Health and Wellbeing at Greenhills

Helping every child feel safe, confident and ready to learn

Health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at Greenhills. When children feel safe, included and respected, they are more ready to learn and more likely to achieve success.

Research shows that supporting children’s wellbeing improves:

• attendance

• engagement in learning

• behaviour

• attainment
  
  

We work in partnership with families to make sure every child is supported to thrive.

💛 Our approach

Health and wellbeing is part of daily life in our school.

We provide:

• a nurturing, inclusive ethos

• positive relationships across the school

• clear routines and high expectations

• a focus on emotional wellbeing

• opportunities for pupil voice and leadership
  
  

Our highly inclusive environment supports all learners.

😊 Emotional wellbeing

Children are supported to:

• understand and talk about their feelings

• build resilience

• develop confidence and self-esteem

• know how to ask for help
  
  

We use nurturing approaches and safe spaces to support regulation and readiness to learn.

🤝 Relationships and respect

Children learn to:

• build positive friendships

• show kindness and empathy

• resolve conflict

• respect themselves and others
  
  

This helps create a calm, supportive learning environment for everyone.

🏃 Physical wellbeing

We promote healthy lifestyles through:

• high-quality PE

• active play and outdoor learning

• learning about healthy food and nutrition

• understanding the importance of rest and sleep
  
  

🗣️ Inclusion and communication

Forr all our learners, we provide:

• communication-friendly environments

• sensory supports

• individualised wellbeing strategies
  
  

This ensures every child feels included, valued and able to take part.

How parents and families can help at home

💬 Talk and listen

Give your child time to talk about their day and their feelings. Let them know it is okay to ask for help.

🌙 Support healthy routines

Regular sleep, balanced meals and time to relax make a big difference to children’s wellbeing and learning.

🧡 Encourage independence and confidence

Praise effort, celebrate successes and help your child to keep going when things are challenging.

🤝 Stay connected with us

If you have any worries about your child’s wellbeing, please get in touch. Working together helps us support your child in the best possible way.

Together, we create a safe, happy and nurturing environment where every child can learn and flourish.