At Skirlaugh CE Primary School, we are committed to creating a caring, welcoming and inclusive community where the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, families and staff is valued and nurtured.

Our Christian vision, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart” (Colossians 3:23), reminds us that every member of our school family is valued, unique and deserving of care and support. We believe that positive mental health is everyone’s responsibility, and that through kindness, compassion and strong relationships, we can help one another to flourish.

We recognise that everyone experiences challenges at different times in their lives, and we are committed to providing a safe space where children and adults feel able to talk, seek support and know that they are not alone. Through our nurturing approach, everyday relationships and targeted support, we help children develop confidence, resilience and the emotional skills they need to thrive.

Our mental health and wellbeing team support members of our school community and, where appropriate, work alongside families and external professionals to ensure that children and adults receive the right support at the right time.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy

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Currently, we offer support for mental wellbeing at three different levels: 

Universal Support - To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. For instance, developing resilience for all.

Additional/Targetted support - For those who may have short-term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.  

External/Specialist support - For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as wellbeing groups or personal mentors.

Further information of the types of support available can be found in our provision map below. 

Mental Health Provision Map

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Sometimes, more specialist support or advice may be required for your child. The following pages and websites may be of use. 

	East Riding Mental Health Support Teams
	We are fortunate to be able to work with the East Riding Mental Health Support Teams who can deliver bespoke support for pupils in school as well as providing training for our staff.
	Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
	CAMHS are a specialist NHS Mental Health Service designed to support with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, self-harm and psychosis
	Social, Emotional and Mental Health Specialist Teaching Service (SEMH STaST)
	The SEMH STaST is made up of practitioners who have extensive experience of supporting children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural challenges on a one to one and small group basis.
	Anna Freud Resources for Families
	A world-leading mental health charity providing support, advice and information for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.
	NHS Advice for Parents
	Advice and support for parents and families of children who may have mental health difficulties.
	Mental Health UK
	Advice for parents and guardians. A resource library containing tools to help you confidently engage in conversations about mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience with children and young people
	BBC Bitesize: Wellbeing
	Wellbeing tips for parents to help you support a healthy, happy childhood - with advice on food, sleep, mindfulness, as well as ways to look after you and your child's mental health.
	Young Minds
	Support, advice and guidance for parents to support you whilst you support your child with poor mental health or wellbeing.