Student Wellbeing
In the UK today, an estimated five children in every classroom has a mental health problem.
The pressures young people face have changed; awareness of the issues has grown but social stigma and misconceptions remain. Here at King's Academy Ringmer we want to provide reassurance & advice to help our students make positive choices regarding their mental health by providing them with the tools & confidence to look after themselves in the best possible way.
It is also important to remember that emotional wellbeing is a clear indicator of academic achievement, success and satisfaction in later life.
With this in mind, we are fully committed to ensuring that all of our students can get the support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
We have already prioritised wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan & have a well established Whole School Approach initiative.
What else are we already doing to promote positive wellbeing?
Delivering positive wellbeing into our curriculum through our PSHE & Tutor Programme
By Appointing a Designated Mental Health Lead
By expanding our Pastoral Team with the addition of Head of Years.
Providing wellbeing training to all staff & further opportunity throughout the year to develop their knowledge & understanding in this area
By ensuring that we have members of staff who are trained in Mental Health First Aid
Creating individual Resilience Action Plans (RAP) which provide students & staff with valuable information regarding unique coping strategies, warning signs & signposting where to get support when needed.
By implementing a simple & effective referral system. Any member of staff who has concerns regarding a student's wellbeing can make a referral to the lead mental health
Training year 10 students in restorative peer mentoring . These students then mentor some of our KS3 students using active listening & restorative approaches to resolves low level conflicts & restore confidence & self-esteem.
1-1 & small group workshops, run over a 6 week period, on different mental health issues, led by our lead mental health.
By appointing an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) who has received specific training by educational psychologists to support the emotional development of our young students.
By providing small group intervention sessions during tutor time, led by our amazing teaching assistants. Topics running this term are: Calm, Nurturing, Social & Communication, Talk about Teenagers & Worry Busters
By having regular student council meetings -to encourage student voice
Raising awareness of mental health & emotional wellbeing by participating in annual charity events such as World Mental Health Day, Anti Bullying Week, Odd Socks Day, Time to Talk Day plus many more.
Training some of our young students to be wellbeing experts. The Student Wellbeing Ambassador Programme (SWAP) was launched in March 2021. Up to 35 students from across all year groups are trained in the the science of wellbeing, They run different campaigns throughout the year, raising awareness & trying to breakdown some of the stigma involved around mental heath. They work closely with our peer mentors to ensure that wellbeing is everyone's responsibility & that all students have a voice without discrimination.
Two of our staff have been trained to become coaches in the S.T.I.L.L Method. This method brings together the best techniques from Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuro Linguistics Programming & Self Development. They are workshops for both students & parents which are fun & involve a step by step process to help overcome anxiety.
Please find below a bank of resources to help support your mental wellbeing:
Staying Safe Online
NSPCC reporting abuse in education helpline- Children and young people facing social media posts
1. Facing unwanted sexual behaviour or harassment whilst at King’s Academy Ringmer is never ok. You don't have to face it alone.
Talk to an adult you trust. Or, for advice and support, call the new dedicated NSPCC helpline on 0800 136 663. It's free and you don't have to say who you are.
2. Does something happening at King’s Academy Ringmer not feel right? Talk to an adult you trust.
Or the NSPCC helpline is dedicated to helping young people facing unwanted sexual behaviour or harassment. Contact them on 0800 136 663.
3. If you are facing unwanted sexual behaviour whilst in education, the NSPCC are here to listen. You're not alone.
Call the new dedicated NSPCC helpline on 0800 136 663, it's free and you don't have to say who you are.
4. Do you need someone to talk to about something happening at King’s Academy Ringmer? Talk to an adult you trust.
Or, the new NSPCC helpline is here to listen and offer advice to those facing unwanted sexual behaviour.
https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/ CEOP is a law enforcement agency and is here to keep children and young people safe from sexual exploitation and abuse. Use this link to start your report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors.
https://www.bbc.com/ownit - an app that helps you make the right choices when online & on social media & it has loads more useful stuff too!
Report Remove Tool for naked images and videos
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has created the world's first tool to help children and young people get naked images of themselves removed from the internet.
