Life can be busy and stressful at the best of times, but we currently find ourselves in a turbulent world, trying to navigate each day as it comes. We understand that whatever your age, whether you are a child or an adult, we all need time to feel calm and peaceful for our own well-being, both physically, mentally and emotionally. 

Our pastoral care team at school are our 'go to' for tips and valuable techniques to develop self-awareness, regulate our emotions and release anxiety. 

We hope you find these useful and enjoyable. If you need any further help please contact Mrs Bothamley.

• Nip in the bud    In this eight minute film, Dr Jess Richardson. principal clinical psychologist (National & Speciliast CAMHS and Maudsley), provides straightforward, important suggestions for parents and teachers to deal with any potential apprehension or anxiety children may experience on returning to school.
• Have a look on https://myhappymind.org/  There are online videos and podcasts that can offer support to help your child build self-esteem and resilience.

🍎 Food Support for Families

If you're worried about the cost of food or other household essentials, support is available.

Following changes to government funding, supermarket vouchers for school holidays willl no longer be issued from October half term 2026 onwards. Families can continue to access a range of food and financial support, including Let's Talk Money programme, crisis payments, community food support, Free School Meals, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Healthy Start Scheme, Crisis Payments, energy support and money advice.

BCP Council have created a new Food Support for Families page on the Family Information Directory (FID), bringing together information about food, money and practical support available to families across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The page also links to the Access to Food Map, where families can find local food banks, community fridges, food pantries, social supermarkets and community meals close to where they live.

Whether you're facing financial difficulties or need a little extra help, there are organisations across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ready to support you.

👉 Food Support for Families