--- title: "Health and Wellbeing" url: "https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/parents/health-and-wellbeing" school: "Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School" --- # Health and Wellbeing ![](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/images/pages/5c5ed3b5231f6b03c4ef13e20764dd2d.png) ## Health, Safety and Wellbeing is a top priority on our school improvement plan. At **St Stephen’s**, we fully appreciate that true achievement springs from a foundation of excellent health and wellbeing. Guided by our core values—to **Belong**, **Serve**, and **Succeed**—we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every student feels secure, included, and cherished. We believe that when pupils experience a genuine sense of **belonging**, they grow in confidence and joy, developing the emotional resilience needed for learning and life. Our wellbeing initiatives—ranging from peer support networks to dedicated pastoral care—nurture respectful relationships and nurture a warm, inclusive community. Through opportunities to **serve**, students learn compassion, responsibility, and the importance of caring for themselves and others. Whether taking part in peer mentoring, charity drives, or community projects, St Stephen’s pupils are inspired to contribute positively both within school and beyond. Finally, we want every child to **succeed**—not only in exams, but in their physical health, mental wellbeing, and personal growth. By offering a rich blend of sports, arts, mindfulness, and life-skills education, we ensure our students are equipped with the confidence, resilience, and character to thrive in school and life. Explore this page to discover how St Stephen’s supports the holistic health and wellbeing of our pupils—empowering every child to belong, to serve, and to succeed. **This page will be regularly updated with free resources for parents and staff to promote children's health and wellbeing.** **Mental Health** [NHS: Looking after a child or young person's mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/?WT.tsrc=search&WT.mc_id=EMMParentsSearch&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwMP9BRCzARIsAPWTJ_Hffi25ouYPh-5iln9s-7OyfvFMk9IbOSEssL0gETgpuUVsqIZ78MsaAoazEALw_wcB) [Mentally Healthy Schools](https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwMP9BRCzARIsAPWTJ_Fb7ygEsoIx1L1T_-CVABLkS7FhBpR3Ns5S-d3YOmgBJGBm4gxLF18aArntEALw_wcB) [Mental health support for children and young people](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/). **Childhood illnesses** [Hand Foot and Mouth Information](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/files/Hand_Foot_and_Mouth_Information.pdf) [Information on our School Nurses](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/files/documents/School_Nursing_(1).pdf) [Protecting Yo](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/files/UKHSA-12388-protecting-your-child-against-flu-2022-2023.pdf)[ur Child Against Flu](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/files/UKHSA-12388-protecting-your-child-against-flu-2022-2023.pdf) [chickenpox](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/chickenpox) [asthma](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/asthma) [diarrhoea and vomiting](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting) [fever in children](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/fever-children) [measles](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/measles) [meningitis](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/meningitis) [mumps](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/mumps) [whooping cough](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough) [signs of serious illness(external link opens in a new window / tab)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/spotting-signs-serious-illness/) external link opens in a new window / tab **Online safety** [YUBO snapshot safety information](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/files/Yubo_snapshot.pdf) [Thinkuknow advice for parents](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/) ### Social Media Guides Snapchat parental controls 4.21 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Snapchat-parental-controls.pdf) Snapchat safety checklist 687 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Snapchat-safety-checklist.pdf) Tik tok parental controls 2.44 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Tik-tok-parental-controls.pdf) Tik tok parent’s guide 586 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Tik-tok-parents-guide.pdf) Twitter parental controls 518 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Twitter-parental-controls.pdf) Twitter safety checklist 1.02 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Twitter-safety-checklist.pdf) Youtube parental controls 762 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Youtube-parental-controls.pdf) Facebook parental controls 619 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Facebook-parental-controls.pdf) Facebook safety checklist 1.88 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Facebook-safety-checklist.pdf) Instagram parental controls 632 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Instagram-parental-controls.pdf) Instagram Safety Checklist 2.20 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Instagram-safety-checklist.pdf) **Eating Disorders** [NHS - Advice for parents](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/advice-for-parents/) **Bereavement advice for children and families.** [Childhood Bereavement Network](https://childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/if-you-need-help-around-death/bereaved-children-and-families) ### **All of the below can be found here:** ### [Resources: wellbeing support for young people and children](https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-lives/mental-health/mental-heath-wellbeing-resource-hub/) **YOUNG MINDS** Tips and advice on how to be an active listener when supporting a young person to talk about mental health. **RESILIENCE RUCKSACK** A range of wellbeing tools to engage greater mental health literacy and promote awareness. **MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION.** Tips for having an open and honest conversation at home. **CHILDLINE.** Advice to help children with what they are hearing on the news. **MIND** Talking to a young person about their mental health. **NHS- START FOR LIFE** Guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. **BBC TEACH** Online safety resources **BBC BITESIZE PARENT'S TOOLKIT** Helping you to support your child in a changing world. **NSPCC** Supporting a child with depression or anxiety. **KOOTH** Online wellbeing community **STORMBREAK** Aiming to improve children's mental health through movement. **NHS-EVERY MIND MATTERS** Mental health **BBC CHILDREN IN NEED** Useful resources for talking to children about war and conflict. **You will also find links for mobile apps supporting mental health**. ![](https://bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/images/pages/6d14a130a92da43544cb0ac703478e2c.png) ### Health and Wellbeing Fortnite Information 12.63 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/FORTNITE_INFO11.pdf) Eye Health 627 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/EYE_HEALTH.pdf) Improve and Maintain your mental wellbeing 243 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/IMPROVE_AND_MAINTAIN_YOUR_MENTAL_WELLBEING11.pdf) Top Tips for Picky Eaters 441 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/Tips_for_Helping_Picky_Eaters.docx) Heatwave Safety 363 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/HEATWAVE_SAFETY.docx) Stay Safe in the Sun 323 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/STAY_SAFE_IN_THE_SUN.pdf) Sun Safety 54 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/health-and-wellbeing/SUN_SAFETY.docx) ### Parent information [![](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/parent-information/677763446_1430648818867865_8287207778082769152_n.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/banks-st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/images/gallery/parent-information/677763446_1430648818867865_8287207778082769152_n.jpg) ### Parents - 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