Mental Health Lead: Mrs L. Larcher
The National Children's Board has a vision of an education system where good emotional wellbeing and mental health are at the heart of the culture and ethos of all schools. Only then will pupils, with the support of their teachers, build confidence and flourish. Evidence shows us that wellbeing is of central importance to learning and attainment, for children to do well they need to feel safe and happy. Pupils who have mental health problems are more likely to have academic difficulties at school and experience social disadvantage later in adult life.
At St. Anne’s, part of our inclusive vision is to ensure that our staff, children and families have the tools to support their mental health as well as creating an education system where, together with our Catholic Ethos, good emotional wellbeing and mental health are at the heart of the culture and ethos of our school, so that our pupils, with the support of their teachers, can build confidence and flourish.
Please click HERE for our Mental Health and Well-being Policy and HERE for our School Vision and Strategy.
In 2018, as a result of our commitment to Mental Health and Well-being, we embarked on working towards obtaining the Well-Being Award for Schools. The school achieved this award in 2021.
Wellbeing Support/Resources
We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support.
At St Anne's, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff and we will work together to enable pupils to make healthy informed choices.
Useful Websites
Below are some useful links to help support you and your family’s wellbeing.
CAHMS - PACE (Parent & Carer Events) 2024
Please click HERE to see the upcoming events for 2024 at various venues in Hampshire.
GET TOGETHER - Hampshire Parent and Carer Network
Please click HERE to see upcoming events for 2024 at various venues in Hampshire.
NO LIMITS - Young Person's Safe Haven
Please click HERE for information about group sessions in the North Hampshire area.
Early Help
Early Help is a multi-agency response to help identify and support children and families in need, helping them to access the right support services at the right time.
Referral are made typically when concerns are raised by parents about a child’s behaviour or development, for example: sleep routines, getting your child to school, or risk taking (typically in teenagers).
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Parents have concerns which they have been trying to cope with for a while or feel worried about, for example: health and well-being, school, friends, angry behaviours. It may be that you find it difficult to set boundaries that your child sticks to.
If you feel your child needs this type of support, please speak to their class teacher or the SENCo using the email address below.
Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Helping with emotional wellbeing and mental health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are an NHS service that aims to help young people up to the age of 18 who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who are suffering with acute, chronic and severe mental health problems.
Please visit the CAMHS website for more information and advice CAMHS
CAMHS also provide many infromative videos offering advice and support CAMHS Videos & Podcasts
Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
The MHST is a service delivered in partnership with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System.
This service provides mental health support for children and families with a range of mental health difficulties.
The MHST offer both low-intensity and high intensity intervention, informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
If you feel your child needs this type of support, please speak to their class teacher or the SENCo using the email address below.