Our Approach
We believe good mental health is the foundation for a happy and successful life. Wellbeing is central to our ethos, shaping policies and daily practices. We aim to build resilience in students and staff by fostering a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment where it's okay not to be okay.

Key Elements

• Tutor Programme: Daily check-ins and discussions on teenage life
• PSHE Lessons: Topics like relationships, choices, and emotional wellbeing
• Assemblies: Whole-school and year group sessions with guest speakers
• Enrichment Activities: Music, drama, sports, trips, and Duke of Edinburgh from Year 10

Mental Health Promotion
We actively promote mental health awareness through national campaigns and maintain an open, supportive culture.

Support Systems

• Student Services (8am–4pm)
• Tutors & Heads of Year
• Wellbeing Coordinators
• School Counsellor, ELSA, Relational Support Worker
• Mental Health School Team (Mindworks)
• Willow and external agencies

Staff Support and Monitoring
Staff are trained to identify concerns and provide timely support, with regular pastoral tracking via CPOMs.

Community Involvement
We value input from families and the wider community through surveys and feedback, ensuring our wellbeing strategy reflects shared priorities.

Below you will find information for you to download, giving additional details on keeping your child safe online. For our students, here is a link to your Student Wellbeing page.

Please contact us if you have any concerns about your child.  There are also many resources available which you may find helpful, please use the links below for further advice and support on specific areas of concern.