Our school values—Learn, Grow, and Succeed—are at the heart of our approach to wellbeing. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a way that suits them, to grow in confidence and character, and to succeed in their own unique way.

These values guide how we support each other, how we celebrate progress, and how we build a positive, inclusive school culture. We encourage students to take ownership of their wellbeing, to support their peers, and to speak openly about their feelings. By modelling these behaviours as a staff team, we help children learn that it’s okay to ask for help and that their voice matters.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: we want every member of our school community—students, staff, and families—to feel secure in who they are, confident in their relationships, and equipped to face life’s challenges. We aim to create an environment where everyone can flourish socially, emotionally, and academically in order to 'Learn, Grow and Succeed'.

We understand that wellbeing is deeply personal. That’s why we take a holistic and inclusive approach, recognising and celebrating each individual’s unique journey. Whether a child is building confidence, developing friendships, or learning to manage emotions, we are here to support them every step of the way.

Wellbeing is about more than just feeling happy. It’s about having the tools to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and cope with life’s ups and downs. When a child’s wellbeing is strong, they are more likely to feel confident, connected, and ready to learn. When it is low, it can affect their self-esteem, behaviour, and ability to engage in school life.

That’s why we place such a strong emphasis on wellbeing across all areas of our school. We want every child to feel that they belong, that they are understood, and that they have the support they need to succeed.

Our dedicated Wellbeing and Therapies Team plays a central role in supporting pupils’ emotional and mental health. This team works closely with staff, students, and families to provide a wide range of support, including:

• Emotional coaching and resilience-building strategies to help children understand and manage their feelings.

• Targeted interventions, such as the Thrive Approach, which supports emotional development through tailored activities and relationships.

• Learning Outside the Classroom, which encourages connection with nature and promotes physical and emotional wellbeing.

• Mental Health First Aid-trained staff, who are equipped to recognise and respond to signs of distress.

All of our approaches are underpinned by the use of the Balanced System, a framework ensures that Universal, Targetted and Specialist strategies are used appropriate across the school. The Balanced system was designed to support communication and interaction needs across the school, however, we have gone one step further and use it for everything that we do.

We also work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that the best outcomes happen when school and home work together.

At Laleham Gap School, we take wellbeing very seriously and have made a commitment to improve wellbeing by providing a nurturing environment and a dynamic needs-met curriculum that helps each and every person to succeed.

The wellbeing work we carry out plays a crucial role in helping our children to Learn, Grow and Succeed. Universal, targeted and specialist work, embedded within our day-to-day practice at school provides essential support to members of our community to take part in things they enjoy, form strong social networks, celebrate diversity, build resilience, and develop the ability to recognise and discuss our own emotions. All of these strategies are commonplace in our school and have a significant positive impact on our learning community.

To find out more about our commitment to wellbeing, please explore the following links: