Heartsmart
HeartSmart is a creative approach to delivering the PSHE and RSE Curriculum; it is used to build character, emotional health and resilience in children. It equips them with foundational principles, skills, habits and a mindset that will improve their mental health, relationships and academic achievement. We have a focussed session each week although the principles are embedded into much of our curriculum.
Here at St Elphin's we use the church version of Heartsmart which links very closely to our Christian Values and forms part of our class collective worship. We recognise the Heartsmart principles as part of being a good Christian and being the best that we can be for ourselves and others.
Heartsmart and Mental Health
Heartsmart helps to support childrens mental health by:
- Encouraging Self-Awareness & Positive Identity
- Building Emotional Resilience & Well- Being
- Promoting Positive Relationships & Empathy
- Engages Pupils Through Storytelling & Creative Expression
- Integrating with PSHE & Learning Objectives
Together in faith, we learn, we care, we serve, we share
Serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13)
