Livingstone Primary School
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
At Livingstone Primary School, we are committed to caring for the whole child — educationally, emotionally, morally and physically. Alongside academic learning, we place great importance on mental health and wellbeing. We believe every child should have the knowledge and confidence to make informed, lifelong decisions about their own wellbeing.
In 2019 we were extremely proud to receive the AcSeed Accreditation recognising the significant work we do to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our pupils and staff. We have since successfully renewed this accreditation.
At Livingstone, we work hard to ensure that children:
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Understand their emotions and feelings
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Feel comfortable sharing worries or concerns
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Develop the social skills needed to build and maintain friendships
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Grow in self‑esteem and recognise that every individual matters
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Build confidence and embrace differences
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Develop emotional resilience and learn how to manage setbacks
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Are supported by staff who feel confident, informed and able to help
Amy Marland is Livingstone Primary School’s allocated Mental Health Practitioner (registered mental health nurse (RMN) and accredited IPT-A therapist), assigned to us by Tameside Mental Health Support Team (MHST). Mental Health Support Teams are focussed on early intervention and prevention work. They support children and young people in school or college, who are experiencing mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood. This includes:
- One to one and group therapy/skills sessions for children and parent/carers
- Advice or signposting to other services
- Support schools and colleges around their wellbeing for pupils and staff
Every child referred for brief intervention will be considered individually to determine if low-intensity therapy is appropriate or if their needs would be better met by another service or may advise an alternative recommendation. Providing the right support at the right time reduces the need for children, young people, and their families to repeatedly share their story. The consultation information is thoroughly discussed and considered by the MHST multidisciplinary team (MDT).
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s emotional wellbeing or mental health, please speak to a member of staff. Our Learning Mentor, Mrs Parkinson, has extensive experience in this area and is available to offer guidance and support.
Parents and carers can access additional information, advice and support through the following services:
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Tameside Mental Health Support for Children Visit: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/mentalhealth/children
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Ollee – Wellbeing App for 8–11 Year Olds A BBC Children in Need–funded tool to help children explore feelings and seek advice: https://parentzone.org.uk/Ollee
These resources offer practical guidance, online tools and information to help support children’s wellbeing at home.