Wellbeing and Mental Health

Wellbeing and Mental Health at Brook School

At Brook School we are committed to providing all our learners with rich and diverse experiences which promote their wellbeing, as well as their personal and social development.

We know that securing positive outcomes is dependent on promoting and prioritising positive mental health.

We ensure that all learners have access to wellbeing support to help them feel confident, comfortable, and ready to engage in their learning. This provides an opportunity for them to share any concerns, worries, or challenges they may be experiencing, whether related to past experiences or their journey at school.

Additional support is available for learners who may need extra help managing their emotions or engaging positively with their peers.

We have a Wellbeing Lead in school who is here to support our staff team. Our Wellbeing Champion manages initiatives designed to promote a healthy and proactive environment to create a sense of community and belonging for all.

Young Minds

Young Minds Parent Support

YoungMinds offers free confidential online and telephone support to anyone worried about the emotional and mental wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25.

call the free parents’ helpine on 0808 802 5544 from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
email parents@youngminds.org.uk and YoungMinds will respond to your query within 3 working days

Young Minds Matter

“We know parenting isn’t always easy. Although it’s often amazing and rewarding to watch your children grow up, and to help them learn to be independent, it can also be really hard work. It can feel especially hard if your child’s mood and behaviour seem different and you’re not sure why, or what you can do to help. But you are not alone.”** (Young Minds 2020)”**

Young Minds Parent Support

YoungMinds offers free confidential online and telephone support to anyone worried about the emotional and mental wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25.

call the free parents’ helpline on 0808 802 5544 from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
email parents@youngminds.org.uk and YoungMinds will respond to your query within 3 working days

MindEd for Families

MindEd for Families is a branch of MindEd, intended to support parents and those caring for children and young people.

MindEd is an online e-portal offering free, simple advice about children and young people’s mental health for all adults.

Although MindEd is aimed at professionals, parents and carers may also find the information helpful.

Key Emergency and Crisis Contacts:

Hampshire CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA): 02382 317912 (Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm or 1:30pm for referrals).
NHS Mental Health Crisis (All areas): 111.
North East Hampshire CAMHS Crisis Team: 0300 222 5755 (9am-5pm).
Childline (Under 19s): 0800 1111.
Shout (24/7 Text Support): Text SHOUT to 85258.
Samaritans: 116 123.

Kooth Online Counselling

Kooth is a free, safe, confidential and non-stigmatised way for young people to receive counselling, advice, and support online 365 days a year.

They provide:

a text-based chat/messaging function
a schedule function to provide booked sessions with a named counsellor on a regular basis – depending on risk and need
a range of forums which are pre-moderated, offering facilitated peer support
live discussion groups
an online magazine
information, activities and self-care tools and resources.

Kooth is available for 11 – 25 year olds with the website available at all times at https://www.kooth.com/.

Counsellors are available to chat, Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm and on weekends, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

The Importance of Sleep in Education

In 2023, 37.8% of children aged 8 to 16 reported sleep problems at least three times over the course of a week. Among those with a probable mental disorder, this number rises to a staggering 76.5%.

https://hunrosa.org/sleep-resources-tips-guides

Sleep Wise App