The Firs School Chester Blog

  With World Mental Health Day around the corner (Thursday 10 October 2024), Mr David Girvan, headteacher of The Firs School, Chester share his top tips on how we can support the health of the young minds around us. As carers, one of our most important roles is to help our children navigate the complex world of emotions. This is something that we do in partnership with our families and all the teaching staff at The Firs. We believe that education is much more than about academia, it is about setting up our children will all the skills they require to thrive in life, and this includes teaching children to identify and express their emotions in a healthy way which is essential for their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Here are some tips from the team here at The Firs School, on how to help your children identify and express their emotions: Create a safe and supportive environment: Foster an environment where your children feel safe and supported to express their feelin