Wellbeing at Unity

A commitment to wellbeing – for children, staff and families – underpins everything we do. We want children to feel happy and safe in school and to develop their full physical and emotional potential as well as their academic, potential.

We recognise the interdependence of wellbeing and learning. Positive mental and physical health is essential supports children to learn, and being a successful learner builds resilience and self-esteem.

Every child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential.

– Article 6: Life, Survival and Development

5 Ways to Wellbeing

At Unity Community Primary School, we value the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and integrate them across the curriculum to help support children to look after their physical and mental health. Each half term, we focus on one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing (Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Give, and Take Notice) and discuss with children how small changes in their daily lives can benefit their wellbeing and happiness, both in and outside of school.

Zones of Regulation

Unity Community Primary School is committed to the Zones of Regulation framework, which gives children the tools to talk about and manage their emotions, as well as develop coping strategies to handle stress effectively. The Zones of Regulation are integrated into our curriculum, SEND support, behaviour policy and restorative approach. We aim to create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically.

We have a dedicated team of nurture staff and support workers to help support the wellbeing and safety of all of our children:

Our Relational Circles

Our Relational Circles offer a way of building friendly, trusting relationships amongst staff and students.

This is a school-wide group pastoral scheme which gives children a supportive space to talk, listen, and build relationships with others, designed to foster a sense of belonging and growth amongst students. The vertical grouping allows children to form long-lasting bonds across the whole school, regardless of what class they’re in, whilst improving general confidence and wellbeing.

Each small group is made up of around 10 students, a mix of different year groups and ages, who meet twice a week with their trusted school adult. Starting and ending every week with these Relational Circles gives our children time to connect and grow together. Most importantly, it makes sure every child has a chance to share and feel heard.

All sessions are circle-based, promoting equal voices, active listening, and shared responsibility – core principles of our relational approach. It’s also a chance to learn about important topics outside of the curriculum, such as wellbeing, helping others, kindness and the world around us. We also discuss special events or religious celebrations that are happening, such as Black History Month or Diwali.

Monday Mornings – Weekly Check-in, Positive Affirmation & Setting the Tone for the week ahead.

Friday Afternoon – Reflecting on how the week went, Celebrating Attendance, Star of the week, Birthdays.