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Pupil Wellbeing
Pupil Wellbeing
It is important to look after your Health and Wellbeing while you are working from home. The following will help with this, with kudos to Aboyne Academy where much of this information was posted
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
The link below is a really useful ‘one-stop shop’ for all types of mental health supports available for pupils. If you are struggling in any way and wanted someone to speak to, other than your Guidance Teacher or school staff, we would encourage you to get in touch using the information below. Talking helps – please make sure you do and remember there are lots of supports available to help you overcome any difficulties.
Who to Contact for Mental Health Support | Young Scot
Daily Routine
During these difficult times, try where possible to keep a routine in line with the school day. (This does not mean you have to work all day if a primary pupil or to the normal period structure if a secondary pupil) however, some structure and routine with your learning is useful.
Help and Support
If you are stuck with aspects of your learning and classwork, you should have a way to get in touch with your school or teacher via Teams or Classroom. It is always a challenge to work independently without being in the classroom, teachers understand this and don’t expect you to be able to do everything without some challenges – otherwise there is no point in continuing to learn!
The following advice may be worth your consideration:
Study Advice
Identify a comfortable and quiet place to learn.
Avoid distractions like your mobile phone and TV for an allotted time, to allow your focus and attention to be fully on the task in hand.
Be proactive and engaged in your learning.
Review class posts on Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams, Seesaw or Marvelous Me or however your school has indicated to you how you will get learning activities regularly.
Complete any tasks set to the best of your ability.
Ensure to take regular rest breaks to do something fun; get some exercise; do some activities around the house or catch up with friends and family.
Consider ‘studying’ with friends if you are working on the same tasks via your normal ways of communicating with them.
Ensure outwith school hours you create a difference between your learning and home environments e.g. don’t continually check for updates from school/teachers. Below are some useful links to other suggested resources and activities for support:
Resources/Support
Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology Services Support Resources and Links
CAMHS Support Resources
Living Life to the Full – Coronavirus
Young Minds Website
https://youngminds.org.uk/ – This website is packed full of information and advice on how best to look after your emotional wellbeing, which is particularly important at this time.
Young Scot Website
https://young.scot – This website has advice and information on a range of issues including how to deal with the coronavirus, studying and social media.
Place2Be Website
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/coronavirus-wellbeing-activity-ideas-for-families/ – This website has advice and information plus activities for yourself and the whole family.
CAMHS Podcasts
https://anchor.fm/camhs-g – This link takes you to some podcasts from CAMHS to help pupils to self-support during this time.
NHS Change 4 Life Website
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life – This website has information about healthy eating and healthy habits to consider whilst off school.
Every Mind Matters Website
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/sleep/ – This website has information to support you with your sleep.
The Children’s Society Website
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/coronavirus-information-and-support –This website provides information and links to support focusing on a number of different health related topics for young people.
Family Matters Aberdeenshire
https://www.facebook.com/abshirefam/ – This is a new page created with local information to support families in Aberdeenshire during this extraordinary time.
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