Play Therapy

Play therapy provides children with a safe, creative space to express their feelings and work through emotional challenges using play-based techniques. It helps children develop coping strategies and emotional resilience.

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses play and art to help children express their feelings when discussing emotions is challenging. It creates a safe space for children to explore their emotions through engaging activities like painting and role-play.

This method enables children to articulate complex feelings and work through emotional difficulties in a comfortable environment. Over time, they develop coping strategies and enhance their emotional resilience, making play therapy a vital tool for fostering emotional well-being in young learners.

 

Art Therapy

Art therapy allows children to explore and express their emotions through creative activities, supporting their emotional development and helping them process difficult feelings in a non-verbal way.

 

Dare to Differ – Mentoring Service

The "Dare to Differ" mentoring service offers one-on-one support to children, empowering them to build confidence, develop social skills, and manage challenges with the guidance of a dedicated mentor.

 

Thrive 1:1/Small Groups

Thrive 1:1 and small group sessions provide tailored support to children, focusing on emotional well-being, building resilience, and helping them develop skills for managing their feelings and relationships. 

 

ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)

ELSA offers targeted emotional support to children, helping them to better understand and manage their emotions, improve social skills, and cope with challenges both in and outside of school.

 

Spurgeons
Spurgeons offers specialist support for children and families, providing practical assistance and therapeutic interventions to improve wellbeing and strengthen family relationships.

 

Emotional Wellbeing Team

The Emotional Wellbeing Team is made up of trained professionals, including Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners and Mental Health Support Workers, who work directly with children, families, and school staff. Their role is to provide early help for parents of students who may be experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, or challenges with emotional regulation. 

 

Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation program teaches children to recognise and regulate their emotions by categorising feelings into four "zones," helping them develop better emotional control and self-awareness.

 

Worry Boxes
Each classroom at Chilton Primary School has a worry box where children can write down any concerns or worries they may have. Teachers check the boxes daily and work discreetly with the child to offer support and guidance, helping them address their worries in a safe and caring way.

 

Worry Button
On our school website, we have a “Worry Button” that children are taught to use if they have any concerns. They can log a worry at any time, and it will instantly be sent to our Head of School and Deputy Head, ensuring prompt support and a swift response.