MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health is a priority for the whole community and we recognise that we as a school play a key part in this. We strive to develop emotional wellbeing and resilience in all our students and staff, as well as provide specific support for those with additional Mental Health needs.

We understand both the risk factors which increase someone’s vulnerability along with the protective factors that promote resilience. The more key risk factors present in an individual’s life, the more protective factors or supportive interventions are required to counter-balance. All staff are aware that mental health problems can, in some cases, be an indicator that a child has suffered or is at risk of suffering abuse, neglect, exploitation or harm.

Mental health support for children and young people in Ealing. The services below are all free for young people.

Counselling services

A referral can be made by your child's Head of Year to our school counsellors. These sessions are in school during the day and last for a period of weeks. Please contact your Head of Year if you wish to be placed on the waiting list for this.

Websites

Kooth

Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous platform for young people aged 10 to 18 to find all kinds of support for their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Live text chat & messaging

Users can chat with trained counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners from 12pm to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm until 10pm on weekends 365 days a year, even on Christmas Day and other public holidays

Self-Help Activities

Kooth provides a variety of self-help activities that users can engage in at their own pace. These activities are designed to help manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Informative Articles

The platform hosts a library of articles written by both professionals and peers. These articles cover a wide range of topics relevant to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.