Suggested HWB Experiences & Outcomes

  • I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 2-06a
  • I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times, particularly in relation to change and loss. HWB 2-07a
  • I am identifying and practising skills to manage changing relationships and I understand the positive impact this can have on my emotional wellbeing. HWB 2-45a
  • I know of actions I can take to help someone in an emergency. HWB 2-42a

Suggested Learning Intentions

  • To learn to develop confidence to face new challenges positively and confidently.
  • To know how to access help and advice in order to make responsible choices and take appropriate action.

Suggested Success Criteria (I can...)

  • Identify simple strategies to deal with difficult situations. HWB 2-42a / HWB 2-07a
  • Explain how I can access support to help me deal with challenges now and in the future. HWB 2-06a
  • Perform some basic first aid procedures. HWB2-42a
  • Apply a range of skills to help me cope with changing relationships HWB 2-45a

Suggested Learning Experiences

  • Brainstorm what is meant by the term ‘challenge.’ Consider the sorts of things have been a challenge to them, eg, change of school,house or family structure, transition etc . Discuss how they coped with these challenges. Challenges can be both positive and negative depending on how they make you feel and how much you aspire to overcome them. Make a list of challenges they consider positive and those they consider negative.
  • List the sorts of skills, qualities and some of the strategies that will help them to cope with challenges in the future. Discuss the sorts of things that they may need to deal with such challenges, such as accurate information, help and advice from others, personal coping strategies.
  • Think of the knowledge they already have about how to handle an emergency situation. Set up some role play scenarios and encourage the children to work through their responses together, learning from each other.
  • Organise a range of ‘Shared Challenges’ that children can participate in at home with family members – this is a useful way to encourage families to work together to achieve a goal – these challenges should be agreed with parent / carer and child.
  • Pledge your support and help create a tobacco-free Scotland
  • Transition from primary to secondary can be a very stressful time for children and the class teacher may choose to focus on this area in particular. In groups, brainstorm any worries / concerns they have about moving from primary to secondary. Discuss how they might overcome their fears and who would support them in doing so. Emphasise that challenge can be positive and highlight things that they are looking forward to.
  • St John Ambulance http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/schools.aspx  and British Red Cross https://lifeliveit.redcross.org.uk/ have some excellent resources on their websites to deliver first aid education to young people.