Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supporting Pupils
Mr Forde is our lead for Mental Health & Wellbeing and holds the Certificate of Senior Mental Health Lead. Our school policy for Mental Health and Wellbeing is available under the policies section on this website. As SENDCo, Mr Forde can be contacted for a wide range of pupil concerns as well. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the school office on 01925 234 699 or email him directly on RForde@stbenedicts.warrington.sch.uk and he will be pleased to make an appointment to discuss any concerns.
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Mental health and wellbeing is core to everything that we do here at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School. The health and wellbeing of children, staff and parent/carers is everybody’s business.
Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual recognises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her own community. World Health Organisation, August 2014
Our whole school curriculum has Mental Health and Wellbeing at it's core. Our PSHE curriculum, our assemblies and Safeguarding Curriculum and Computing (E-safety) ensure that each year pupils build upon their knowledge and develop a range of skills to support them.
Below, are links to external organisations that may help you. If you require any support, please contact Mr. Forde in the first instance.
Agencies that support pupils
Their vision is that every child and young person in the UK has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Supporting the health and well-being of children and young people.
The Isabella Trust aim to support parents, carers and families of children with autism and sensory difficulties by providing support, information and access to training, courses and workshops.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) : Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network encourages, equips and empowers children, young people and their families living with neurodevelopmental conditions, learning difficulties and associated mental health needs.
The ADHD Foundation works in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies to improving emotional well-being, educational attainment, behaviour and life chances.
Youth in Mind
Please see the above poster for a recently released initiative by the Warrtington Youth Zone for a drop in service for 7 - 19 year olds that supports emotional wellbeing. (April 2023)