Positive wellbeing is promoted through the curriculum and other school activities. Through a carefully planned approach to PSHE, our pupils acquire the knowledge and develop the skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and become resilient, informed and responsible citizens.

Mental Health Support

At Wood Lane Primary School we prioritise mental health and wellbeing. As from May 2025, Miss Emma Walker is our newly trained Mental Health Lead, who will work with Mrs Fraser to ensure staff, pupils and parents are supported in maintaining their mental health and emotional wellbeing. 

The school works in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, the NHS and the Mental Health Support Team. The Mental Health Support Team provides the pupils, and families, in the school with low-intensity support, offering early intervention and self-guided help sessions.

Our mental health practitioner/emotional coach is Becky from VIP. She works in school each Tuesday and provides a wealth of support covering low mood, anxiety, resilience, behaviour support, problem-solving, sleep, phobias and exam stress. Please discuss any concerns with your child's class teacher, or Mrs Fraser, and we can complete a referral together. 

Staffordshire County Council offer a range of support for pupils who live in Staffordshire. Please use the map below as a guide to the support available in the County. 

Child and Young Peoples Mental Health Support Map

Curricular and Extra-curricular Support

We support the mental health and wellbeing of all pupils through: 

• building strong relationships centered around mutual respect 
• a school ethos which empowers tolerance and respect
• clear rules, routines, expectations and consequences
• targeted pastoral and learning support
• opportunities for intellectual, physical and expressive development in the classroom
• circle time, social stories and worry boxes
• trained mental health first aiders (VIP) and local GP Mental Health Nurses
• targeted mental health provision from North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare