Parent and Pupil Wellbeing @ Westfield
- Promoting mental health as a part of everyday life.
- Improving the emotional wellbeing of our students and staff
- Ensuring mental health problems are identified early and appropriate support provided
- Offering provision and interventions that matched the needs of pupils and staff
- Raising awareness of the importance of mental health awareness
We currently offer different levels of support:
To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. We aim to develop resilience for all through our PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education and Relationship and Sexual Education curriculum.
For those who may have short-term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.
For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as ELSA or Lego Based Therapy.
We are extremely fortunate to have two members of our support staff team who are trained in ELSA. ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) is an intervention designed to build the capacity of schools to support the emotional needs of their pupils from within their own resources. Pupils are referred for ELSA support by their class teacher or through our SEND coordinator, Mrs Harbottle.
Our ELSA trained staff member is Miss Edmond.
We all have times when we have low Mental Wellbeing, where we feel stressed, upset or find it difficult to cope.
There are some common life events that may affect you or your child’s Mental Wellbeing:
- Loss or bereavement
- Loneliness
- Relationship problems
- Issues at school
- Worries about money
Everyone deserves to feel good and there are steps you or your child can take to maintain and improve your Mental Wellbeing:
- Build positive relationships
- Take time for yourself
- Look after your mental health
- Look after your physical health
What can your child do in school to gain Mental Wellbeing?
- Be open and talk about your feelings with your friends
- Associate yourself with positive people
- Join a lunch or after school club
- Speak to a member of staff
- Tell the Safeguarding or Wellbeing team
- Get physically active (a healthy body and mind are closely linked).
Below is a list of signposted services and resources for parents/carers:
Childline
A place a child or young person can talk to someone about something they are worried about. They can do this online or over the phone. (call 08001111)
NSPCC
This charity works against child abuse – a helpline is available for parents or other adults concerned about a child (0808 8025544).
The Samaritans
A confidential helpline which offers support and advice to those in emotional distress. (call 116 123)
Young Minds Parentline Offers information and advice to anyone worried about a child or young person under the age of 25. (call 0808 802 5544)
Big White Wall
Online counselling service for young people aged 16+.
CALM
The Campaign against Living Miserably aims to reduce suicide rates among young men in the UK.
Doc Ready
Prepares young people for their first visit to their GP to talk about their mental health.
Get Connected
Support and signposting for young people under the age of 25. Telephone, email, text and web chat support.
Kooth
Online counselling and support for children and young people.
Mind
National mental health charity providing information and advice.
The Mix
Mental health information and support for the under-25s.
Time to Change
Personal stories from young people about why mental health matters.
The Youth Wellbeing Directory
Online resource for families and young people up to the age of 24 listing local mental health services in their area.
No Panic
Helpline for young people who suffer from panic attacks, OCD, phobias, and other related anxiety disorders (call 0330 606 1174).
Bipolar UK
Offers information about bipolar disorder, an online community, and a peer support line.
Bullying UK
Advice and support for dealing with bullying.
Top Tips for Preventing Cyberbullying
This is a free resource that brings attention to cyberbullying and how to prevent it from happening.
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
Includes information for children and young people on how to recognise the signs of depression.
My CAMHS Choice
Information and support for young people who have been referred to the CAMHS system.
Students Against Depression
Information, advice and real-life stories for university students struggling with depression.
Beat Eating Disorders
Helplines, online support and self-help groups on all types of eating disorder.
Voice Collective
Resources for young people who hear, see and sense things that others don’t. Support for parents is also offered.
Head Meds
Information for young people around medication, mental health and life.
Life Signs
Information and support on self-harm in children and young people.
National Self-Harm Network
A forum providing crisis support, resources and advice on dealing with self-harm.
Recover Your Life
Information and support around self-harm. Includes forums, online chat, open 24/7.
Self Harm UK
Information for parents and professionals on self-harming behaviour.
Healthy Minds
Problem-solving tool aimed at students.
InHand
An app to help young people through the ups and downs of life; it suggests activities to help based on how you rank your mood.
Mindshift
Specifically for young people to help them manage their anxiety. There are lots of tools, techniques and advice.
Mood Panda
Half moodtracker, half social network. It allows children and young people to choose whether to keep their mood private or share it publicly for support from other Mood Panda users.
Mood Scope
A mood tracking tool; the basic features are free but you have to pay for more in-depth features.
Moodometer
An app as well as an online resource which helps children and young people monitor and understand their emotional wellbeing.
Personal Zen
Games that have been clinically proven to reduce stress.
Recovery Record
Self-help tool for children and young people suffering from eating disorders.
SAM (Self-Help for Anxiety Management)
Help with anxiety management which includes interactive games and tools, and an anxiety tracker.
Stop, Breathe and Think
Guide to meditation which recommends certain meditations based on how you’re feeling.
Healthy Minds
Problem-solving tool aimed at students.
InHand
An app to help young people through the ups and downs of life; it suggests activities to help based on how you rank your mood.
Mindshift
Specifically for young people to help them manage their anxiety. There are lots of tools, techniques and advice.
Mood Panda
Half moodtracker, half social network. It allows children and young people to choose whether to keep their mood private or share it publicly for support from other Mood Panda users.
Mood Scope
A mood tracking tool; the basic features are free but you have to pay for more in-depth features.
Moodometer
An app as well as an online resource which helps children and young people monitor and understand their emotional wellbeing.
Personal Zen
Games that have been clinically proven to reduce stress.
Recovery Record
Self-help tool for children and young people suffering from eating disorders.
SAM (Self-Help for Anxiety Management)
Help with anxiety management which includes interactive games and tools, and an anxiety tracker.
Stop, Breathe and Think
Guide to meditation which recommends certain meditations based on how you’re feeling.