With over 25 years teaching experience in primary schools, I can honestly say the last two have been the hardest.  
I have always had a keen interest in developing the mental health and wellbeing of children, but as a result of my work in school during COVID, I have seen, first hand, the catastrophic effect that the pandemic has had on many children.  
I was the PSHE / Wellbeing and Mental Health lead in my last position and have lead individual, class and whole school based support, assemblies and workshops and have developed a real passion for this area.
Some children struggled during 'lockdown' for many reasons but a lot of children seemed to sail through it.  However, for many, the real effects and impact are only just beginning to show.  
We need to help children to deal with the issues they are experiencing now, but also help to build their resilience for the inevitable ups and downs they will face as they go through life. 
That’s why my mission is simple: to give children the wellness education, tools and resources that they need in order to understand their feelings, to be happy and  healthy, and to enable them to be capable of dealing with life’s pressures as they arrive.