With school now open once more, we will provide updates about coronavirus, and any new guidance from the DfE or the government. Wellbeing will be a focus this term, please see our resources to support this.

Mindfulness

One way you can support wellbeing for both yourself and your child is through mindfulness, and Miss Dolz had this advice: Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the here and now without  judgement. It is easy when you know how, as any activity can be done with a sense of mindfulness. For example, whilst eating dinner the focus of attention can be directed to the flavours and textures of the food.  This means focusing on what is happening now, not yesterday, and not tomorrow. Times as they are, it is even more important to focus our minds and bodies to be in the present moment, without feeling fearful about the future. Practising mindfulness is incredibly empowering to children and it can help them manage stress and anxiety. Moreover, it can help them to feel encouraged to try new things and take more risks, reduce anxiety by focusing their breathing and promote kindness as a replacement for judgement.