ELAN school pupils undertake training programme on mental health and wellbeing

Pupils across the Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) have taken part in an impactful threeday Resilience Reps training programme.

Delivered by YouthShoots’ founder Paul Hanmore, the training focused on mental wellbeing, resilience, online safety and personal development.

The programme engaged Year 4 and 5 pupils in thoughtful, age appropriate discussions around some of today’s most important challenges.

Throughout the training, pupils explored key themes including mental wellbeing, the impact of behaviour, digital resilience, healthy relationships and selfcare, and building their future selves.

The sessions encouraged reflection, confidence building and positive peer interaction, equipping pupils with skills they can take forward into both school and everyday life.

Staff across the trust praised pupils for their maturity, engagement and enthusiasm when tackling complex subject matter, highlighting the importance of early, preventative education around wellbeing.

“It was a pleasure to visit the training and see the impact being made first hand. Paul’s enthusiasm and energy are inspiring, and the children responded incredibly well to the sessions. Programmes like this are vital in supporting our pupils’ emotional wellbeing and helping them understand their role in shaping a positive future.”

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is a group of North Somerset primary schools, nurseries and preschools situated at Banwell, Bournville, Locking, Oldmixon, Mead Vale, Mendip Green, Milton Park, Walliscote and Windwhistle.