Schools
Schools have a huge opportunity to make an impact on the emotional growth and resilience of pupils that they work with.
Taking a whole school approach to resilience and wellbeing involves considering all interactions with pupils, both formal and informal, as well as considering the wellbeing of families, staff and the wider community.
HeadStart Kent have taken the eight principles of the Public Health England’s ‘Promoting Children and Young People’s Emotional Heath and Wellbeing – a Whole School and College Approach‘ and created a free School Resilience Toolkit for all schools to use to create a comprehensive plan of activity that will not only benefit the students but the staff, families and wider community too.
Schools can access a variety of resources and grant opportunities for pupils and free training for staff.
Take a look at the short webinar below to see how you can navigate around the schools section of the Hub to find everything that you need.
Kent Resilience Hub navigation webinar
Short webinar providing guidance on navigating Kent Resilience Hub school's area.
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School Resilience Toolkit
Here is the free School Resilience Toolkit that will take schools through the steps to develop a whole school approach.
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Whole setting approach resources
Resources to support schools work through the resilience toolkit.
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Staff development and wellbeing
Find out more about training opportunities and wellbeing resources and guidance for staff.
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Grants
Grants are available for wellbeing projects and for pupils to try out new hobbies and interests.
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Resilience conversations
Click on the image for further resilience conversation and self-reflection tools and guidance.
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Session plans, activities and resources
Session plans, activities and resources covering a range of topics to support schools when working with young people.
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Participation opportunities for young people
There are many opportunities for young people to get involved in participation across the county.
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COVID-19 Hub
Information and advice about what support is available during COVID-19. By clicking this link you will be taken to a different section of the site.
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Services for young people
Services that are available for young people who may need extra support for their emotional wellbeing and resilience.
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Mindfulness
A selection of resources, tips and advice for Mindfulness practice.
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Peer Mentoring Toolkit
This toolkit is used by schools and community settings across Kent.