Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing plays a vital role in education and impacts on our children’s learning.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Team
Mrs S Eyre - DSL, Senior Mental Health First Aider
Miss C Knowles - Mental Health First Aider
Mrs S Graves - Mental Health First Aider
Mrs C Way - SENDco
At our school, we foster a caring and supportive environment where respect, kindness, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Every individual is valued, and every voice matters. We are committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for all our pupils and staff.
Our approach combines whole-school initiatives that nurture a culture of wellbeing with targeted support for those who need it most. Through this dual focus, we strive to create a safe and nurturing space where everyone can thrive—emotionally, socially, and academically.
Our Whole School Approach to Mental Health
At our school, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and supporting the wellbeing of every child. Our whole-school approach focuses on building resilience, happiness, and success, while aiming to prevent mental health challenges before they arise.
Our staff work together to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where mental health is prioritised and embedded across the curriculum.
We also focus on equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to look after both their physical and mental wellbeing. This forms a key part of our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education.
Lessons are tailored to the needs of each year group, with an emphasis on developing skills such as understanding emotions, communicating effectively, and building confidence. Pupils are encouraged and empowered to seek help for themselves or others when needed. This is delivered through PSHE, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and our ongoing Anti-Bullying initiatives.
You can find more information and resources on local and national support below. If you need further assistance, please contact a member of our Mental Health and Wellbeing team.
Relevant documents
Local Help
Your GP They will be able to provide help and advice. Your GP can also provide access to appropriate specialist services and local organisations.
Call 111 You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
NHS mental health services Find local mental health services on the NHS website. http://www.nhs.uk
National Help
Childline Free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday.
0800 1111
Mind – Infoline Offers advice and support to service users; has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help.
0300 123 3393, text number: 86463
SANE Provides practical help, emotional support and specialist information for people aged 16 and over with mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.
0300 304 7000
Supportline Confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
01708 765200
Beat Provides helplines, self-help groups and online support to anyone affected by eating disorders.
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
The Samaritans The Samaritans provide a confidential service for people in despair and who feel suicidal.
116 123
NSPCC Provides helplines and information on child abuse, child protection and safeguarding children.
0808 800 5000
Young Minds Young Minds has a Parent Helpline that offers free confidential telephone and email support to any adult worried about the wellbeing of a child or young person.
0808 802 5544
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_parents
Youth Wellbeing Directory
Helps you find support for mental health and wellbeing of young people up to age 25 across the UK.
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/
HaveIGotAProblem.com
Free resource about mental health and addiction issues. It has advice and documents on issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, bipolar, eating disorders and coping.
http://www.haveigotaproblem.com/
Helplines partnership
Provides a comprehensive list of mental health helplines in the UK.
https://helplines.org/helplines/
Mental Health Foundation
This website offers a wide range of information about mental health issues.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Health Talk Online
Aims to provide balanced information about the experience of everyday life with a range of health conditions and issues, what to expect both physically and mentally, overcoming practical difficulties, making decisions about treatment and talking to health professionals.
YouthinMind
YouthinMind is an online resource for information about mental health and offers brief assessments. It also provides links to other useful books, websites and services.