We are continuing to grow our wellbeing provisions at Beaudesert Park with the addition of ‘The Nook’.
The Nook is a new space at Beaudesert Park, which provides children with a quiet place to rest, reset and replenish their mental, emotional and social needs.
The calming space was developed with input from community members, including our children. The Nook supports our children in a variety of ways, from children who need a quiet space during break time or a gentle entry point in the morning, to a child who might need an alternative environment to their classroom for reflection during the school day. Children can visit the Nook on an occasional basis, as well as through more structured sessions.
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The renovated room is furnished with areas for informal chats and reading, mindful activities like colouring, and a ‘nook’, filled with soft cushioning and sensory lights.
Our specialist wellbeing staff, which include our School Counsellors, ELSAs (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants), and Play Therapists have access to the new space. Trained Year 8 Pastoral Ambassadors are also on hand to support those in need.
We support our children’s wellbeing needs at Beaudesert by encouraging strong and healthy emotional foundations from their first weeks. Wellbeing themes are woven into our PSHCE curriculum, and children are encouraged to think, talk about and reflect upon their growth mindset, emotional regulation and positive habits of mind throughout their lessons.
