A child who is loved, cared for, valued and nurtured will be confident, happy and resilient. To this end, I believe that nurturing a child’s wellbeing, mental health and healthy relationships comes from small but vital behaviours in school.
In this article, I will offer you a number of ideas, including looking at what we do at my schools, but also how your curriculum, ethos and culture will achieve so much more than you ever thought possible in this regard.
Three healthy relationships
A child coming to your school should expect to have three healthy relationships for the duration of their education – with parents, peers and staff. Each relationship offers opportunities for them to build characteristics that will support them in being a healthy, resilient and ambitious child, keen to learn about themselves, others and the world around them.
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