Supporting mental health and wellbeing
At our school, we believe that mental health and wellbeing are just as important as academic success. We follow the Department for Education’s eight principles to make sure every child and member of staff feels supported and valued. This means:
- Our leadership team makes wellbeing a priority in everything we do.
- Staff are trained to spot early signs of mental health needs and offer support.
- Children’s voices matter – we listen to their ideas and experiences to shape what we do.
- Wellbeing is part of our curriculum, helping pupils build resilience and learn about emotions.
- Extra help is available for those who need it, and we work closely with families and outside specialists.
- We regularly review what’s working to keep improving.
- Above all, we aim to create a positive, caring school culture where kindness and respect come first.
We want every child to feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. If you’d like to know more about our approach or need support, please contact the school office.
How we support children and families
• School Nurse (Tuesdays) – Offers advice and support for pupils’ physical and mental health, can see children individually, and make referrals.
• Compass – We work alongside Compass, a UK charity providing health and wellbeing services, including Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools.
• Malachi – We partner with Malachi, a not-for-profit therapeutic family support organisation offering one-to-one counselling-based support.
How to get help
1. Talk to us – Speak to your child’s class teacher or a member of the pastoral team.
2. School Nurse (Tuesdays) – Request an appointment via the school office
3. Referral pathways – With consent, we can refer or signpost to Compass MHST or Malachi family support, or liaise with NHS services if higher-level care is needed.
Confidentiality & safeguarding
We respect privacy and handle information sensitively. If we are worried a child may be at risk, we must share concerns with safeguarding professionals in line with statutory guidance.
