At HWA we recognise the importance of positive mental health and well being for staff, pupils and parents and the impact that they have on our happiness, life satisfaction and positive functioning. Within our school we have trained ELSA TAs, a school counsellor, a Family Support Worker and  a Young Carers lead.

In addition our Principal is a trained Senior Mental Health Lead as is our lead MH & WB lead teacher, Mrs Mears; our SENDCo Miss Grace has also undertaken additional training.

Our academy systems and policies are aligned to provide a strong ethos and environment where prevention, identification, early support and access to specialist support exists for all stakeholders.Overtime we have developed both our understanding and identification of mental health needs as well as our whole school, targeted school based interventions  and referral approach to specialist support services in order to provide both universal and graduated approach to support for mental health and well being. 

We aim for all of our children, staff and families to be able to recognise their potential, work productively, cope with every day stressors, have a sense of belonging and purpose and to be able to access the right support when needed. This links with our character education; resilience, self regulation tool, mindset, participation/motivation, mindfulness.

At Hazelwood Academy we:

• promote self esteem and ensure children know that they are valued individuals

• encourage children to be confident and ‘push their limits’

• help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks

• help children to understand their emotions and feelings better

• help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries

• promote the importance of being kind and working together

• help children socially to form and maintain relationships and focus on teamwork to build community links.