At Southwick, we are passionate about the importance of teaching our children to understand the link between well-being and positive mental health. 

This belief underpins our whole approach. There are a number of ways that we do this, beginning with a whole school approach, followed by a more targeted individual approach where needed.

Whole School (Tier 1)

• Daily breathwork
• 3 'well-being' days a year (with a focus on mental health)
• Class based Thrive every second week
• Play as part of the curriculum
• PSHE/RSE curriculum
• Termly forest school for every class
• 'Worry boxes' in each class
• Bi-weekly pupil voice sessions
• Nurture group at lunch time
• Restorative behaviour policy
• Trauma sensitive approach

To access the tiers below, children are referred to our pastoral team, who make a decision about what support they may need.

Individualised Support (Tier 2)

Examples of available support (not exhaustive):

• Emotional Literacy Support Assistant intervention (weekly sessions)
• Individual Thrive support
• Weekly, small group, forest school 
• Thrive Sports one to one work
• Morning meet and greet
• Daily sensory/physical activities to help regulate

Intensive Support (Tier 3)

Tier 3 support includes elements of Tier 2 support.

Examples of available support (not exhaustive): 

• Specialist alternative provision (i.e. Larkrise Farm, The Bridge)
• Counselling/talk therapies by an outside expert
• Play or art therapy