The Report Remove Tool can be accessed through the Childline website. IWF analysts will then review the content and create a unique digital fingerprint known as a hash, before sharing it with tech companies to help prevent it from being uploaded and shared.
For more information and to access the Report Remove Tool, go to: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/remove-nude-image-shared-online/
https://swgfl.org.uk/products/whisper/ ... anon reporting online
East Sussex School Health Services
Are you ages between 11-19? Or are you a parent/carer of a child or young person aged 5 to 19 years old? You can speak to a school nurse in person on a Tuesday & Thursday between 10am -3pm & 6pm -9pm. Click - https://nhs.vc/east-sussex-school-health or text 07507332473 anytime
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dtQya5IfhVpRiGi4ZetHj6NeElHlFjsxtw3DJm6SG2E/edit?usp=sharing bank of useful resources
School Health Service Website
is dedicated to children and young people's health in East Sussex www.eastsussexchildren.nhs.uk
With everything in one place, you will find details about School Health services plus information about health topics from emotional and physical health and wellbeing to speech and language therapy, equipment for physical disabilities and training and support for East Sussex healthy schools.
The dedicated areas for children and young people, parents and carers and schools and professionals, mean there really is something for everyone
Mental heath charities
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/
General wellbeing resources
https://www.dove.nationalschoolspartnership.com/resources-2021?dm_i=5ZWG,67UL,MNGTO,PXFS,1
https://www.educare.co.uk/edusafe-cyp
https://www.kooth.com/ an online Mental Wellbeing Community app
East Sussex County council resources
Eating disorder resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GhpNOu156ncPUyI2faTOWIRiIRHqRMG/edit - vast amount of useful resources from BEAT & other organisations
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/edaw - Beat Eating Disorders website
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxR7gTqw0zfk6F0ll5IKO75Pb3nVpmu6/view?usp=sharing - Effect of starvation
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mYqoXJohkex8Wxaggl1yZVYwf927DW511mqy5MhjjhQ/edit?usp=sharing -'Beat' - A UK Eating Disorder charity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xg4YJ02KGIWPQZfgxQEEgZUMLmQaLxSr/view?usp=sharing - Physical consequences of anorexia nervosa
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x36r9KezbWJumVr6bQqp0gGxCqJLfN_Q/view?usp=sharing - 'Beat' - online support groups
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C0N0MFLU7rcu51vGBsDus1MUHHGaBZox_2XQnrpJXDA/edit?usp=sharing - Eating disorders - information for parents
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XKxSjkRDWesX4ejm83_UKqxB-XqQavptGlkX3V40Bn4/edit?usp=sharing - Eating disorders and hormones
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dwkxnXvB4NiN0SYHaa4OC37_I9XJ8IkMab9qUuN4_7o/edit?usp=sharing - Eating disorders and neurobiology
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I4O-_6fLvyO-wKBHUzqxmqSniYwx574c/view?usp=sharing - Managing meal times
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SMqZdUpEgo7TTFFpmsv7-NNw3aXH-COU/view?usp=sharing - Anorexia and bulimia care - online support
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP_iKc-8L4Q87_cYxCxlAR3g7mkkP56myWgmenkp2LQ/edit?usp=sharing - Regular eating and drinking
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tn26IKT2aATT4iW25x_poceIN-A_ATZpbUJIIslLHo8/edit?usp=sharing - Regular eating for recovery
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1icUL_SuyqWcPGIj45OelQH2Upt9taG1pNZL4PUSGvlM/edit?usp=sharing - Starvation syndrome
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ixe6sk9bRDQG0Ir77rkbuwdVtPOrx4M_IHTU6pUJPgM/edit?usp=sharing - Toolkit for carers (eating disorders)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ah814tCp-9q1X10bKP67p79b9vt0Yf15n4siAmgBFe8/edit?usp=sharing - What is normal eating?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HASgPbHzyWOSpxa1QAQ3g9WjhaYvuqsU/view?usp=sharing - Resources for parents
https://docs.google.com/document/d/121ic5c1baEwcquVWUKMy25mrcaPdRLlaAxELCGn7pFg/edit?usp=sharing - The risks of eating disorders
https://seedeatingdisorders.org.uk
Self-harm Resources
https://calmharm.co.uk/ - Calm harm app
https://stem4.org.uk/how-to-talk-about-self-harm/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/useful-contacts/ - useful contacts
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/self-harm/- useful information about self-harm
https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/Pages/Category/advice-and-information - Further advice & support for self-harm
Bullying
Sussex Against Bullying is a voluntary organisation providing a range of different support services for children & young people who have been and who are being affected by bullying.
