LAB Wellbeing

Wellbeing has been a BIG focus for LAB this year!

We have been working hard to recognise each other’s triumphs and to acknowledge each other’s hard work.

We have also been keen to provide advice and support for anyone who may need a little help managing their wellbeing during this challenging time.

April is Stress Awareness Month! Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

Check out the LAB Wellbeing Classroom for more information and activities to get involved in, for example...

In order to tackle those daily stressors why not take part in the 30 Day Challenge?

This challenge encourages daily activities which target 3 areas: Physical, Emotional & Mental, to help you positively manage your stress!

...OR you could get creative and check out the mindfulness colouring book!

...OR you could try a bit of meditation with this calming, mindfulness video!

We are looking forward to hearing all about your Stress Busting techniques after Easter!

Meditation video.

Supporting Family Wellbeing

During this global pandemic, we are facing very difficult circumstances.

Here at LAB, we recognise this common struggle and are keen to support both parents or carers and students during this unprecedented time. We want you to know that we are here for you.

Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to do when faced with a challenge within the family and even with access to the internet, a fantastic research tool, you can sometimes come away feeling more lost or unsure.

We have, therefore, collated a selection of trusted online resources that cover a variety of different issues that may be affecting families during this time.

Below we have also included specific points of contact within LAB. If you feel your child needs individual support we have a fantastic Pastoral Care Team who are able to provide that through weekly Pastoral Sessions and regular check ins.

https://leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/about-us/online-learning/

Inclusion and Pastoral Care Team at LAB:

Miss Charlotte Stewart: Interim SENCO
Mrs Rachel Tilley: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ms Megan Ford: Student Services Manager
Ms Dawn Banton: Student Services Manager
Ms Lousie Takusewanya: Student Services Manager

LAB Wellbeing Survey

This week we have asked students to complete our LAB wellbeing survey. This is to allow our pastoral teams to know more about how we can better support our students during this time.

Please do not hesitate to contact your college teams for support

Student Well-Being Tutor Slide

Change of Contact Details

At this crucial time, it is very important that we have your up-to-date telephone numbers and email addresses, as this is how we are remaining in contact with parents and carers. Please also inform us if you have moved house.

Further Support and Advice

Just a reminder that we are promoting www.kooth.com as a free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. On Kooth, students can chat to a friendly counsellor, read articles written by young people, get support from the Kooth community and write in a daily journal. There is also a short four minute video on the homepage, which we encourage parents to watch too!

The Royal Greenwich Community Hub

I need help

The Royal Greenwich Community Hub has been supporting people since the beginning of the pandemic, and this service is still available to support you. The Royal Greenwich Community Hub links thousands of volunteers with opportunities to help people who are most in need of support.

If you cannot go out and do not have any family, friends or neighbours around to talk to or help you, then contact the Royal Greenwich Community Hub. They’re here for you, and can support you with: