Crook Crusaders

Intent

Emotional wellbeing is about our feelings, our thoughts, our emotions and our moods. Looking after our emotional wellbeing is just as important as looking after our physical health.

Over these past two years, we have been through something that we could never have imagined. Did we ever think that schools would shut and we wouldn’t be allowed to see those people in our lives that we really care about? When we are experiencing something difficult and challenging like the pandemic, our hearts, our minds and bodies can find it difficult to cope with everyday situations. We often revert to a fixed and negative mindset, which can often be very limiting. When we are scared we become defensive and we often struggle with creative thoughts. The pandemic gave us a unique opportunity to reflect on what is important to us and what we want more of in our lives. We had time to think about those things we missed most including time with people we love, things that inspire us and activities that make us happy. When we are happy we create an environment that we need to thrive and grow. We now have an opportunity to take the lessons we have learned and move out of our fixed mindsets into a more positive way of thinking.

Crook Crusaders is the chance to take these lessons and move out of our fixed mindsets into a more positive way of thinking. It is with this growth mindset and resilience that we can create a world with endless possibilities. In order for a child to develop a strong growth mindset they need the input, support and comfort of others.

Encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents, teachers and peers can create an ideal environment for a growth mindset to flourish.

Implementation

Our Crook Crusaders groups will be created initially for children in year groups 4, 5 and 6. The weekly 1-hour sessions will each include:

1. Wonderful me- to understand the different aspects of identity
2. People around me- to listen and communicate effectively
3. Meaning and purpose- to identify own strengths and begin to see how they can affect others
4. Resilience- to break down barriers into smaller, achievable goals
5. Healthy body, healthy mind- to understand and plan for a healthy lifestyle including physical activity, rest and diet
6. Relaxation- to perform a range of relaxation stretches 

Impact

Pupils will have a greater resilience to tackle and solve their own challenges. They will have a positive growth mindset which is applied in the classroom to support greater academic attainment and progress.  they will be enthused by learning and will to take risks. In moments of uncertainty, they will have a range of self help strategies to allow themselves to move forward and reflect.