At St. Francis Xavier School we want to ensure that children have positive mental health. We know that the events of the coronavirus pandemic have taken their toll on many of our families.
Form tutors and pastoral staff continue to signpost children to the support that is available for them both in school and from external agencies if they are feeling low, anxious or worried about anything.
We have also teamed up with MIND, a Mental Health Charity, to provide some workshops and sessions to enhance the support of the mental health of our young people after Easter 2021. We also have a school counsellor that comes into school two days a week to support young people. This is a referral based service and is overseen by Mrs Pratt who is one of our Pastoral Leaders and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The following posters are also displayed in each classroom to signpost children to the support they can get.
Keeping children safe online
We are also aware of the continued importance of keeping children safe online. More information on the work we do as well as newsletters for families can be found on our online safety page.
Useful Videos
Resources for Pupils
Wellbeing in Mind Team
Who are we the wellbeing in Mind Team?
We are a team of NHS staff, working in schools to offer support to students experiencing common emotional wellbeing difficulties.
What does Wellbeing in Mind do?
We provide care and interventions for young people including support for difficulties including low mood, anxiety, worry, and stress. We also provide advice and training on mental wellbeing issues to school staff, helping them to support you. We also work closely with other services so that those with more complex problems can get the right help, from the right people, more quickly.
Why do Wellbeing in Mind do this?
Difficulties you experience in your child and teenage years can affect things like your work, friendships and home life. Having the right support available when and where you need it can help to lessen the impact difficulties like stress or anxiety have on you; both now and in the future.
