Wellbeing
If at any time you are feeling concerned or overwhelmed for yourself or your child please speak to a member or staff and we will offer guidance and support where necessary.
Please see below what is offered locally throughout Hertfordshire.
Most of us will have times when we experience periods of low mood, or anxiety which affect our general wellbeing, just like we will all struggle at times with our physical health. The things we do every day and the choices we make impact our mental health and being aware of these can help keep us on an even keel.
Here you can find information on the different types of mental health support for children and young people in Hertfordshire.
Services for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Please see below some links from Hertfordshire’s Local Offer that may be of some help. There are plenty more on the link.
Bounce Forward courses
Herts Haven Cafe
Online Group for 7-12 year olds – Mind Hertfordshire Network
7-12yrs group (Tuesdays at 6pm)
This group will give 7-12 year olds a space to meet other young people, building their social connections, whilst improving their understanding and awareness of emotional wellbeing and coping strategies.
Topics include: Understanding Emotions, Friendships & Relationships, Coping Strategies, Self-harm & 5 ways to Wellbeing, Bullying, How to Cope at School, Homelife, Identity, Abuse and Exploitation, Changes, Building Confidence & Self-Esteem.
If you are interested, please email us at withyouth@hertsmindnetwork.org to get registered and receive the group’s online link.
Lumi Nova
Lumi Nova is an app for 7-12-year olds facing difficulties with anxiety, including: Phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety. You can find out more by clicking the following link:
Just Talk
Just Talk- a celebratory and positive mental health campaign, designed to make everyone feel more comfortable talking about mental health.
Sleep Meditation for Children
Please click on link for sleep meditation for children
Herts Commissioned Wellbeing Visit
In October 2022 a wellbeing advisor from Hertfordshire came to visit our school to discuss and observe our whole school approach to wellbeing. Below are some of their findings.
‘Wellbeing is high profile at St Anthony’s and the strong focus and processes result from significant development over the past few years, especially on raising awareness of good emotional and mental wellbeing.’ – Herts Wellbeing Adviser
‘St Anthony’s strongly advocate and promote a culture of openness and encouraging families and pupils to ask for help.’- Herts Wellbeing Adviser.
‘The pupils spoken to at St Anthony’s were a delight and fantastic ambassadors for their school. They spoke confidently and knowledgeably about the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ and were able to provide excellent examples for each of the 5 ways.’- Herts Wellbeing Adviser.
‘It’s important to do the 5 ways because it can help with your mental and daily life’- Pupil Voice.
‘It’s important to give back to the school community and be a role model for others’- Pupil Voice.
‘St Anthony’s hold pupil and family emotional and mental wellbeing as a key priority. It has fostered a culture of openness and made strides to remove the stigma attached to asking for help’ -Herts Wellbeing Adviser.
What are the 5 Ways to Wellbeing?
5 Ways to Wellbeing Weekly Challenges
Useful Documents
Useful websites links: