To what extent will positive mental health,

Transcript:To what extent will positive mental health,:
To what extent will positive mental health, physical, economic and emotional well-being of families, C&YP be considered in the reopening of schools? Education Delivery in a Changing Landscape Key Messages and Themes Positive mental health and wellbeing should be seen to be everyone’s business with all practitioners viewing it as part of their work for all C&YP and their families and for one another There is “No short-term fix” Proactive rather than reactive strategies Time given to upskill teachers and support staff Social and emotional skills should be an integral part of lessons Adopt a contextual safeguarding approach via cross sectorial working Challenges perceived, arising and identified Pupil Wellbeing – Positive Mental Health and Emotional Well Being – Heightened Risks for particular groups Individual children and young people who have: - found the long period at home hard to manage - difficulties with home learning – lack of materials, technology, environs - missed the routine of schools, friends, support in school - stressed and strained home environment/relationships – “Pressure cooker families” - the dread of going to school - “the happier at home” - do not want school to return to normal – “The re-engaged - the “hidden victims” “Pressure Cooker Families” Two examples amongst so many “Before covid, my three children and I had structure. We would wake up in the morning, they would go to school and do their thing and I would do mine. We had joy.” “It’s been hard my son is seven and autistic. His routine has been cut away and he has become aggressive. The younger ones copy. I’m normally calm but its been chaos. It’s the financial impact, trying to keep everyone fed and occupied in a tiny flat. Kids crying. I’m told I’m a wonderful mum, but I was snapping and shouting. I started to buy rum every day to flood out my emotions and I’m not a drinker. I felt I’d become horrible” Pupil Wellbeing – Positive Mental Health and Emotional Well Being – Potential and Heightened Risks and Consequences Child Welfare within the family - incidences of emotional and physical abuse increased. Police, NGOs, Charities and A&E have seen considerable increase but schools far less than normal. Overall level of activity greater Ability to reach children in need of support – “Hidden victims” – access to home has become more difficult Those who make safeguarding disclosures once back in school