Health & Wellbeing

What does this look like at Benfield?

At Benfield School, health and well-being are central to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both students and the wider community. The school focuses on promoting physical, mental, and emotional health through a variety of programs and initiatives. These include offering access to mental health support, encouraging physical activity, and fostering a strong sense of community involvement.

Benfield School strives to ensure that students are not only academically successful but also resilient and prepared for life’s challenges. This is done through pastoral care, social-emotional learning, and a focus on building strong relationships both within the school and with local organisations. The school’s approach to wellbeing extends beyond the classroom, aiming to serve the wider community by engaging with families and local partners to create a holistic, supportive environment for all.

How is health and wellbeing explored within key components?

• Careers: emotional resilience 
• PSHE Curriculum: Mental and physical wellbeing , healthy relationships, understanding emotions
• Curriculum Links:

History: Exploring place,connection and belonging

Religious Studies: Spiritual awareness, emotional intelligence, values and social support

Physical education: Exploring links between being physically active and the benefits on physical and mental health. Social benefits of sport

Health and social care: The role of the holistic carer 

Co-Curricular/Enrichment (NEAT Experience): Access to school nurse, wide variety of sports clubs available 

Universal Offer (Assemblies, Form Time, etc.): Assemblies on physical and mental health, Form tutor check ins, regular contact with home, extensive pastoral team.

How is it adapted for vulnerable learners?

• Team around the family  meetings (TAF)
• School nurse referrals 
• Regular collaboration with external agencies
• Bespoke form time with NUF staff

Parent (Carer), Pupil, and Staff Voice

• Pupils: Student voice surveys captured during registration
• Parent/carer voice – Regularly captured during whole school events 

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