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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Swires Road, Halifax, HX1 2ER

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We are proud to work with all the Catholic schools across our two local authority areas, particularly as the Trust grows and benefits from the expertise and knowledge that other schools joining in the future will bring.

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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. 

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.

Find out about Calderdale's services for emotional health and wellbeing for children and young people

wellbeing-local-service-offer.pdf

 

How do I help my child?

The following guides, by Calderdale Open Minds, offer advice for families facing some possible mental health issues.

Is your child…

feeling stressed, worried or uncertain?

feeling frustrated, cross or angry?

finding the back to school routine difficult?

suffering from low mood?

hurting or harming themselves?

expressing suicidal thoughts?

 

 

 

Healthy Minds Calderdale - Your Local Mental Health Charity

 

Healthy Minds Calderdale

​Calderdale's independent, user-led mental health charity.


Openminds in Calderdale

 

Open Minds website

The Open Minds’ website provides advice, information and support on local and national services that help children and young people.

 

 

 

Mental Health And Wellbeing | Anna Freud

 

Anna Freud Centre

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (Anna Freud NCCF) is a children's charity dedicated to providing training and support for child mental health services. They also offer services and resources for young people and their families.

 

 Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives

 

Family Lives

Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life.

  

 

 

Get Support | Childline

 

Childline

Childline is a free helpline for children and young people. You can contact a trained counsellor at Childline by phone or online chat about anything. No problem is too big or too small.

Age range: Under 19
Call 0800 11111 or visit the website.

 

 

 

 

Home - Mind

 

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing or supporting someone with a mental health problem.

Call Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 

 

Northpoint Wellbeing | Mental Health Support in West Yorkshire

 

Open Minds (CAMHS)

Open Minds (CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) offers specialist help and support around mental health.

Age range: 5-18 years

 

 

 

 

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

Young Minds

Young Minds is a charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Their website has a wealth of advice and resources.

Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)

 

Home - Unique Ways

 

Unique Ways

Unique Ways is a local parent-carer led charity offering support for families with SEND

 

 

 

Mental Health Foundation | Everyone deserves good mental health

 

Mental Health Foundation

Support and research for good mental health

 

 

 

 


 

To access the links click on the cross in the subject heading.

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

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.

 

Bereavement

 

Please see below the two links for support or come and see one of our team for a cuppa and a chat.

Finding support local to you

AtaLoss.org is the UK's signposting and information website for bereaved people

 

 

Email addresses for various services.

Calderdale Adult Learning - Jane.hemingway@calderdale.gov.uk

Public Health- Helen.saunders@calderdale.gov.uk

Relate-Time to Talk- halifaxoffice@relatepkc.org.uk

 

Other Services

SHOUT – 24/7 Free Text service

Text AFC to 85258 – 24/7

 Childline

0800 1111

Samaritans

Ring 116 123