Mental Health and Wellbeing

 

The mental health and wellbeing of our students is paramount to us. Each year group will receive up to two wellbeing sessions timetabled per week as well as a designated pastoral lead. There are also a range of interventions for students to build upon their confidence and social skills.

If you have any concerns about your child's mental health and wellbeing, please contact the school office.

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Kent Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Service and  Single Point of Access

The Kent Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), also identified as CAMHS, provide emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people. Referrals can be made directly to the Single Point of Access (SPA) by parents, or other professionals including school staff.

Contact them directly on 0300 123 4496 to make a self-referral or seek advice. (Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week)

 

Kooth

Kooth is a transformational digital mental health support service. It gives children and young people easy access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced counsellors. Access is free of the typical barriers to support: no waiting lists, no thresholds, no cost and complete anonymity.  

 

Minded For Families

Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health created by experts and parents together.

 

Kent Resilience Hub

As a parent or carer there will be many times during your child’s life when you will observe your child’s resilience being tested. Whether it is friendship difficulties, managing change, or dealing with loss. You may find yourself looking for ways that you can help your child to feel better. There are a number of ways to help your child become more resilient. This includes ways to better manage the ups and downs that life can bring.

 

Stonewall

Stonewall is Europe's largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) charity. It supports and empowers LGBT people to be who they are across society.