In school we use various approaches and strategies to promote positive health and well-being with our pupils including using mindfulness exercises; active, co-operative and creative lessons; working with our partner schools and participating in the Global Learning Programme. 

The school is currently in the third year of the PATHS programme which delivers lessons on how to improve Social Emotional Learning across each year group. Staff are supported by a Barnardo's Programme Worker.

Killowen has a long-established working partnership with First Step Counselling who provide the Counselling Service each week in school.

If you are worried about your child’s mental health, the following are some resources that may be of help.

Your G.P.

They will be able to offer advice and have access to more specialist services.

Education Authority

https://www.eani.org.uk/emotional-health 

https://www.eani.org.uk/educational-resources-newsletters - ‘High Five’ publications which started during lockdown. They contain lots of activities and tips to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Childline 

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/ - Advice for dealing with family relationships.

Tel:  0800 1111

CAMHS

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/ - A bank of resources promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

Parenting N.I.

https://www.parentingni.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Coping-with-Stress-for-Kids.pdf - Tips on coping with stress.

Anna Freud - National Centre for Children & Families

https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/advice-for-parents-and-carers-talking-mental-health-with-young-people-at-primary-school/ - Tips for talking about Mental Health with your child.