Wellbeing Hub

The Wellbeing Hub is a unique space in Warwick School. The Hub was designed to have a feel and atmosphere that is calm, relaxed and homely. Pupils can spend time relaxing and chatting on our sofa area in the main room. There are games and activities; Lego, colouring, chess, cards, all of which can be used as calming activities for self-regulation, or social activities to form connections with peers. During the lunch hour, Peer Mentors (members of the pupil body who have had additional training in peer support, listening skills and mental health support) are available to offer a listening ear to their peers, or to support the development of social skills and friendships.

Access to the kitchen space reinforces the feeling that the Hub is a homely and comfortable space. When pupils come to the Hub in need of emotional first aid, having a warm drink or glass of squash, or a biscuit to eat, can help pupils to feel comfortable and cared for.

Although the Hub is not a designated working space, there are times when students might need to use the Wellbeing Hub for private study sessions or to complete pieces of work. There is also plenty of meeting space for Pupil Voice meetings during the lunch hour, or for pastoral committee meetings.

The Wellbeing Hub has 2 private therapy rooms, in which our external professionals can meet with students to offer 1:1 support. The Beach Room and the Mountain Room offer pupils a calm, relaxing space to have support sessions. We have a range of professionals who come to work with our pupils, including a counsellor, life coach, educational psychologist, and specialist dietician. Pupils can self-refer to the Wellbeing Hub for support or can be referred by staff or adults at home.

Warwick School has a beautiful Chapel that pupils can visit during the school day. However, it’s important that we provide space for all pupils to take time for prayer and spiritual reflection. The multi-faith prayer room is situated in the Wellbeing Hub and is accessible to pupils all day. It offers a private space for pupils to pray, with access to bathroom facilities nearby and prayer mats available for pupils to use.

Though the Wellbeing Hub is always a calm setting, there are times when pupils need an even safer, quieter space. The sensory space offers pupils a low stimulus environment that they can use to self-regulate if they have become overwhelmed or are dealing with a significant and unmanageable amount of input. The décor and lighting have been designed to be relaxing and unobtrusive, with the option of further lowering the lights and just focusing on the bubble tube or star projector in the space until the pupil feels more regulated and able to manage in the main Hub environment.