Health and wellbeing is at the heart of learning and teaching at Fordbank Primary School and is embedded across all aspects of school life through a nurturing, inclusive ethos and strong relationships. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of structured learning aligned to Curriculum for Excellence and a wide range of real-life experiences, including physical activity, outdoor learning and active travel initiatives, which promote healthy lifestyles and independence. Pupils are supported to develop emotional resilience, positive relationships and wellbeing skills, with targeted support available. Strong pupil voice is evident through leadership opportunities such as JRSO and Eco Committee, enabling children to influence health and wellbeing initiatives. Effective partnerships with organisations such as One Ren and Bikeability further enhance provision, ensuring that all learners feel safe, included and empowered to make positive choices that support their wellbeing.

RSHP (Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood) Education

RSHP education is a significant part of the health and wellbeing curriculum that is delivered from early level to senior phase within Curriculum for Excellence.  It focuses on equipping learners with the knowledge, skills and values to make informed and positive choices about forming relationships. Learners develop an understanding of how to maintain positive relationships with a variety of people and are aware of how thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values and beliefs can influence decisions about relationships and sexual health. They also develop an understanding of the complex role and responsibilities of being a parent or carer.

PAThS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies)

At Fordbank we use the PAThS prgramme, across all stages in the school, which promotes emotional and social wellbeing. We discuss a range of feelings and how we can recognise what people are feeling.

Each week we have a Pupil of the Week. These pupils are given compliments from their peers which are recorded on a compliment sheet. The teacher also gives the pupil a compliment. This is sent home and parents/guardians are encouraged to discuss the compliments and add their compliment and send this back to school to share with the class.