Supporting well-being and mental health
At St Michael’s C of E Aided School, we believe emotional wellbeing is essential for students to achieve their full educational potential and to grow into confident, responsible individuals prepared for life beyond school.
As a Church school, our Christian ethos of love, respect, and honesty is at the heart of everything we do. It guides our efforts to provide a nurturing, creative, and inclusive environment for all members of our school community, including pupils, parents, and staff.
We are committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone in our school. This commitment is supported through:
A whole-school approach that includes all pupils, parents, carers, and staff.
Tailored interventions to support those who may be particularly vulnerable.
Our aim is to ensure that every child and family feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
If you have concerns regarding your child’s mental health, please get in touch with your child’s class teacher a member of the Leadership Team or our Senior Mental Health Lead, Miss James. This can be done in person or via Weduc.
Below is also a few links from organisations and charities who offer advice and support.
Recognising the signs that a child may be struggling with their mental health can be really hard. Please see the below link to help with advice and support.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/
A comprehensive resource for all elements of Mental Health. The tab for Parents and Carers has podcasts and links for all aspects of support you can use at home.
Specific issues support are listed here.
The Young Minds website has a parents A-Z and a guide for self-care when supporting a child with mental health issues.
Anxiety is a hugely prevalent issue across the country following lockdowns. Anxiety UK specifically addresses how to support children experiencing anxiety of all degrees.