Services include:
· Email Mentoring Support
· A Holiday Club
· School-based support
· Parent Support and information sessions
To find out more, please visit our website: www.sussexab.org.uk or email info@sussexab.org.uk ,for a child/young person to access support a referral can be done via the website or email
Sleep Support
https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/ Useful tips to help you sleep better
Everyone's Invited - A movement committed to eradicating rape culture
Over the last week the website 'Everyone's Invited' has drawn much publicity for the shocking testimonials from over 10,000 people describing sexual abuse by other young people. As a result, yesterday [Wednesday] the government announced that they were launching a review into sexual abuse in schools.
NEW Dedicated NSPCC helpline 0800 136 663
The new helpline will provide both children and adults who are potential victims of sexual abuse in schools with the appropriate support and advice. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes if they wish. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too.
MeeToo App for iOS and Android
MeeToo is a multi-award winning, free, anonymous app where young people can talk about difficult things. Built on research showing the positive impact of peer support for mental health, MeeToo provides a safe, pre-moderated (by humans) space for young people aged 11+ to experiment with opening up about whatever may be on their mind.
Posts can be responded to by other users, as well as a team of trained university psychology students and MeeToo counsellors who help to guide discussions and ensure that no post goes unanswered.
Moderators check every post and reply before they go live to ensure the safety and anonymity of our users, and our counsellors uphold a sophisticated system for monitoring and tracking potential safeguarding risks.
MeeToo supports over 6,000 young people each month. It is featured on the NHS Apps Library and promoted by more than 1,000 schools in the UK.
You can easily see how MeToo works here: https://www.meetoo.help/how-meetoo-works
For more information please contact info@meetoo.help or visit www.meetoo.help ...
Bereavement support
Sussex Bereaved by Suicide Service – Pan Sussex service for all ages.
Cruse offers a triage service to adults and children in Sussex, who have been bereaved by suicide or possible suicide - please call us on 07376 616628 or email sussexbereavedbysuicide@cruse.org.uk and we will get back to you within two working days.
School specific support after suicide:
Samaritans - Step by Step https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/schools/step-step/
Papyrus – Save the Class https://www.papyrus-uk.org/save-the-class/
CYP specific
Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
E-wellbeing (YMCA) - https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/ - is an NHS approved digital wellbeing service, and it provides advice, support and a clear pathway to local services in Sussex for any person in need of mental health support
Winston’s Wish – https://www.winstonswish.org/ service can be accessed via the bereavement service above, useful information on website.
Allsorts - https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/ We support & empower children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender
Other sources of support
E wellbeing http://www.e-wellbeingadults.co.uk/ - is an NHS approved digital wellbeing service, and it provides advice, support and a clear pathway to local services in Sussex for any person in need of mental health support
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/
Mind Out - https://mindout.org.uk/ We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern
Warning Signs Campaign - https://www.preventingsuicideinsussex.org which links to:
Sussex Mental Health Helpline - 0800 0309 500 The Sussex Mental Healthline is a 24/7 telephone service offering listening support, advice, information and signposting to anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Pathfinder - https://www.pathfinderwestsussex.org.uk/ advice, information and services to support your mental health and wellbeing or supporting someone else.
Help is at Hand - https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/resource/help-is-at-hand/ A resource for people bereaved through suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them
Supporting others:
Supporting others
https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/supporting-someone-else/
https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/support-guides/finding-the-words/
Siblings: https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/siblings/
Friends: https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/when-a-friend-has-died/
Witnesses - https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/i-didnt-know-the-person/
Guidance for the media
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/