5 Ways to Wellbeing (NHS)

The ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ is an evidence-based framework that promotes our positive wellbeing. It is widely used in the NHS to promote mental wellbeing and we can use it to help us too in school and at home.

Here are the five top tips you can use to support your wellbeing:

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Connect	Children need connection with others to build meaningful relationships. This gives us a great sense of purpose, makes us feel happier and builds belonging and self-worth.	Find time to connect with friends Talk Cook Dance Exercise Play games Connect online with friends
Be Active	Being active is great for physical health and fitness. It also improves mental wellbeing and can positively change our mood. It can increase our confidence and help us to set goals.	Aim for 60 minutes physical activity a day Reduce the time sitting down Play games Get outdoors – walk, bike, swim, run
Take Notice	Take notice of your mind and body by focusing on the moment, appreciating the now. Let go of thoughts or feelings causing us stress or anxiety and put things into perspective.	Mindfulness activities – breathing, colouring Yoga or Tai-chi Notice the everyday – nature walks, Positive journals Grateful jars
Keep Learning	Learning can improve our wellbeing, give us hope and optimism, help us to cope with stress, and boost self-confidence. Creating a love of learning can increase self-esteem .	Try new things Mend something broken Learn a new skill Research a topic Visit somewhere new
Give	Give your time, words and presence. This can help to develop co-operative skills, positive feelings and a sense of self-worth and purpose.	Make time for others Small acts of kindness Raise money for charity Fully participate in a school or community event

Here is a list of some of the ways we are helping promote positive wellbeing in school in these five areas:

Connect	School motto, ‘Learning by Caring and Sharing’ Think-pair-share in lessons Paired work and group work PSHE lessons Social time Social events in school e.g. quiz night Community events such as Madeley Carnival Nurture/small group intervention Assembly time Reading buddies Links with the church such as assemblies, carol concerts Parent workshops or ‘Seeing is Believing’ sessions
Be Active	PE curriculum Active Maths Extra-curricular clubs Opportunities to compete in intra and inter sporting competitions Walk and talk on the playground Break breaks Community assemblies to promote local sporting opportunities and clubs Enrichment activities like sports themed days Leadership – sports leaders promoting being active on the playground
Take Notice	Curriculum drive – ‘Spiritual’ Celebrations assembly Pupil leaders – giving certificates in assembly Promotion of ‘Internet Legends’ Mindfulness activities Red 2 Blue approach to regulation Spotting patterns across the curriculum e.g. in Maths and Science PE Zumos
Keep Learning	School culture and ethos– promoting a passion for learning Enrichment activities e.g. school trips, themed days Parent/family workshops e.g. Red 2 Blue workshop Music lessons] Extra-curricular clubs
Give	School motto, ‘Learning by Caring and Sharing’ Pupil Leadership roles Celebrating success in assembly Dojo rewards Reading buddies Charity work and raising money for charity Eco Warriors Collecting for the foodbank Participating in community events Y6 fundraising – leaving a legacy

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