The Grange Primary School
Mental Health and WellbeingIntroduction
We adopt a whole school approach to positive mental health; in that it is the shared responsibility of all individuals in a school community to play their part in the positive life of the school. The Grange Primary School believes that there are certain factors that help to support positive mental health:
- Clear expectations of behaviour and reasonable adjustments for those behaviours that might be the result of emotional difficulties or adverse experiences.
- Staff understand that behaviour is a form of communication.
- A calm, safe and predictable environment.
- Wellbeing is promoted implicitly through lived values and attitudes.
- Wellbeing is promoted explicitly through curriculum.
- Mental ill health is not stigmatised.
- The language of mental health is not stigmatised.
- Clear pathways of identification and referral for children, both internally and to specialist services.
- Families, outside agencies and the wider community are proactively engaged in the life of the school.
DfE Mental health and behaviour in schools, 2018
We have two dedicated Mental Health Champions that are there to offer support if required. If you have any concerns about you or your child’s mental wellbeing then please get in contact with the school to seek support.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
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Pupil Mental Health Resources:
Anna Freud Website – Advice for parents to talk about mental health with primary aged children.
North Lincolnshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
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With Me In Mind
With Me in Mind is the name of one of the national Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) within North Lincolnshire that support the early intervention and prevention of low level mental health needs in children and young people. The school’s Mental Health Champions work closely with the service. The service offers free online sessions to support parents with their child’s mental health needs. See below for information on how to join the sessions.
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Sir John Nelthorpe – WMIM
With Me in Mind ambassadors at Sir John Nelthorpe have developed a short film highlighting WMIM services. The film pays attention to how a young person in school can get support from highlighting their concern to accessing support. Parents can work collaboratively with schools and WMIM to gain the correct support for young people. If you have concerns about your child’s mental health please ask to speak to the school’s mental health champion.
Parent Workshops
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Adult Mental Health Resources:
Shout: 24-hour text support.
Samaritans: 24-hour telephone support
Education Support Partnership: 24-hour telephone support.