Social Emotional and Mental Health
Our school mission statement is 'Loving, Learning and Looking Forward with Christ' To complement this as part of our commitment to the wellbeing of our children, families and staff we recognise the importance of promoting and protecting positive emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our mind up curriculum is a preventative mental health program which equips students with mental fitness tools that build greater emotional literacy and improve resilience to face challenges with optimism, strength, and compassion.
For more information please follow this link:Mind Up
In the first instance if you have any concerns please speak to your child's class teacher . Mrs Exon is the school Mental Health Lead and has completed the Mental Health Lead Training course. Miss Franklin and Miss Ward are also both qualified Mental Health First Aiders. They often work with children in our Pod to support their Mental Health.
Young Minds
We employ a children's counsellor from Young Minds to work with our children for 1 day per week.
The Young Minds A-Z guide also gives you advice on how to help your child with their feelings and behaviour, as well as mental health conditions and life events. We'll also show you where you can get help.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/
We are also able to offer a signposting service to a range of services supporting and promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Children’s Mental Health Support Pathway
This is a PDF maps of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Support in Staffordshire.
They show the local support available to children and young people around emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families - Messenger Service
The AFC Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. We know that finding the right support is important, especially if you need someone to talk to right now. The service is staffed by trained volunteers who will work with you. They will listen to you and help you think more clearly, enabling you to take the next steps towards feeling better.
They can help with issues such as anxiety, worry, panic attacks, bullying and depression and are here to talk at any time of day or night.
If you need support, you can text AFC to 85258. 
Young Carers
Children and Young People who do a lot to help look after a family member who is sick, disabled, has mental health condition, or is misusing drugs or alcohol are Young Carers. Most Young Carers look after one of their parents or care for a brother or sister.
Looking after someone can be rewarding and make you feel great, but it can also make you worry, feel stressed, anxious and sometimes lonely. You may have to help the person you look after or take care or your brother and sisters, so you don't get much time for going out or being with your friends. Being a Young Carer sometimes makes things difficult at school too. You may be missing lessons, arriving late or not handing homework in. You don’t have to feel alone, North Staffs Carers is here to help Young Carers. Young Carers S-O-T
Happy Maps
HappyMaps was created by a GP in Bristol. It shows parents where to go to find advice for their children’s behaviour or mental health issues. https://www.happymaps.co.uk/
Five Steps to Wellbeing NHS
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. The website has links providing advice about issues which impact on wellbeing such as stress, anxiety, loneliness, fear, panic, grief to name a few.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
Cosmic Yoga
This site makes yoga and mindfulness sessions fun for kids - so they can enjoy the physical, mental and emotional benefits early on in their lives.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uIZ2KOZZeQDQo_Gsi_qbQ
Chill Panda
Chill Panda is a Family friendly relaxation, breathing exercise and activity app designed by a Clinical Psychologist and recommended by the NHS in the UK.
Rainbows
Within school we also offer the Rainbows programme. Members of school staff have been fully trained to deliver these programmes. These programmes aim to Nurture and develop the emotional health and mental well-being of children and young people in developing their understanding of loss, as well as building their emotional resilience, emotional regulation, self-esteem, self-efficacy, communication skills and confidence.
NEVER ALONE
The Watchtower Project Stoke on Trent
Mentoring project to support children/young people who are severely or persistently absent from school.
Mentors will support children/young people and their families to identify barriers to education and support them 1-1 to find solutions to overcome barriers and improve attendance at school.
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/watchtower-project-stoke-trent