Health and Well Being Statement
At Windy Nook Primary School, we understand the need for everyone in our school to have a healthy lifestyle. This helps pupils and staff to do their best and build on their achievements. We actively promote physical and emotional health, and aim to equip pupils with the understanding and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health, both now and in the future. By championing healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and emotional health and well-being, we are aiming to continue to raise standards and improve levels of pupil achievement.
We have posted some useful links below. These are health and well-being websites for your use and information.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/underwear-rule/
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/services/childrens-services/growing-healthy-gateshead/
Young Minds Tel: 0808 8025544 (9.30 – 4pm)
https://www.children-ne.org.uk/mental-health-support
Online counselling and well-being for adults Adult online counselling 12-10pm weekdays 6-10pm weekends
Emotional Health and Well-being Nurse (Lynsey Robson): spoc.hdftgateshead@nhs.et Phone Number: 03000301918
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