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Lacey Green Primary Academy, Wilmslow, SK7 4DP

Lacey Green Primary Academy, Wilmslow, SK9 4DP

Anxiety is extremely common across school children & staff, as well as amongst the general public. In staff it can have a significant impact upon work, negatively affect motivation & job satisfaction, & lead to long-term stress. In pupils it can inhibit learning & make social development difficult. This session addresses causes of anxiety in schools for both staff & pupils, considers various types of anxiety, provides practical strategies for coping with & reducing feelings of anxiety, & aims to improve wellbeing & the overall work/educational experience. During the workshop those attending will be helped to strengthen their own ability to cope with anxiety triggers, in order to not only aid their own mental health – but also to enable them to have greater understanding of anxiety, be aware of how to identify signs in others, & how to support colleagues and pupils.

Mental Health Workshops at Smallwood – Spring 2026

eCAPH have purchased TWO places for eCAPH members to attend the TES SEN SHOW 2026 in Manchester on March 13/14th – lots of experienced speakers available and the latest resources to help SEN learners. This is open to Headteachers or SEN leaders in school.
If you would like to be in the draw to win a place, please email Mark via mark@ecaph.org by close of play Wednesday 14th January – there is one place per school. We ask that the winners produce a short summary to share with all schools on key messages from the event. Winners will be notified on Monday 19th January.
GOOD LUCK – YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!!

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, Nantwich will host a twilight session to discuss the set up and impact of the OPAL (Outdoor Play And Learning) approach to their breaktimes. This is a must for anyone thinking of doing the same in their school. It will help you to fully understand how to engage all stakeholders from the beginning, the costs involved and most importantly the positive impact it has had on the pupils and staff at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School.
Due to the practical nature of this course it needs to be held in person to allow attendees to look at the overall physical structure of the outdoor areas.

Booking forms coming soon

In this workshop we will address stress as a potentially positive as well as negative part of our lives. We will work through a process of stress management where the focus is upon each individual developing an understanding of their own stress triggers, symptoms & stress levels, & targeting these towards becoming a healthy motivational force. Individuals will develop ‘stress-proofing’ techniques which can be used in the workplace in addition to elsewhere. We discuss stressors unique to school staff, consider how to recognise signs of stress in ourselves / colleagues / children, & discuss how we may potentially support others

Mental Health Workshops at Smallwood – Spring 2026