Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community (World Health Organization).

At Western, we believe that a pupil's happiness and wellbeing are the foundation for their success and that it is essential to nurture, not just the academic progress of the child, but to look after the 'whole person'. We recognise that attachment and being valued as an individual are central to the learning process.

When children are struggling emotionally, they can often find it difficult to understand their feelings or to express themselves verbally. Our Emotion & Wellbeing team work as part of our school community to better understand and respond to these needs. At our school, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our staff and student body. 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy