Menu RECENT NEWS HEADTEACHER'S BLOG Health and Wellbeing At Bowmansgreen we aim to support the whole child with their learning and development, including their physical and mental health and wellbeing. On this page, you will find resources and activities to support families which you might find useful, especially at this unprecedented time. We have an inclusive, whole school model and approach to teaching, promoting and managing behaviour and conduct that are based on shared expectations and common values which reflect and best support our diverse school community. Our approach to teaching and managing behaviour is based on the recognition and understanding that behaviour has meaning. Children need certainty in adult behaviour. At Bowmansgreen, we strive to create a culture of certainty and consistency, where all pupils feel secure, safe and confident of the rules, values, boundaries and expectations. Staff use scripts to help achieve consistency in their language and approach and to help staff know what to say in the heat of the moment or when faced with a challenging situation, to help them remain calm, in control and avoid conflict. Families might also find these scripts useful to help resolve disagreements and to manage challenging behaviours at home. This term, we are focusing on the following scripts: Proximal praise (and positive reinforcement) Look at (name) sitting sensibly (Names) are showing us how to line up (Name) thank you for listening (Name) thank you, you are sitting quietly you may go Give limited choices (Name) you can choose, work sensibly now or at playtime (Name) sit quietly or go to the time out chair (Name) choose this seat or this seat/ this sticker or this sticker (Name) you choose, work with the group or by yourself (Name) either work at this table or that one (Name) choose a partner or I will choose for you (Name) you choose, put the toy in your pocket or in you tray Acknowledge feelings (Name) I can see you are cross (Name) I think you look a bit worried (Name) I know you are having fun with your friends but … (Name) I can see you are finding this difficult (Name) it looks like you are bored/tired/cross/fed up with this but … Congratulations to Amelia, Hollie, Maddison and Issa, the overall winners of our House Competition, in support of Children’s Mental Health Week. See their fantastic winning entries, based on the theme of ‘Express Yourself.’ Issa wins for House Whitlock Hollie wins for House Morpurgo Maddison wins for House Whitlock Amelia wins for House Wiggs Don’t forget to log-in to Fitter Future for your workout – 30mins daily! How to Stay Calm in a Pandemic booklet by Dr Emma Hepburn Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic NSPCC – supporting children’s mental health HfL | Supporting positive learning behaviours at home When I worry about things – KS2 Resources from BBC Teach The Growth Mindset and Wellbeing Lesson – BBC Teach HfL | Supporting positive learning behaviours at home HfL | Remote learning: maintaining connections TRANSLATE English▼ SEARCH SITE Search for: DOWNLOAD APP Visit this address with your Android or Apple device: schoolsays.co.uk/bowmansgreen UPCOMING EVENTS Fri, 3rd Dec 2021 Occasional Day Fri, 10th Dec 2021 Christmas Jumper Day (or wear red) for Save the Children £1 donations Mon, 13th Dec 2021 8:00 am - FOBS Bags 2 School Collection Wed, 15th Dec 2021 12:00 pm - Whole School Christmas Lunch Thu, 16th Dec 2021 1:00 pm - Class Christmas Parties Full calendar SAFETY THINKUKNOW.CO.UK QUICK LINKS Home Recent News Newsletter Archive Calendar Contact GET IN TOUCH Tel: 01727 767772 Fax: 01727 767770 Email: admin@bowmansgreen.herts.sch.uk Bowmansgreen Primary School Telford Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1PH View map KEEP UP-TO-DATE! Follow us on Twitter! © Bowmansgreen Primary School 2021 | Website and apps by SchoolSays.co.uk Our School Statutory Information Learning Pupils Parents and Carers