Mental Health Support
Mental health is just as important as physical health and at SJA we want to support our families just as much as our children. If you yourself are struggling with your mental health, know you are not alone, and support is available. This page aims to offer support to parents as well as children. Speaking with your GP is also a great first step, they can provide personalised advice and connect you to the right resources.
Have a look at the links below to see what mental health support you can access for your child. You can also make a self-referral to the NHS CAHMS service or ask your child’s class teacher to make one for you using this form.
This is a fantastic website where parents and children can access support services about mental health 24/7. Some of the areas they offer support for include: anger, anxiety, relationships, social media and self-esteem. This website has a dedicated area for children to access and an adult-specific page has also just been launched.
Support Your Child’s Mental Health
As well as NottAlone, here are a collection of other websites that you can access to help you support your child with their mental health.
Shout offer 24 hour, 7 days a week helpline for you to discuss your child’s mental health needs.
Mind offer information and support for you and your child.
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.
Mental Wellbeing Days in School
At the start of each half term, we dedicate the first day back to mental health and well-being. On these days, students will take part in activities designed to support their mental and emotional wellness. Each day will include active exercises, exploration of emotions, and strategies for managing feelings. These well-being days provide a valuable opportunity for students to discuss mental health openly, learn techniques to care for their mental well-being, and enjoy fun activities that ease the transition from school holidays back into the classroom.
Autumn 2 2024
Our first Wellbeing Day was a fantastic success, with both children and staff thoroughly enjoying the activities! Each class participated in UV disco dodgeball, shared what brings them joy both at school and at home, and explored the connection between their emotions and physical sensations through body mapping. Together, they developed strategies to manage these feelings in a healthy way. Students also relaxed with mindfulness colouring, explored different sensory toys to help with self-regulation, and took part in other calming activities—all designed to support positive mental health and well-being.