This area has been created to support our pupils and families during and after the COVID Pandemic. We are very mindful of the fact that many of you, our families may be needing some support regarding wellbeing. This area of the website is here signposting various resources of support for children’s wellbeing and education over this period. With this in mind, we have produced and signposted a range of advice and free resources for schools, as well as resources for parents/carers in our school.
Here at Gnoll Primary we prioritise supporting wellbeing above all else and this approach has formed a central part of our planning during this challenging time and will continue to do so once again. We have an extensive team of staff dedicated to supporting our school community who are on hand to provide guidance and assistance, so if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant member of staff. We are keen to signpost schools and settings to resources that start valuable conversations with pupils and students. These resources also provide tested tools to maintain wellbeing at what can be an anxious time for children and young people.
The key message is that we are here to help. No-one should suffer in silence; if your wellbeing is suffering, please make sure that you tell someone. The email addresses of the wellbeing team are listed below and there is also a list of numbers that may be helpful.
Gnoll Staff Wellbeing Team: |
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| Mr R. Harris | Headteacher | HarrisR40@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs V. Gibbon | Wellbeing Lead | GibbonV@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs H. Shakell | Pupil Liaison Officer | ShakellH@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs B. Williams | Thrive Practitioner | WilliamsB730@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs J. Billington | Thrive Practitioner | BillingtonJ2@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs R. Hurst | Thrive Practitioner | HurstR5@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs L. Thomas | Thrive Practitioner | ThomasL1123@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs S. Coleman | ALNCo Foundation Phase | ColemanS4@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs A. Davies | ALNCo Key Stage 2 | DaviesA2069@Hwbcymru.net |
| Mrs E. Trollope | ALNCo Rainbow Room | TrollopeE2@Hwbcymru.net |
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Accessing Support
Please use the email addresses above to contact the relevant member of staff should you feel that you need to. Staff are able to access their emails throughout the day, so you should get a response fairly quickly. However, you may prefer to access one or more of the services below.
In an emergency situation you should call 999.
Free School Meals
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council have now reverted back to the original method of receiving Free School Meal support. The grant paid into a bank account has now stopped and all eligible for Free school meals will be supported at the school. Information can be found through the link below.
If you your child is not already receiving free school meals and you would like to apply, please use the button below to visit the local authority’s free school meals webpage for details and how to apply. If eligible, your child’s meals will be free at the school.
Link to NPT Free School Meals Website
Applications open for £125 school clothing and equipment grant
If you your child is starting with us in Reception, or is entering Year 3, and is currently eligible for free school meals, is registered as LAC or attends our LSC specialist resource base, then you could be eligible for a grant to buy school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for your child. Even is you have already purchased the uniform or equipment this grant can be awarded to refund the cost.
Link to: Link to NPT website to apply for the grant.
A Feelings Video created by Mackenzie and Elyse
The girls have been very kind and created a video which they hope will help other people to understand their feelings and share their worries in order to feel better. Amazing work girls. Please watch.
Social Story to help pupils who are anxious about returning to school.
If your child is anxious about returning to school, this social story might help and put their minds at ease about coming in the next three weeks.
Click on the image to access the story “Going Back To School”
Stories written by Mike Church
Our good friend Mike Church who is a writer, actor, speaker, storyteller and entertainer has very kindly shared his wonderful stories with us. These stories can help children to have a better understanding how how they are feeling and what they know about various current situations.
If you wish to visit Mike’s website click here
Click on the titles below to watch Mike retelling the story.
Titles of books retold by Mike
Mollie, The Cow That Mooed She Was Different.
Useful Websites and Support Materials.
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Thrive Approach Gnoll Thrive Practitioners have placed support materials here which can help pupils who are in need of emotional support |
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Gnoll Footsteps
Here we have several support materials which can once again support children who need Emotional Literacy Support |
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Coronavirus – Child friendly Booklet
A book for children to help them to understand what Coronavirus is. This book was created by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson & Nia Roberts |
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Dave the Dog is worried about Coronavirus story
A child friendly story to help children understand what is currently happening. |
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Mental Health Poster
Tips and advice on how to support your child through this Coronavirus Pandemic. |
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Other Supportive Websites |
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Information to support the Rainbow Room, Learning Support Centre |
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Techniques to support children with their thoughts, feelings and behaviour |