Mental Health and Wellbeing
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING - SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK
IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK!
Mental well-being can be a pertinent area of need. As such, as a school, we curriculum initiatives such as 'My Happy Mind' each week to develop children's awareness and understanding of this area. Parents have the opportunity each term to attend a coffee morning in which a variety of needs and support are discussed with parents. In addition to this, as a school, we reference external support (some listed below) and liaise with external providers to provide targeted support for a variety of families.
USEFUL LINKS AND WEBSITES
The Anna Freud website is also very informative, it has a parents and carers section.
During this time, many of us may be experiencing a range of emotions. To support young people with this, Young Minds have released this information:
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/
You may also find this general information on the Young Minds website useful. The Young Minds A-Z covers a wide-range of areas including anxiety, anger, gender identity, divorce, self-esteem and much more. It is available via the direct link below:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/
As adults, it is also important for us to take care of ourselves. This website may be useful:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Please note there is also a Parent Contact section that includes a telephone number as well as contact form:
KIRKLEES SERVICES DIRECTORY
SALT – Concerns with speech and language for young people: https://www.locala.org.uk/your-healthcare/childrens-speech-language-therapy/
KIAS – Information, advice and support relating to a young person aged 0-25’s special educational needs or disability http://www.kias.org.uk/
SEND – Kirklees Local Offer – gives children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities, and their families information about what is available in Kirklees across education, health and social care; https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/local-offer/the-local-offer.aspx
Kirklees Safeguarding Children’s Board – https://www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/
For Young People under 19
KOOTH – Free, safe and anonymous online counselling support for 11+ www.kooth.com
Barnardos Young Carers – young carers 8-18 years https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-young-people
Youth Services Brunswick Centre – HIV support and LGBT Project supporting young people and their parents/carers https://www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk/services/youth-services
The Base – drug and alcohol support service for people up to 21yrs old and support for parents and carers. They also have a Hidden Harm Project providing support for young people who have concerns about parent /carers struggling with drug/alcohol issues, Alice Quarterless-Oates is the NTH lead for this. https://kirkleesinrecovery.com/services/cgl-thebase/
Luke’s Lads – Mental Health Support groups for males ages 11+ to 15 in addition to adults https://www.lukeslads.co.uk
Butterflies – Mental Health Support Group for females ages 11+ to 15 in addition to adults https://www.butterfliesmentalhealth.co.uk/
Yorkshire Children’s Trust – Primarily set up by parents to support families of children with cancer, they now offer counselling for children and young people. They also offer respite breaks for families. https://www.yctrust.uk/
HELP AT BATLEY PARISH SCHOOL
It's important not to forget that school is always there for our families too. Our team is happy to support any member of our school community in any way we can. Please contact school if you have any concerns or queries and ask to speak to Mrs Tracy Bairstow (Inclusion Officer) or Mrs Rebecca Aka (SENCO & PSHE Lead).
Please call us directly on 01924 326361.
