Well-being

At Ardley Hill Academy, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of all our children and their families.

We have a supportive and caring ethos and our approach is respectful and kind, where each individual and contribution is valued.

At our school we know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play. 

Our Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Michelle Slough

Pupil welfare support - Sharon Marr

Pastoral Support worker - Anna Dunne

At our school we: 

• help children to understand their emotions and feelings better

• help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries 
• help children socially to form and maintain relationships. 
• promote self-esteem and ensure children know that they count. 
• encourage children to be confident and REACH their full potential 
• help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks   
• teach children to manage their emotions through 'Zones of regulation'

Useful websites for children to access