How WJEC supports Children's Mental Health
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This week is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is "Let's Connect". Mental health is an essential part of everyone's overall wellbeing and WJEC are committed to working with teachers to build a better understanding of the mental health and wellbeing needs of our children and young people, in order to create a classroom environment where they can feel supported and safe.
In a world so centered around connectivity, this week is a great opportunity to reach out and open up a conversation about the many ways in which mental health can be maintained and improved in the classroom. With the help of WJEC's student wellbeing hub, and the wealth of resources on the Place2Be website, let us support you to connect with your class to provide them with the support they need to be mentally healthy and happy.
Visit the Place2Be website for Assembly guides and class activities perfect for secondary and high school staff, colleges or anyone working with 11s and older.
Free resources include:
- Music that connects us – class activity
- Coping with disconnection and difference – class activity
- Building Connections - class activity for (14-18)
- Let’s Connect – assembly or tutor-time slides (14-18)
WJEC resources for students
Check out the our own collection of links to helpful wellbeing resources, sure to aid your students in staying mentally healthy and happy!
Including:
- Mind: 14 ways to beat exam stress
- Mentally Healthy Schools
- The Student Room: your guide to beating revision...
Have a read of our student-focused wellbeing blogs for helpful tips and advice on how to maintain healthy mental wellbeing.
Blogs include:
- 'The Psychology of revision'
- 'How to help a friend that's struggling'
- 'Wellbeing: Exercise, Revision & You'
Keeping pupils safe online - resources for teachers
With more than a third of teenagers spending at least 3 hours on social media daily according to some estimates, the online world is increasingly having an impact in the classroom.
Social media can be a valuable tool for self-expression, learning and entertainment. However, it can also expose young people to a wide range of risks. Cyber-bullying, inappropriate content and toxic influencer culture are just a few of the potential dangers they face.
