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Welcome to St Clare's Mental Health and Wellbeing page!
"Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes 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 her or his community" (World Health Organization).
This page is designed to help you support your families' Mental Health and Wellbeing at school and at home. It will be updated regularly with tips, useful links and activities for you to access freely. We hope you enjoy this page and find it useful to support your families' Mental Health and Wellbeing!
Mrs Martin and Mrs Moorcroft are our Mental Health and Wellbeing leads at St Clare's. If you have any concerns about a child or yourself, please do not hesitate to contact them via email:
k.martin@st-clares.manchester.sch.uk
e.moorcroft@st-clares.manchester.sch.uk
Silver Wellbeing Award!!
The wellbeing of our staff and children is extremely important at St Clare’s. We have been awarded the Silver Mark for Wellbeing which we are extremely proud of. Thank you to our Wellbeing Leads for their work on this vital aspect of school life!
Silver award
Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Day!
This year's theme for Children's Health and Wellbeing was 'This Is My Place'. For this we celebrated belonging in our school and completed activities that focused on inviting others, so that everyone feels included. We then enjoyed an afternoon of completing wellbeing activities that support our wellbeing: playing a game, dancing, singing etc.
Wellbeing Charter:
Please see below our Wellbeing Charter which outlines our aims to promote the Mental Health and Wellbeing of all staff at St Clare's.
Wellbeing Charter
Mental Health Support Available Outside of School
Useful Links:
- Children's mental health | Every Mind Matters | One You (www.nhs.uk)
- It is really important for children to take the time out to relax, here is a lovely yoga video for your child to do: (733) Calming Exercises for Kids: Breathing and Stretching - YouTube. If you click on the you tube channel there are lots of different Yoga videos for you child to do.
- https://plprimarystars.com/
Available services:
We recognise that some children, young people, families may be finding things tough right now. We want you to know where you can go to get some ideas to help with your wellbeing, or get advice, support, or help at this time.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
If your child tells you they are struggling with their mental health or if you suspect this, you should always contact your GP for support and advice.
NHS Mental Health Services
Services from other organisations are available by website or phone/text
Supporting Parents Helpfinder (Young Minds)
Young Minds have created a useful 'Supporting Parents Helpfinder'. By answering six questions, parents can find out how to support their child's mental health. Find the help finder here: https://youngminds.org.uk/supporting-parents-helpfinder/
When emotions explode (Young Minds)
Young Minds have also created a useful poster highlighting ways to give support to children when they have angry feelings or outbursts and may help families start a conversation and talk about each other’s feelings.
Kooth - online emotional and mental health support ages 11-18
kooth.com/urgent-support for a crisis service
Samaritans
116 123
Barnardos
Family support
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/c19
Barnardos Boloh – Helpline and webchat for 11+ for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority children and young people
0800 1512605
https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/
Shout – for anyone in crisis at anytime
Text 85258
Mood Swings
MoodSwings 36 New Mount St, Manchester M4 4DE. Helpline staffed from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday - 0161 832 37 36. Online and Skype support - contact them on info@moodswings.org.uk or https://www.facebook.com/Moodswings-289363603529/
Anna Freud Centre resources
For adoptive parents, special guardians and foster parents
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/adoptive-parents-special-guardians-and-foster-carers/
For parents and carers
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/resources/
Youth Wellbeing Directory – find the right service for your need by location, service name or keyword
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/find-a-service-near-you/
Apps with self help strategies reviewed by Anna Freud Centre, including self-harm reduction strategies
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/apps-delivering-self-help-strategies/
Safeguarding
Childline – online and on the phone
https://www.childline.org.uk/kids/
0800 1111
Report online abuse
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre