Wellbeing – Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre

May 21, 2021June 24, 2021

SHANARRI and every day EYC experiences

SAFE – When using tools in the garden we understand that we need to do this safely. We should not be running around or using them for things that may hurt us or our friends.

HEALTHY – We have been learning the journey of food and which food types keep our bodies healthy.

ACHIEVEING – We know that by tending to, and watering our seedlings we will be successful in growing our tasty vegetables.

NURTURED – By learning how to grow our own vegetables we are nurturing our own knowledge and life skills. We are also exposed to a great visual on the power of nurture in action.

ACTIVE – We have to use our muscles to dig our soil and pull any weeds.

RESPECTED – We respect that we all have different tastes, likes and dislikes.

RESPONSIBLE – We understand that we have to take care of our vegetables in order for them to grow.

INCLUDED – We explore different foods from all around the world experiencing and learning about different cultures and food journeys.

April 23, 2021

GIRFEC principles and values

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is based on children’s rights and its principles reflect the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

It is for all children and young people because it is impossible to predict if or when they might need support. GIRFEC also respects parents’ rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

The GIRFEC approach:

is child-focused – it ensures the child or young person – and their family – is at the centre of decision-making and the support available to them.
is based on an understanding of the wellbeing of a child in their current situation – it takes into consideration the wider influences on a child or young person and their developmental needs when thinking about their wellbeing, so that the right support can be offered
is based on tackling needs early – it aims to ensure needs are identified as early as possible to avoid bigger concerns or problems developing
requires joined-up working – it is about children, young people, parents, and the services they need working together in a coordinated way to meet the specific needs and improve their wellbeing

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

Mental Health & Wellbeing

What is wellbeing?

A strong sense of wellbeing contributes to good mental health. It also helps to protect us from feelings of hopelessness and depression. Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness rather it’s a state of overall wellbeing.

The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “A state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.”

Wellbeing is about making a life where we can contribute to a greater society. Where we can have a more fulfilling existence with meaningful and supportive relationships. Wellbeing gives us a way to discover and explore our strengths. Wellbeing helps us live life to our full potential.

Wellbeing helps us:

stay resilient when times get tough
build social supports and self-efficacy
emerge from our challenges even stronger, knowing we have the ability to cope with adversity.

For more information, advice or support please visit East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health