Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
At Long Stratton High School, we are proud of the mental health support we provide. On average, three young people in every classroom may be experiencing a mental health issue. That’s why we take a proactive approach to promoting wellbeing across the school.
A whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing involves the entire school community working together to create and sustain strategies that support the wellbeing of pupils and staff. This approach relies on collaboration among senior leaders, teachers, staff members, parents, carers, and the wider community. Mental health and wellbeing become deeply embedded in the school's culture, ethos, and daily practices.
If you feel that yourself or someone else could benefit from some wellbeing support, please complete this form below. This referral will be sent directly to the Wellbeing Officer and will be given a triage appointment within two weeks during term time. At this appointment, we’ll provide information about if and when support will begin. Please note that there may be a waiting list.
Form link: https://forms.office.com/e/z9BUBNDYHx
What We Do at Long Stratton High School
- Whole School Approach: We encourage all students to consider their mental wellbeing alongside their physical wellbeing. Everyone has mental health, sometimes good, sometimes bad or often it is a mixture of both, and we believe it’s important to talk about both.
- Wellbeing support officers: We are extremely lucky to have two well-being officers within the school. Having dedicated wellbeing officers within school provides vital support for the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students. This role ensures there is a consistent, approachable point of contact for anyone experiencing difficulties, while also promoting a culture of openness and support. The wellbeing officer can provide early intervention strategies, offer one-to-one support, signpost to external services, and help develop whole-school initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive environment. Their presence reinforces the message that mental health matters and that help is always available.
Curriculum Integration: We regularly discuss mental health during assemblies, form times and PSHE lessons, helping to reduce stigma and promote awareness, as well as signposting students to where they can go to receive support.
Collaboration and Best Practice: At our school, we work closely with a wide range of external agencies, charities, and specialist and supportive services to enhance the wellbeing support available to our pupils. These connections provide access to expert guidance, tailored interventions, and valuable resources that strengthen our in-school provision. Through these partnerships, we ensure our approach is holistic, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of our school community. In addition, working alongside external professionals, enables us to access the latest training and best practices, enabling us to deliver high-quality support and stay up to date with current developments in mental health and wellbeing
Concerned About a Young Person at Long Stratton?
If you are concerned about a student’s mental health, it is important to approach the situation with care and sensitivity. You can speak to the student directly if appropriate or reach out to anyone at school within the safeguarding team. Early intervention can make a significant difference, so don’t hesitate to seek help or share your concerns with the right people. Additionally, you can make a referral to the Wellbeing Officer whether this is for yourself or for someone else via this link.
Form link: https://forms.office.com/e/z9BUBNDYHx
If you are severely concerned about a pupil’s safety or wellbeing, it is crucial to escalate the matter immediately to a designated safeguarding officer or if unable to do so, you must call either Children's Services (0344 800 8020) or the Police (101 or 999 in an emergency).
If you are worried about yourself or another young person, there is 24 hour support available from:
Childline - 0800 11 11
The Samaritans - 116123
Young Minds - 0808 802 5544 (9:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri).
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Just One Norfolk - 0300 300 0123
https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/
Kooth - (Live chat support available: 12pm-10pm on weekdays and 6pm-10pm on weekends)
Shout - 85258 (text messaging support service)
Newsletter
For regular updates, tips, and information on how we support mental health and emotional wellbeing in our school community, we encourage you to read the wellbeing sections within our Newsletter. Due to this being half termly, please visit the link below to the wellbeing bulletin which is available to view at all times.
Summer holiday supportHealthy relationships
Please see below for further resources for both students and parents. You’ll find information on helpful apps, websites, and services that support young people’s mental health.
Resources
Managing stress and anxiety: tips for students
Healthy coping strategies: video for young people
Young Minds:Stress bucket activity
Anna Freud self-care strategies for teenagers
How to Look After Your Mental Health This Summer | YoungMinds
Apps
Clear Fear – provides ways for children and young people to manage anxiety.
Calm – to help young people with sleep and meditation
Calm Harm - to help young people who self-harm.
Safespot - Aims to provide young people with access to coping strategies and resources to help better cope with difficult situations. Stress workbooks to work through.
Happify - helps you overcome negative thoughts, stress, and life's challenges
Nelsons Journey Smiles and Tears – bereavement app.
Websites and other useful services
Yougminds - For information advice and guidance
Chathealth Norfolk- 07480 635060 Emotional health, self-harm, relationships and loads more!
BLAH - 01603 219299 [email protected] & www.blahyouth.co.uk
The Mix - Free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
https://community.themix.org.uk/
MTM Young carers - www.youngcarersmattersnorfolk.org & [email protected]
Papyrus - Phone 0800 0684141 Text 07860 039967 UK charity for the prevention of young suicide. https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
OCD-UK - Support and information for those suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder. https://www.ocduk.org/
Beat - Eating disorder charity
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
FYI - For Your Information (fyinorfolk.nhs.uk) Lots of information advice and guidance https://www.fyinorfolk.nhs.uk/
