Wellbeing and Mental Health

At St Mary's we want to do everything to ensure you feel supported, safe and loved.

We are proud to say we have the Calderdale Healthy School Bronze Award. This shows that our school has met all criteria of Focus on Mental Health, Physical Activity, Food and Nutrition and Emotional Wellbeing to provide a learning curriculum and environment that promotes health and wellbeing.

If you are finding things tricky either at home or at school you are always available to chat to any adult. We will listen to you and help you in any way we can.

To talk to us about a safeguarding concern, please click here.

Please find our Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy below.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy

Our Senior Mental Health Lead is Mr Dyson.

Mrs Dyson is one of our Mental Health Champions.

Mrs Paquim is one of our Mental Health Champions.

To access OpenMinds Calderdale click below

Openminds Calderdale

We are very pleased to announce that we have been accepted onto Calderdale’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST) programme.

The three core functions of an MHST:

1. Delivering low intensity evidence-based interventions (mild to moderate MH problems)

2. Supporting the Mental health Lead (Mr Dyson and the SLT) to develop our whole school approach

3. Giving timely advice to school staff, liaising with external services to get the right support for your children and families so they can stay in education.

Useful links and websites to support your child with mental health and wellbeing.

Anna Freud Website

Child Line Calm ZoneSupport from Child LineHealthy EatingYoung Minds

Night Owls

Calderdale Council support and links

Here is a link from Calderdale Council, for information and guidance on supporting parents around healthy parental relationships. https://relationshipsmatter.org.uk/

In addition Calderdale Council are promoting a new and free App to download to Apple or Android devices, that separating or separated parents may benefit from. The main one being the improvement of communication and better management of their relationships to reduce conflict around their children. You can find more about the app on the following link: Separating better (oneplusone.org.uk)

Family Hubs within Calderdale

We understand all families need support from time to time to help babies and children thrive, whether that’s from friends, family, volunteers, or practitioners. Family Hubs are here to help every family receive the support you need, when you need it. We are here to provide information and tools to help you to care for and interact with your babies and children and look after your own wellbeing.

Family Hubs Calderdale

Young Minds.

Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, we’re here to help.

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

Beds, Bedding and PJ's

Bed poverty exists when a family doesn’t have the sleeping arrangements they need for their children due to a lack of financial resources for example. For children in this situation, it has a significant impact on their education.

Zarach’s mission to ensure that every child in England has a bed of their own gives them a greater chance to learn and succeed at school.

Please ask to speak to Mr Dyson if you want more information.