A PRIMARY school near Whitchurch has been given an award for its work in supporting its pupils in managing their emotions.

Lower Heath Church of England Primary School achieved the Gold Rest Easy Award.

The Rest Easy scheme helps children identify emotions, manage their emotions and over come any other difficulty.

A spokesperson for the school said it was delighted to share it received the award.

They added: "We are delighted to share that Lower Heath CE Primary School has achieved the Gold Rest Easy Award.

"This is due to the successful application of the Rest Easy method in the following areas since 2019.

"Our school has an in-house Rest Easy practitioner and a team of Rest Easy Peer ambassadors.

"All children have attended a Rest Easy assembly and all children have received lessons in the Rest Easy method.

"The Rest Easy zone and resources are available for children to access every lunchtime and all children are given five minutes relaxing Rest Easy time after lunch, before lessons.

"Staff and pupils are using the Rest Easy language in class and around school and regular reviews are organised to ensure the standards are upheld."

The acting head of the school, Charlotte Williams, said a supportive environment is important in the school.

She added: "Providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all children is really important to us here at Lower Heath.

"So to receive our Rest Easy Gold Award is a fantastic achievement and one which we’re so incredibly proud of as a school."