Wellbeing

Here at Milldown, the wellbeing of the whole school community is important to us, we have dedicated staff and governors who care about the physical and mental wellness of our children, staff and parents.  All staff are emotionally available for children and parents so if you have any concerns please talk to one of us.

Our school approach to behaviour ensures well-being and positivity are at the heart of all our interactions. Our bespoke curriculum design gives the children the skills and knowledge needed to look after their own well-being as well as the well-being of others. Please see our curriculum page for further details.  

In addition, Mr Mewse is training to be a Mental Health First Aider. He is an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).  

Mrs Jones is our SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) and is also on hand to talk to if you have queries relating to an educational need.

This page directs you to sources of advice and support for well-being both for adults and children, but please speak to us if you need to, we are here for you.

Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum based around the use of four colours to help children self-identify how they’re feeling and categorise it based on colour. The curriculum also helps children better understand their emotions, sensory needs and thinking patterns. The children learn different strategies to cope and manage their emotions based on which colour zone they’re in. Additionally, the Zones of Regulation helps children to recognise their own triggers, learn to read facial expressions, develop problem-solving skills, and become more attuned to how their actions affect other people.

Here is a link to a useful from Dorset Mind Your Head about returning to school

https://bit.ly/B2SYoutube