Jupiter Primary School scoops pioneering mental health award

Jupiter Primary School has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. The Bronze standard School Mental Health Award reflects Jupiter's outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision.

A wide range of activities are provided byt the school to boost the wellbeing of pupils and staff, including mindfulness sessions for whole classes, groups or 1:1, mindful cuppa sessions for parents, wellbeing pupil ambassadors, a staff wellbeing committee and working closely with professionals to signpost families. Work has included redesigning the whole school curriculum with regards to the intent and implementation to include our vision and values. Threaded throughout our curriculum the following elements are key: the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum; raising aspirations and inspirations; fostering positive growth mindsets and character strengths; devising a referral system, and reducing stigma associated with mental health.

The school also works with staff to reduce workload and staff voice is used effectively to assess staff wellbeing and workload, using the results to inform action plans and support initiatives. A range of support mechanisms are in place for staff, and by prioritising mental health and wellbeing within its staffing culture, Jupiter Primary creates an environment where staff members feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.

Jupiter Primary School headteacher Karen Armstrong said: “Mental health and wellbeing has never been more important and as a school we made it a priority in recent years to prioritise our mental health and wellbeing provision. I am extremely proud of this accreditation and this will stand as a constant reminder and motivation in ensuring we continue to have a positive impact and promote good mental health and wellbeing throughout our school community”.

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