Wellbeing for Learning

‘Teaching children, not subjects’

When we focus on wellbeing for learning we acknowledge that we are teaching children, not subjects.

We prioritise wellbeing with the knowledge that without wellbeing, children are not able to effectively engage in their learning.

Wellbeing at Athelstone School is developed through our partnership with families to develop a culture, based on our values, that is supported by a positive learning environment and well implemented policies and practices.

Student wellbeing is supported by our Student Wellbeing Leader, a pastoral care worker, and a mental health social worker from Grow Wellbeing.

We also support families by providing spaces for external providers (speech and occupational therapists) to work with their children.

A proactive approach to wellbeing is implemented with a focus on the Berry Street Educational Model of trauma informed practice and supported by our positive behaviour policy, restorative practices, and the foundational aspects of The Resilience Project (gratitude, empathy, mindfulness and emotional literacy).