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Supporting Children's Mental Health
We are delighted to be a stormbreak school. In 2024/2025 we were lucky enough to take part in the stormbreak training package for Dorset Schools training up some staff members who have then trained up the rest of the staff team.Today’s children move less than ever before whilst mental health issues are on the rise. We have a responsibility to serve our children better amongst the growing crisis in children’s mental health in the UK. We’re finding ways to do that.
(Read on below the introduction video for more information.)
When the storm rages we teach children to find shelter and create light, calm and change through movement. What if we could inspire mentally healthy movement to help children become happier, healthier humans, forever? We believe we can. Stormbreak CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales.
As a school we believe in the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our children and staff.
Stormbreak develops the following concepts through mentally healthy movement:
● Resilience
● Relationships
● Self-care
● Self-worth
● Hope and Optimism
All children and staff at Conifers Primary School have access to Stormbreak sessions each week. During each activity, children are taught, in a child-friendly, age-appropriate way, what the concept means and learn different ways in which they can support themselves to be mentally healthy in that area. By talking about these mental health concepts regularly, it helps to reduce the stigma about mental health. All children are encouraged to take part, with any engagement celebrated, ensuring activities are accessible to all.
As well as taking part in stormbreaks during the school day your child can also take part in stormbreak at home and find a happy healthier self. They can also complete challenges and track their progress. Why not create an account for your child today?