Mental Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing
EKC Sheppey Secondary prioritises the holistic wellbeing of all in our community. We are committed to ensuring that anyone requiring support for their mental wellbeing have access to appropriate support networks. This includes both direct support from school staff and the opportunity to seek out independent support services. We have compiled a support package containing links to a range of trusted and recommended external support providers.
What are we already doing to promote positive wellbeing in our school?
- Appointing a Designated Senior Mental Health Lead
- Delivering and reviewing our curriculum to ensure mental health and wellbeing is evident in numerous subjects
- By having identified inclusion staff to support with mental health and wellbeing.
- Providing wellbeing training to all staff and further opportunity throughout the year to develop their knowledge and understanding in this area
- Providing and supporting our Inclusion Team to continue to develop their skills and knowledge via training courses throughout the year.
- By implementing a simple and effective referral system.
- By having regular student leadership meetings -to encourage student voice and raise awareness of any concerns regarding students' wellbeing.
- Offering students a range of strategies to improve their resilience while in lessons.
- Employing a counsellor who supports students on a 1:1 basis