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Health, Safety and Wellbeing is a top priority on our school improvement plan.
At St Stephen’s, we fully appreciate that true achievement springs from a foundation of excellent health and wellbeing. Guided by our core values—to Belong, Serve, and Succeed—we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every student feels secure, included, and cherished.
We believe that when pupils experience a genuine sense of belonging, they grow in confidence and joy, developing the emotional resilience needed for learning and life. Our wellbeing initiatives—ranging from peer support networks to dedicated pastoral care—nurture respectful relationships and nurture a warm, inclusive community.
Through opportunities to serve, students learn compassion, responsibility, and the importance of caring for themselves and others. Whether taking part in peer mentoring, charity drives, or community projects, St Stephen’s pupils are inspired to contribute positively both within school and beyond.
Finally, we want every child to succeed—not only in exams, but in their physical health, mental wellbeing, and personal growth. By offering a rich blend of sports, arts, mindfulness, and life-skills education, we ensure our students are equipped with the confidence, resilience, and character to thrive in school and life.
Explore this page to discover how St Stephen’s supports the holistic health and wellbeing of our pupils—empowering every child to belong, to serve, and to succeed.
This page will be regularly updated with free resources for parents and staff to promote children's health and wellbeing.
Mental Health
NHS: Looking after a child or young person's mental health
Mental health support for children and young people.
Childhood illnesses
Hand Foot and Mouth Information
Information on our School Nurses
Protecting Your Child Against Flu
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Online safety
YUBO snapshot safety information
Social Media Guides
Eating Disorders
Bereavement advice for children and families.
All of the below can be found here:
Resources: wellbeing support for young people and children
YOUNG MINDS
Tips and advice on how to be an active listener when supporting a young person to talk about mental health.
RESILIENCE RUCKSACK
A range of wellbeing tools to engage greater mental health literacy and promote awareness.
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION.
Tips for having an open and honest conversation at home.
CHILDLINE.
Advice to help children with what they are hearing on the news.
MIND
Talking to a young person about their mental health.
NHS- START FOR LIFE
Guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
BBC TEACH
Online safety resources
BBC BITESIZE PARENT'S TOOLKIT
Helping you to support your child in a changing world.
NSPCC
Supporting a child with depression or anxiety.
KOOTH
Online wellbeing community
STORMBREAK
Aiming to improve children's mental health through movement.
NHS-EVERY MIND MATTERS
Mental health
BBC CHILDREN IN NEED
Useful resources for talking to children about war and conflict.
You will also find links for mobile apps supporting mental health.
Health and Wellbeing
