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Mental Health, Wellbeing and Nurture
Mental Health at St John's
At St. John’s, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our school community. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable pupils.
St. John’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Support
Whole school/universal approach
| Targeted support
| Specialist / personalised support |
Zones of regulation | Multi-Family Group (MFG) | 1:1 Counselling in school
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PSHE lessons | Talk-time with school counsellor | Referral to Primary Focus |
Pupil Wellbeing Ambassadors | Saplings (Nurture) Provision | Referral to Educational Psychology
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National Mental Health Week acknowledged
| Small group intervention from specialist school staff | Referral to CAMHS (Child and adolescent mental health service) |
Trained Mental Health First Aiders | External agency support e.g. Young Carers | Referral to Children’s Services |
Inclusion Team - Family and Attendance Support Advisor
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Kent Mental Health Support Team /Emotional Wellbeing Worker from Sept 2022
| Referral to LIFT (Local Inclusion Forum Team) for SEMH (Social, emotional and mental health) specialist teacher support
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School Senior Mental Health Lead training completed
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‘Trauma Informed School’ Training Completed
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Ongoing staff CPD to update staff on Mental Health and promote awareness
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Kent National Nurturing Schools Programme – whole school approach to nurture 2022-23
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Parental guidance and talks |
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In addition to promoting positive mental health taught through our PSHE curriculum, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health. We recognise that in an average classroom, there may be as many as three children suffering from a diagnosable mental health issue. By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental health policies and procedures we can promote a safe and stable environment for students affected both directly and indirectly by mental ill health. We have a Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, fully trained Mental Health First Aiders and a school counsellor who all work together to promote positive mental health at St. John’s.
Please see our Mental Health policy here.
