Wellbeing

Over recent years, we’ve strengthened our whole‑school approach to positive mental health and wellbeing – work that aligns closely with our vision to help pupils become caring, active citizens who achieve excellence.

• In October 2020, we achieved Wellbeing Award status (2020–23).
  Read the report:  Roby Park Wellbeing Award Report
• We were reassessed in March 2024.
  Read the latest report: Roby Park Wellbeing Award Reassessment 2024

About the Award

The Wellbeing Award for Schools framework includes eight objectives with clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It focuses on embedding effective practice that promotes emotional wellbeing and mental health for pupils and staff. The award supports schools to:

• Build sustainable systems where wellbeing is part of everyday school life
• Ensure early identification of need and timely support
• Offer provision and interventions matched to need
• Promote mental health awareness across the community
• Capture and act on the voices of pupils, parents/carers and staff

Our ongoing commitment is to make sure wellbeing is woven into the long‑term culture of Roby Park so that mental health is understood, valued and everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment

With the Wellbeing Award, we demonstrate our commitment to:

• Promoting mental health every day across curriculum, culture and practice
• Improving emotional wellbeing for pupils and staff
• Identifying needs early and providing appropriate support
• Delivering targeted interventions that meet identified needs
• Raising awareness of mental health and reducing stigma
• Listening to our community – regularly gathering and acting on feedback from pupils, parents and staff

Find Out More

• Contact us if you have any questions or would like to get involved in our wellbeing work.

Contact

Mrs Kathy Lyon
Deputy Headteacher / SENDCo & Inclusion Lead
📞 0151 477 8340
📧 robypark@knowsley.gov.uk

• understand and manage their emotions
• build positive relationships
• grow self‑awareness and confidence
• develop the mindset and resilience to handle challenges

These skills help them support themselves and their peers, while promoting a positive, caring culture at Roby Park.

Click the One Goal logo to find out more about the programme.

Our wellbeing strategy sets out how we promote positive mental health and wellbeing for pupils, staff and families. Using feedback from stakeholder questionnaires (pupils, parents/carers and staff), we have reviewed our current practice, celebrated what’s working well and identified priorities for further improvement.

The strategy focuses on:

• creating a positive, inclusive school culture
• early identification and support
• curriculum and assemblies that build resilience and emotional literacy
• staff training and wellbeing
• pupil voice and leadership
• partnerships with families and specialist services
• regular review and impact measures

Find out more: Wellbeing Strategy

Mental Health & Wellbeing: How to Get Support

At Roby Park Primary School, mental health and wellbeing are central to our work with pupils, families and staff. We have several ways for children and parents/carers to ask for help – whether for themselves or someone they’re worried about. All concerns are handled sensitively and in line with our safeguarding procedures.

Ways to tell us you need help

• Online reporting (parents/carers & pupils)
  If you have a concern about your child, another child, or yourself, please email:
  📧 wellbeing@robyparkprimary.co.uk
• Daily check‑ins (pupils)
  Children can report on their own wellbeing on Zumos each morning. A member of staff reviews these check‑ins and offers support during the day as needed.
• Worry Boxes & Worry Monsters (pupils)
  Pupils can post a note about worries for themselves or a friend. Boxes are checked daily and followed up by the class teacher and/or a senior member of staff.
• Pupil self‑referral drop‑in (pupils)
  Pupils can self‑refer by coming to our wellbeing drop‑in every Wednesday with Mrs Lyon or Mrs Tucker.
• Talk to any trusted adult (pupils)
  Pupils can approach any member of staff they feel comfortable with about any concern.

Guidance for Parents & Carers

We take every aspect of a young person’s wellbeing seriously. While you are very welcome to contact us to share concerns, we strongly recommend you also speak to your GP about any worries regarding your child’s mental health so that the right medical advice and support can be arranged.

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. For urgent mental health support, contact your GP or NHS 111.

Our Inclusive Community

We place great emphasis on the welfare of our whole school community. We provide support, information and guidance so everyone feels safe, valued and able to thrive. We celebrate our diverse and inclusive community and respect the faiths, beliefs and needs of all.

Information & Signposting

Find helpful information, local services and advice for parents/carers below: