Blog 10- All Being Well

In this blog, our headteacher Mr. Barritt, shares the details of our recently developed 'Wellbeing Offer' 

What is the most important thing to you about your child's school experience?

Their reading ability? That they know all of their times tables? Perhaps their handwriting?

It may not surprise you that across the country, by far the most commonly given answer to this question is linked to happiness and enjoying school.

Not that maths and English and science and geography and all the other subjects aren't important. Of course they are. However, research consistently shows a strong link between pupil wellbeing and attainment. Children who feel happy in school are more confident to ask questions, take risks in their learning, and persevere when challenges arise. A positive mindset helps pupils develop resilience, curiosity, and motivation — all essential ingredients for success in the classroom.

At our school, we believe that happiness and learning go hand in hand. When children feel safe, valued, and excited to come to school, they are far more likely to thrive — not only socially and emotionally, but academically too.

For primary-aged children especially, emotional wellbeing forms the foundation for learning. If a child feels anxious, worried, or disconnected, it can be difficult for them to concentrate, retain information, or fully engage in lessons. On the other hand, when children feel supported and encouraged, their brains are better able to focus, problem-solve, and remember new knowledge.

We are incredibly proud that 82% of our families say their children are happy at our school — a figure that sits above national data. This reflects the caring, inclusive, and nurturing environment we strive to create every single day. We know that children achieve their best when they feel secure, valued, and part of a positive school community.

However, we are not complacent. Pupil wellbeing remains at the heart of our school improvement priorities, and we are fully committed to seeing this figure continue to rise year on year. We are constantly exploring new and creative ways to support children’s emotional wellbeing, mental health, confidence, and sense of belonging.
As part of this commitment, we are proud to have formally launched our dedicated wellbeing offer for pupils.

We believe we are currently the only primary school in Cornwall to have a specific pupil wellbeing list alongside a structured wellbeing offer directly linked to that provision. This ensures that children who may need additional emotional support are identified quickly and receive targeted, personalised care.

Our wellbeing offer includes:


  • Regular check-ins from one of our trained support team (we have an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant and staff trained in supporting situational issues, such as bereavement for example).
  • Fortnightly support sessions with a trained support staff member if required
  • Access to focused wellbeing books where appropriate, supported by class adults and guided by the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
  • Support for children to complete or update their 'safety network' forms, with access to trusted adults whenever reasonably possible
  • Automatic placement on the triage list for 'Drawing and Talking' support with of our trained adults
  • Automatic consideration for additional referrals, including to the NHS' Mental Health Support Team
  • Access to a quiet eating space where appropriate and if required
  • If required and appropriate, an invite to our funded after school yoga sessions led by a qualified instructor
  • Additional transition support, including specific handovers between teachers, extra time with new class teachers, holiday drop-ins before transition, and meet-and-greet opportunities at the start of a new term
  • KS2 pupils on the wellbeing list receive a copy of Brilliant Place to Be Me journal and KS1 pupils will have the Hamish and Milo Wellbeing journal


At our school, we want to nurture the whole child. Alongside high academic expectations, we place great importance on wellbeing, positive mental health, and personal development. Through engaging lessons, supportive pastoral care, and a strong sense of community, we aim to create an environment where children feel confident, inspired, and ready to achieve their very best.


We know that children flourish when home and schoolwork together. By encouraging positive routines, celebrating effort, and maintaining open communication, parents and carers play a vital role in supporting both happiness and achievement.
Ultimately, success in education is not only measured by test results. It is reflected in children who feel confident, resilient, kind, and enthusiastic about learning. Happy children are more likely to become successful learners — and successful learners are more likely to become happy, fulfilled adults.

Because when children are happy, they can truly shine.