Focusing Minds and St Thomas’ Junior School support will continue into a second academic year following a positive start to the partnership.
Our work at the Featherstone school began after Easter. Since then, we have supported pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
The support has already made a positive difference. As a result, the school has chosen to continue working with Focusing Minds for the foreseeable future.
Focusing Minds St Thomas' Junior School Partnership
The partnership gives pupils access to individual support during the school day.
Every child is different. Because of this, we plan sessions around the needs of each pupil.
Building a positive relationship is also important. We want children to feel safe and comfortable during their sessions.
This can make it easier for pupils to talk about their feelings. It also helps them discuss any problems they may face.
Together, we can then find simple ways to help. Children can use these ideas at school, at home and in daily life.
Supporting SEMH Needs in Featherstone
St Thomas’ Junior School uses Focusing Minds to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Rebecca Spellman, Pastoral Leader at the school, has praised the impact of the service.
Rebecca described the work with children as “exceptional”. She also praised our focus on building relationships and meeting the needs of each child.
The school has seen pupils grow in confidence. Children are also using ideas from their Focusing Minds sessions in the classroom.
These are positive signs of progress.
These are important signs of progress.
Positive Feedback From St Thomas' Junior School
Rebecca said the school is “excited to continue working with Focussing Minds next academic year”.
She also said she would highly recommend the service to other education settings.
This feedback means a great deal to us. It shows the value of putting each child at the heart of their support.
The Focusing Minds St Thomas’ Junior School partnership will now continue into another academic year.
Local School Support From Ossett
St Thomas’ Junior School is close to our support base in Ossett, Wakefield.
Working with local schools is an important part of what we do. It also helps us build strong links with staff and pupils.
Focusing Minds works with schools across Wakefield and West Yorkshire.
We can help pupils with mental health, wellbeing and SEMH needs. Our work can also focus on confidence, personal development and engagement with school.
Above all, we want children to learn useful skills. They can then use these skills long after their sessions have ended.
Looking Ahead to Another Academic Year
We are delighted to continue supporting pupils at St Thomas’ Junior School.
We would like to thank Rebecca and the wider school team for their trust in Focusing Minds.
The Focusing Minds St Thomas’ Junior School partnership has made a positive start. We now look forward to building on that work during the new academic year.
Most of all, we look forward to helping more children build their confidence, improve their wellbeing and make progress.
Schools looking for SEMH and mental health support in Wakefield and West Yorkshire can contact Focusing Minds to find out how we can help.