Courses launched to support Suffolk primary school pupils' mental health
Staff at primary schools in Suffolk are being offered one-day courses on mental health
Suffolk Mind will be teaching primary school staff how to support their student's mental health through new online courses.
According to the charity, the one-day course will also help participants support their own wellbeing.
Emotional Wellbeing in the Classroom will cover mindful breathing, the importance of movement, a lesson in emotional needs and resources, and the neuroscience behind why children may react differently to situations.
The course has been co-produced with a teaching focus group post-Covid and covers issues raised in classrooms across the county during the pandemic.
Katie Hollis, Children and Young People Coordinator at Suffolk Mind, said:
"This course comes at a vital time when students and teachers may need some extra support with their mental wellbeing.
"It has been a challenging time for many, especially young people who have had to cope with many changes to their routines in the last year.
"We want to ensure school staff are equipped to be able to deal with the emotions of stress and worry that some may be feeling due to these challenges."
The courses will take place on 22 June, 6 July and 15 July and each have 12 places.
More details can be found on the Suffolk Mind website.