Belmont farm nursery school well-being initiative

Wellness refers to diverse and interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, and social well-being that extend beyond the traditional definition of health. It includes choices and activities aimed at achieving physical vitality, mental alacrity, social satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and personal fulfilment. There are different aspects of well-being that include the following: Physical well-being. Economic well-being. Social well-being. Development and activity. Emotional well-being. Psychological well-being. Life satisfaction. Domain specific satisfaction. Engaging activities and work. What is Well- being ?

The importance of a 360º approach We believe that we cannot simply look at the well-being of the children who attend our school. We must look at how we can support not only the staff but also the parents. If we can successfully achieve this then our school community will become stronger and the outcomes for the children who attend will only get better and better.

our initiative We have developed a 5 point plan to support our three key groups 1. Children 2. Staff 3. Parents

Child initiative 1. Morning Yoga 2. Meditation Space (3 sessions a day where children are supported to be mindful) 3. On site Therapy Dog and animals 4. A host of outside activities completed daily 5. Less test based attainment levels within the nursery

2. Perk Box staff benefits scheme 1. Activity Trackers available for staff to use daily to encourage staff to be active 2. Perk Box staff benefits scheme 3. Three half day training sessions available for each staff member to book onto to support professional development 4. Morning Yoga 5. Open door policy 1-2 o’clock staff can come to discuss any concerns with the nursery principal daily Staff initiative

Parents initiative 1 1. Parents classes put on throughout the year to allow parents to access services and information (first aid/ speech therapist) 2 2. Stay and Play sessions so parents can arrange to spend some time at the nursery on a day off or working from home day and feel apart of the nursery community 3 3. Breakfast to go options for busy parents 4 4. Evening meal service, parents can arrange to pick up an evening meal which they can take home for their child. 5 5. Dedicated email helpline for parents to ask for advice with a dedicated well-being officer at the nursery well-being@bfnschool.co.uk