The Butts Primary SchoolWellbeing
As a school, we take mental health and wellbeing very seriously for our whole school community. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
There are some common life events that may affect you or your child's Mental Wellbeing:
- Loss or bereavement.
- Loneliness.
- Relationship problems.
- Issues at school.
- Worries about money.
Everyone deserves to feel good and there are steps you or your child can take to maintain and improve your Mental Wellbeing:
- Build positive relationships.
- Take time for yourself.
- Look after your mental health.
- Look after your physical health.
- Be open and talk about your feelings with your friends.
- Associate yourself with positive people.
- Join an afterschool club.
- Speak to a member of staff.
- Tell the Wellbeing Team.
- Get physically active (a Health body and mind are closely linked).
Online support and guidance:
The sections below contain information on where to obtain guidance on specific topics and also general health and mental wellbeing.
SLEEP
https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/sleep/
https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/
https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/procedures-and-treatments/sleep-hygiene-children/If you need support around establishing sleep routines at home, we can make a referral to the School Nurse Team.
Where lack of sleep is impacting on a child’s physical and mental wellbeing, your GP may be able to refer to a sleep clinic .
ANXIETY
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/issue/anxiety-2/
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/anxiety-in-children/ https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/anxiety/
https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/anxious_child.pdf
If, despite your best efforts, your child continues to show signs of anxiety, we are able to make a referral to the Mental health Support Team (MHST). Any support they offer will be work with parent / group work.
Hampshire Youth Access – self referral
In extreme cases, where anxiety is causing significant impact on a child’s life, a referral can be made to CAMHS. To do this, there is an expectation from CAMHS that other pathways have been explored initially (please see CAMHS website)
FOOD / EATING DISORDERS
https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids/resources/ot-activityinformation-sheets/fussy-eaters/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/fussy-eaters/
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/help/parents-carers/eating-difficulties-professionals/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/eating-disorders/
If you need support around establishing healthy eating at home, we can make a referral to the school nurse team.
If you are concerned that your child may have an eating disorder, you need to see your GP.
MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR / ANGER MANAGEMENT
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/help/parents-carers/managing-challenging-behaviour/
The CAMHS website has links to many resources that can be used to support parents and carers in managing challenging behaviour.
While referrals can be made to CAMHS, they will only become involved where there is a clear link to a mental health issue.
https://www.familylives.org.uk/
https://whosincharge.co.uk/They offer a course to parents experiencing child to parent violence and abuse
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/well-being/resources/anger
You can self – refer or the school can refer you to complete a parenting course. These are a great way of meeting other parents and problem-solving particular issues you may be having.
https://families.barnardos.org.uk/toddlers/supporting-positive-behaviour
https://families.barnardos.org.uk/4-8-years/understanding-behaviour
https://families.barnardos.org.uk/9-12-years/routines-behaviours
https://youthoptions.org.uk/what-we-do/parent-carer-support/non-violent-resistanceWhere behaviour is challenging both at home and in school, a referral can be made to Primary Behaviour Service (PBS)
Where behaviour is challenging in the home, you can ask your GP to refer to the Wellbeing Support Service at PBS. Unfortunately, schools are unable to make this referral, it has to come from a health professional.
SELF ESTEEM / BODY IMAGE
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/help/parents-carers/body-image-self-esteem/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/self-esteem/
LOW MOOD (DEPRESSION)
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/help/parents-carers/depression-professionals/
The CAMHS website has a wealth of materials and suggestions for supporting children/young people with low mood.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/depression-and-low-mood/
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/well-being/resources/depression
School can make referrals to the Child Wellbeing Practitioners who often parent and group support for children under 12.
BEREAVEMENT
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people
https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/
https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/grief-experiences/children-young-people/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/grief-and-loss/ https://sudden.org/help-for-children/
GENERAL HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & GUIDANCE
Hampshire Healthy Families
https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/default.aspx
Southern Health NHS
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-list-of-services/child-health-services
My Family Coach
https://www.myfamilycoach.com/
Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/
Young Minds Support
for children and young people including advice for carers.
Shout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258 to text with a trained crisis volunteer 24/7
Wessex Healthier Together
Every mind matters
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Mental Health Foundation
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/
Hampshire Youth Access
https://hampshireyouthaccess.org.uk/
Samaritans
24 hrs a day on 116 123 or email support on jo@samaritans.org (response within24 hrs)
APPS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Some are young child appropriate, some older child/teen, others more adult.
Please look at an app and it’s content before sharing with your child. We do not recommend any specific apps and cannot take responsibility for any app you may share with your child.
- Thrive
- Chill Panda
- Clear fear
- Headspace
- Calm
- Worry Tree
- Mindshift
- Catch it
- My Possible Self
- Combined Minds
- Mindshift
- Moodpath
- Smiling mind
- Breathe, think, do with Sesame
- Mindful powers
- Think Ninja
- WRAP Wellness Recovery Plan
- Cove
- Pzizz
- Healthier Together
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hampshire Children’s Services - 0300 555 1384
Childline - 0800 1111
Police non-emergency - 101
NHS Direct - 111
MIND (Mental Health Support) - 0300 123 3393
Shelter (Homeless Charity) - 0808 800 4444
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177 650
Refuge (Domestic Abuse) - 0808 2000 247
FRANK (drug advice) - 0300 123 6600 or Text 82111
Citizens Advice - 03444 111 306
