Meet our Mental Health and Wellbeing Team!
- Miss Bennet - Mental Health Officer (Y5/6)
- Mrs Wills - Mental Health Officer - (Y3/4)
- Mrs Clifford - Mental Health Officer - (EYFS/KS1)
"Pupils from early years to Year 6 thoroughly enjoy school. They have positive, nurturing relationships with staff and each other. Pupils say they can talk to adults about any worries they may have. As as a result, pupils feel safe and well cared for." Ofsted 2023
At Treleigh we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people
Good mental health and wellbeing helps children and young people:
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develop
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attend school
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engage in learning
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achieve and thrive
At Treleigh we contribute to wellbeing by providing:
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a safe, calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment
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early targeted support for pupils and learners who need help
At Treleigh we embed an evidence-based, holistic, whole school approach to promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing. Our Senior Mental Health lead is Mrs Rebecca Wheeler.
Mental Health Definition
“Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” World Health Organisation, 2018
The Department for Education (DfE) and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities published guidance on the 8 principles of a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. These are:
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an ethos and environment that promotes respect, and values diversity
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leadership and management that supports and champions efforts to promote emotional health and wellbeing
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staff development to support their own wellbeing and that of pupils and learners
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curriculum teaching and learning to promote resilience and support social and emotional learning
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enabling student voice to influence decisions
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identifying the need for and monitoring the impact of interventions
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targeted support and appropriate referral
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working with parents and carers
Ways we support our children's mental health and wellbeing in school
Our trained pastoral support team work with children on an individual or group basis to support any identified needs. Mental health and wellbeing fist aid is a targeted approach led by our Senior Mental Health Lead. Each phase of learning has a mental health officer assigned to it, to support the children within those specific cohorts and are available to react to and arising or specific needs efficiently.
How can parents support children with mental health difficulties?
Currently, there are significant concerns around the increase of children with mental health difficulties. If you have any concerns, you may find the attached links useful. You can also, of course, arrange a meeting with the school to share any concerns.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/
Books that may help with Mental Health
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Helping Your Child With Fears and Worries, by Cathy Creswell and Lucy Willetts
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Helping Your Anxious Child, by Ronal Rapee
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Stuff That Sucks, by Ben Sedley
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What To Do When You Worry Too Much, by Dawn Huebnen
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The Anxiety Workbook For Teens, by Lisa Schab
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Overcoming Your Child’s Fears and Worries, by Cathy Creswell and Lucy Willetts
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Breaking Free From OCD, by Jo Derisley
CAMHS
CAMHS, which stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, is a great support service for parents. Their website has a lot of advice, and we recommend taking a look for support on particular topics such as self-harming, depression and anxiety.
If you feel you need to make a referral to access CAMHS support, speak to school or with your GP.
