Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community (World Health Organization, 2014).

In our school, our Christian vision shapes all we do.

We aim to promote positive emotional and mental health for every member of our staff and all pupils. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable pupils.

In addition to promoting positive emotional and mental health and wellbeing, we aim to recognise and respond to need as it arises. By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective emotional and mental health and wellbeing policies and procedures, we can promote a safe and stable environment for pupils affected, both directly and indirectly, by emotional and mental health and wellbeing issues.

Please click here for our Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing policy.

Roles and Responsibilities

Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the emotional and mental health and wellbeing of pupils, staff with a specific, relevant remit include:

Miss Verity Coates, Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Debby Butters, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy DSL
Mrs Rosa Griffiths, SENCo, Deputy DSL
Mrs Clare Lines, Governor with responsibility for safeguarding
Mrs Della Robins, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Lead (including RSE)
Mrs Emi Marcou and Miss Lisa Rummery, Learning Mentors

Signposts to support for parents, carers and children

Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Team contact information School Nurse contact details

Chat Health contact information

Mental Health support in Brighton - list of services and contact details

Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing support information and contacts