At Lipson Vale Primary School, we aim to promote positive mental health and well-being for our whole school community: pupils, staff, parents and carers, and recognise how important mental health and emotional well-being is to our lives in just the same way as physical health. 

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We recognise that children’s mental health is a crucial factor in their overall wellbeing and can affect their learning and achievement. Persistent mental health problems may lead to pupils having significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of those of the same age. 

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We strive to ensure that Lipson Vale is a school where pupils experience a nurturing and supportive environment where children are given opportunities to develop self-esteem and give positive experiences for overcoming adversity and building resilience. We recognise that, for some pupils, school will be a place of respite from difficult home lives and offer positive role models and relationships, which are critical in promoting pupils’ well-being and can help to engender a sense of belonging and community.