At Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
At our school we:
- help children to understand their emotions and feelings better
- help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
- help children socially to form and maintain relationships
- promote self-esteem and ensure children know that they count
- encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’
- help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
- Universal Support– To meet the needs of all our pupils, through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. For instance developing resilience for all.
- Additional support– For those who may have short term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.
- Targeted support– For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as wellbeing groups or personal mentors.
Tools-for-managing-emotions
Calm-Jars-Activity-Sheet
Thought-Clouds
Pupil Mental Wellbeing Apps
Dreamy Kid
- IOS and web based
- Meditations, affirmations, healing activities
- Issue based meditations to support ADD, ADHD
- Sleep sounds and sleep stories
Headspace

- IOS and Android
- Free with additional in app purchase options
- Fun and engaging activities that teach children the basics of mindfulness.
- Practice breathing exercises, visualizations and even some focus-based meditation.
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

- IOS
- For Early Years and Reception pupils
- Helps teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning and task persistence
Mindful Powers

- IOS
- Teaches mindful play
- Voice-guided stories
- Focus time – task timer feature
Mindful Gnats

- IOS and Android
- KS2 and KS3 pupils
- Exercises to raise awareness of body, mind and the world
Chill Panda

- IOS and Android
- Being tested by the NHS
- Measures heart rate and suggests activities based on pupil’s state of mind
- Teaches breathing techniques