Mrs Kennedy is a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
She provides support primarily for the Prep School children however would be willing to speak to anyone who feels they may need her support.
Mrs Kennedy is passionate about reducing the stigma associated with mental health and is eager to promote positive mental health at Teesside High School.
Mrs Connolly is the Pastoral Support Officer and is based within the Senior School.
She is able to offer help and support for the older students at Teesside High.
You can find Mrs Connolly's office on the teaching wing.
Should Mrs Connolly be unavailable, please see Miss Stephens in the first instance with any mental health concerns.
Miss Stephens has the overall responsibility for pastoral care at Teesside High and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Miss Stephens is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure that all of our pupils feel safe and have someone to go to in times of need.
Her door is always open for any pupils who need to talk. Pupil wellbeing is a very important part of Miss Stephens' varied role at Teesside High School.
Miss Hardy is our school counsellor and provides support to some of our students.
She has been a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor for many years, her experience being in Primary, Secondary & 6th Form/Colleges in and around the Teesside area.
Her career began as a Registered General Nurse, which led her to training in Adult Counselling before deciding to specialise in Children &Young People (C&YP).
Miss Hardy also works in private practice via ZOOM/TEAMS or face to face in an appropriate setting.
She is a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists) and keeps up to date with Safeguarding training as is mandatory when working with C&YP.
All of the staff at Teesside High would be more than happy to help you if you have concerns regarding your mental health.
Promoting and fostering positive mental health is important to us all.