Wellbeing Support
At Brynmawr Foundation School, the wellbeing and safeguarding of our pupils is our top priority and is central to everything we do. Every member of staff is committed to ensuring that our learners feel safe, supported, and valued. A happy and healthy pupil is better able to concentrate, engage in learning, and achieve their full potential.
We value every individual equally and foster a culture where young people are included, listened to, and respected. We promote pupil welfare by maintaining a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.
Our dedicated Wellbeing Provision, led by our Wellbeing lead, Mrs Preece, is available to welcome pupils whenever they need support. This space provides a calm and welcoming environment where students can take time to pause, reflect, and recharge during the school day. The Wellbeing provision room is designed to promote positive mental health, offering a quiet retreat away from the demands of a busy school environment. By providing this facility, we demonstrate our commitment to wellbeing, ensuring that our students feel valued, supported, and able to maintain a healthy balance.
We provide an extensive range of wellbeing services to complement our strong pastoral care. These include ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), Talk about, LGBTQ+ support groups, In reach groups and Youth Service Wellbeing groups and access to a dedicated school counsellor. Support is personalised to each pupil, with the type and duration carefully adapted to meet individual needs—ensuring every student receives the right help at the right time.
Our comprehensive Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme equips pupils with the knowledge and understanding of health and wellbeing, enabling them to make informed choices and develop the skills to support themselves and others.
Wellbeing plays a central role in a pupil’s academic success, personal development, and social growth. In secondary school, students face new challenges, including increased academic demands, social pressures, and the transition to greater independence. Supporting wellbeing helps students to navigate these challenges confidently and positively.
Links to support your child's wellbeing:
Families First
The Families First programme is funded by the Welsh Government to help families who are facing difficulties. The Families First team offers different types of support depending on need.
Reception: 01495 355584
Email: familyfirst@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
ChildLine
Provides advice for young people on a range of issues including bullying, online and mobile safety, sexting and self-harm.
Freephone: 0800 1111
Mind Cymru
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The website provides information leaflets for young people on a range of mental and emotional health issues.
www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru/
Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 Text: 86463
MEIC
A free 24-hour helpline for children and young people. MEIC provides advice and support for a range of issues, including bullying.
Freephone: 080880 23456 Text: 84001