Address:
William Patten Primary School
Stoke Newington Church Street
London N16 0NX
Office Manager: Rita Quigley
SENDCo: Caitlin Shaw
William Patten Primary School
Stoke Newington Church Street
London N16 0NX
Office Manager: Rita Quigley
SENDCo: Caitlin Shaw
At William Patten we believe that supporting children’s social and emotional well-being is a crucial part of their childhood journey. Learning to understand and manage our feelings early on, gives us vital social and emotional skills for later in life. We are committed to providing an environment where children talk about their own wellbeing and mental health. We teach them to notice their emotions, talk about how they are feeling and develop good emotional intelligence. Pupils learn to effectively communicate their own emotions, build resilience and understand how other people may be feeling.
We support all of our pupils to learn the following:
Knowing Emotions – recognising a feeling as it happens
Managing Emotions – what to do to help themselves if they feel anxious or upset
Handling Relationships – form positive and respectful relationships with others
Empathy – be aware and understanding of other people’s emotions
Self-Motivation – be in charge of their emotions rather than controlled by them
The mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community is supported by the Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHWB) Team, which has been developed alongside the Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools (WAMHs) Project.
The MHWB Team consists of:
MHWB Lead – Sian Davies (DHT)
Place2Be School Project Manager – Sarah Fowler
CAMHs Worker in School (CWiS) – Lora Linhares-Marx
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) – Danila De Morais
SENDCO – Caitlin Shaw
Staff, Parent and Pupil Wellbeing Champions – Luke (Y3 Teacher) and Jane (School Admin Team)
Wellbeing Governor – Nandi Simpson
Wellbeing and good mental health is at the heart of everything we do: when we talk to each other, through our curriculum, awareness events and special assemblies. We care for and support each other – making William Patten a very special place.
‘Sleep Hygiene’
Tuesday 25.02.25 @ 10am
In this session, we will cover:
What is sleep? Understanding the science behind sleep.
Why is sleep important? The impact on mental and physical health.
Why do we sleep? How rest supports learning, mood, and growth.
How to improve sleep hygiene? Practical tips for better sleep routines.
Good sleep is essential for your child’s wellbeing, focus, and emotional health. Join us to learn simple, effective strategies to help your child sleep better and wake up feeling refreshed!
‘Emotional Regulation’
Tuesday 04.03.25 @ 10am
The Zones of Regulation framework provides a powerful approach to helping children identify and understand their emotions, enabling them to manage their responses to different situations.
This workshop will give you practical tools and strategies to:
Support your child in identifying their emotions
Help your child learn techniques for self-regulation
Promote a calm and supportive home environment
Foster emotional intelligence and resilience
To book a place at either workshop, email admin@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
Please put which workshop you would like in the title of the email. SPACES ARE LIMITED.
The Family Coach Service is a team of 2 (Rachel and Emily). Together they work under the Educational Psychologist Service within Hackney’s Integrated SEND Services to provide coaching opportunities for families of SEN.
They are a needs-based service which means families do not need an official diagnosis or EHC Plan to access their services. Just an identified need or difference in any of the 4 areas of SEND:
If you are unsure whether they are a service for you, please contact them at familycoach@hackney.gov.uk and we will be happy to address any concerns or answer any questions
For further information about the Family Coaching Service…
Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from 5-11 February 2024.
The theme this year is ‘My Voice Matters’.
My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.
As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health.
This year, we want to empower children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing. Our aim is for Children’s Mental Health Week, we want all children and young people to be able to say – and believe – “My Voice Matters.”
Check out our official free resources for families below.
Families – Children’s Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk)
