Looking after your wellbeing means taking care of your body, your feelings and your mind. There will be times when you feel happy and confident and other times when you might feel worried, angry, sad or overwhelmed. All of these feelings are normal.

There are lots of small things you can do to help look after yourself:

• Talk about how you feel. Sharing a worry with someone you trust can make a big difference.
• Ask for help. You never have to deal with a problem on your own.
• Stay active. Moving your body, playing outside, walking, dancing or taking part in sport can help both your body and mind feel good.
• Eat well and drink plenty of water. Your body and brain need energy to help you learn, play and grow.
• Get enough sleep. Rest and a good bedtime routine help your body and mind recover and prepare for the next day.
• Spend time doing things you enjoy. Reading, drawing, playing, listening to music, being creative or spending time with people you care about can all support your wellbeing.
• Spend time away from screens. Make time for other activities, particularly being active and getting outdoors.
• Notice how you are feeling. Sometimes stopping for a moment, taking some slow breaths or using a mindfulness technique can help when feelings become difficult.
• Be kind to yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, has difficult days and finds some things hard. Give yourself time to learn and try again.

Getting Help at School

At Clifton, there is always someone you can talk to. You might need help because something has happened, you are worried about yourself or somebody else, or you might simply be having a difficult day.

You can talk to any adult in school that you trust. This might be your class teacher, a teaching assistant, a member of the Inclusion or Safeguarding Team, or another adult you know well. You do not have to wait to find a particular person.

We also have additional support available for children who may need it, including our Art Therapist and lunchtime wellbeing drop-in. Some children may work with an adult regularly for a period of time, while others might just need someone to listen and help them work through a particular worry.

If you tell us that something is worrying you, we will listen, take you seriously and think with you about what might help. Sometimes we may need to involve another adult so that we can help keep you or somebody else safe, and we will explain this to you.

You never need to wait until a worry becomes a big worry. If something doesn't feel right, talk to us.

Remember – It's Okay to Ask for Help

If something is worrying you, making you unhappy or just doesn't feel right, tell an adult you trust. This could be someone at home, your teacher or another adult at school.

You don't need to wait until a problem feels really big before talking about it. There is always someone at Clifton who will listen and help you.