parents and carers understand these issues and support their children in navigating the online world safely.

This guidance helps parents and carers to:

Understand what misogyny is
Know why it is important to talk to children about it
Spot the signs that a child may be experiencing or influenced by harmful online attitudes
Support children in developing respectful and positive behaviours online

Talking openly with your child about what they see and do online can help them feel safe, supported, and more confident in making positive choices.

For further information and practical advice, please visit:
https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk/

If you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing or online experiences, please contact the school office or a member of the safeguarding team.

Pupil Voice

Our children tell us:

There is always someone to talk to.”
“Teachers help us when we feel worried.”
“I feel safe at this school.

Our Commitment

At Reddal Hill Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels:

Safe
Supported
Ready to succeed

Remember – It is OK, NOT to be OK.

If you are not feeling your 'normal self', or you know someone else who is struggling, have a look at some of the links below.

If you can't find what you're looking for, the staff at Reddal Hill are always there to listen and point you in the right direction. Simply give us a call (01384 569053) or email the main reception office (info@reddalhill.sandwell.sch.uk).