WELLBEING TEAM

The WELLBEING TEAM

We offer a range of interventions to support children’s emotional wellbeing, social skills, and readiness to learn, including:

• Lego Therapy – supports communication, teamwork, and social skills through structured play
• Draw and Talk Therapy – helps children express feelings and experiences in a safe, creative way
• ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support) – builds emotional understanding, resilience, and self-esteem (we are proud to have two trained ELSAs in school)
• Sensory Circuits – daily structured activities to help children regulate their bodies, improve focus, and settle into the school day
• Sand Therapy – supports children in exploring emotions through symbolic play
• Group Therapy Sessions – helping children develop confidence, friendships, and emotional wellbeing

Children may be referred to the Wellbeing Team by their class teacher where additional support is needed.

Our Commitment

Our Wellbeing Team is dedicated to ongoing training and professional development to ensure we provide the highest quality support. We continually develop our practice to meet the changing needs of our children and families.

We work closely with staff and families to ensure that all support is carefully tailored, so that every child feels understood, supported, and able to thrive.

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"The school has given excellent support for my child" (Parent Survey 2026).

"My children have been very happy and well supported at Eden Park" (Parent Survey 2026).

"Thank you to all the wonderful Eden Park staff for the love and care you bring to our children" (Parent Survey 2026).

Eden Park does many things of which 'Care' is at the top”  
(Parent Survey, 2024)

"The school does pastoral care well and has great teachers.”
(Parent Survey, 2024)

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Daily Support

We provide support throughout the school day to ensure children feel calm, supported, and included:

• Sensory Circuits (daily) – particularly beneficial for children who need support settling into school
• Lunchtime Support – for children who find unstructured times overwhelming, we offer:
• ~ A calm Lunch Club in our Wellbeing Hub
• ~ A safe space to eat, play games, and socialise with friends in a supported environment
• ~ A Common Room where children can enjoy quieter activities such as games, colouring, and social time indoors

• KS2 ‘Soft Start’ Club – a gentle start to the day for children who may feel anxious, offering a relaxed space to play games, talk, and check in with staff before lessons begin

Support for Parents and Carers

We are committed to supporting not only children, but also their families.

• Parent/Carer Wellbeing Drop-In (Wednesdays, 2:15pm)
  A welcoming, supportive space where parents and carers of children with SEND can meet with members of the Wellbeing Team, share experiences and support one another.
• We also regularly invite professionals to these sessions based on parent needs and feedback. This has included:

• ~ Educational Psychologists (e.g. sessions on masking)
• ~ Health professionals (e.g. neurodivergence support)
• ~ External organisations such as Checkpoint, offering practical strategies for supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing
• ~ The School Nurse, who joins us each term

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