Wellbeing & Support
We believe that children who are being supported with their wellbeing are more able to learn and to become fulfilled, confident adults.
Many children have crises at some stage in their lives which make them more vulnerable to issues with mental health, anxiety and a lack of self-confidence. We work with parents where possible to support children through these difficult patches in their lives. Some of the children facing difficulties benefit from small intervention groups to help build their confidence.
Staff at Langmoor are happy to meet with parents to talk about their child’s wellbeing and to look for ways in which the school may be able to offer support. If this is something you’d like to do, please make an appointment with your child’s class teacher.
We are currently able to support with Mentors, Bereavement counsellors, and an ELSA (Emotional Support Literacy Assistant). The school also has access to a professional Counsellor and can ask for support from both Birkett House Special School and Oakfield Short Stay School.
We also have a Mental Health First Aider.
Healthy Together and your Public Health (School) Nursing Service
Healthy Together is a universal service from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust for children and their families from 0-11 in Leicestershire and Rutland
Your Public Health (School) Nursing Service
Public Health (School) Nurses from Healthy Together are available to help you and your child in many different ways. You can find help and support with:
- Behaviour
- Continence
- Physical health
- Emotional health
- Parenting
- Healthy lifestyles
- Diet and nutrition
- Plus much more
Your Public Health (School) Nursing team can be contacted via your child’s school, or alternatively you can find the contact details by selecting your child’s school from the drop down list on our Health for Kids: Grownups website.
https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/
Health for Kids enables primary school aged children to learn about health in a fun and interactive way. With different worlds to explore and content, games, videos, quizzes and animations to enjoy across topics including health, feelings, illness and getting help, children can sit and learn with parents, carers, grandparents, siblings and teachers in a fun and safe online environment.
Health for Kids: Grownups
Health for Kids: Grownups is an extension of our Health for Kids platform, providing health related advice and information specifically for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. Content is available across many topics around the four main areas of Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Health Issues and Getting Help.
Grownups can also access localised information, including news, local services and public health (school) nurse contact details in the dedicated Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area that can be accessed when you first visit the website.
Visit Health for Kids: Grownups- https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/grownups
https://leicester.moveitboom.co.uk
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/463343675
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service provided by Healthy Together that enables parents and carers to contact their Public Health (School) Nursing team for advice and support. You can get in touch for advice and guidance about any aspect of your child’s physical or emotional health.
Text a Public Health (School) Nurse on: 07520 615 382
The service operates between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The team aim to reply to you within one working day and you should get an immediate message back to confirm your message has been received.
If you need help before you hear back, you should visit your local walk-in centre, GP or call 111. In an emergency, call 999.
Phone number: 0116 215 3239
Our ELSA, Mrs Mills, has also provided some leaflets for you to read