Student Wellbeing
Please find below information, advice and further support on looking after your wellbeing. You can also find out more about what resources are available in school.
Looking after your mental health
Looking after your mental health is really important. There may be times when our mental health is better than others. Here are some tips on how to look after yourself:
Below are some useful support tools for mental health, including the latest newsletter from the school nursing team at Berkshire Healthcare.
Berkshire School Nurse Student Newsletter - December 2024
How to Talk About Mental Health - Student Guide
Peer Education Project
This year, we have introduced an exciting project where sixth formers teach Year 7 about mental health during tutor time. It started on Wednesday 10th January 2024 and this is something we are hoping to run every year with the new incoming Year 7s. It is being run in collaboration with the Mental Health Foundation.
Some of our lovely Sixth Form students worked incredibly hard preparing to become 'Peer Educators'. Miss King and Mrs Pearce guided and worked with the sixth formers in preparation for this project. The whole cohort of Year 7 students took part in a ten-week programme being taught a series of mental health lessons during tutor time.
Peer Education Project - Information for Parents and Carers
Resources
Imabi Inspire app for students
Imabi inspire remains a valuable resource for our students, offering comprehensive guides on topics such as mental health and exam stress. Additionally, it provides a direct communication channel for students to reach our safeguarding team and access links to support services like Childline.
Search 'imabi inspire' in app stores to download the app. Students can login with their school email and password.
Further advice and support
Childnet - Help & Advice for 11-18 Year Olds
Shout - free text messaging support service
Samaritans - call 116 123 for support
Papyrus - prevention of young suicide
Kooth - support form professionals and other young people
SANE - mental health support, guidance and information