Health and Wellbeing at Sacred Heart

At Sacred Heart, the education of the whole child is paramount. Our vision for our school is to be ‘outstanding in all areas of learning, pastoral care and faith formation. We aim to nurture a love of learning, with Jesus at the heart of all we do.’ Our School Development Plan objective 2 aims for ‘Excellence in wellbeing and personal development’.  We aim to support and nurture this through:

• Our PSHE Curriculum – Jigsaw
• Specialist workshops and assemblies throughout the year
• Dedicated Wellbeing Week and Anti-Bullying Week each year
• Our Family Liaison Officer
• Our School Nurse
• Mental Health Trailblazer Partnership with the NHS
• Education Wellbeing Partners (EWPs)
• Targeted Mental Health Services (TaMHS)

PSHE Curriculum

Weekly PSHE lessons follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme which offers a whole school approach to Personal, Social and Health Education, emotional literacy, social skills, mindfulness and spiritual development.  Please visit our PSHE page for further information and links to the Jigsaw Scheme of Learning.  

https://www.sacredheart.merton.sch.uk/pshe-jigsaw/

Specialist Assemblies and Workshops

Throughout the year, we welcome visitors such as ex-professional footballers, charities and NHS Education Wellbeing Partners to lead assemblies or workshops on anxiety, resilience and healthy bodies and healthy minds.

Each year, we dedicate a week to Wellbeing. We learn about how to keep our bodies and minds healthy with diet, exercise and wellbeing. We also dedicate a week to Anti-Bullying where lessons focus on strengthening friendships and celebrating differences.

If you or someone you know can help with any wellbeing initiatives, activities or workshops, please contact your child’s class teacher or PSHE Lead. 

Mental Health Trailblazer Partnership with the NHS

As part of our research, training and provision of mental health and wellbeing, we are proud to be a part of a partnership with other Merton schools.  The Trailblazer allows us access to:

• A Clinical Psychologist to provide 1:1 and group interventions (Education Wellbeing Partner or EWP - see page below)
• A directory of services for children, young people, families and staff
• Peer-to-peer support programmes for children, young people, families and staff
• Online support (e.g. from Kooth who already provide services in Kingston) 
• Parent and carer support through the delivery of Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) and group sessions
• Clinical psychologist group sessions for parents (e.g. exam stress, internet safety)
• Strengthened PSHE curriculum to promote resilience and support social and emotional learning
• Mental Health First Aid training for staff