HeadStart – giving all South Tees children and young people the necessary support to build resilience to achieve good emotional health.
The aim of the HeadStart school programme is to implement an early help and prevention model which will ultimately reduce the onset of common mental health problems by building resilience of pupils to be able to better cope better in difficult circumstances. The HeadStart model is a capacity building approach to improve the resilience and capability of pupils to have good emotional health, to have the skills and confidence to cope, solve problems, achieve well and be happy young people.
HeadStart services include:
Staff development – supports school based staff to be able to better respond to the emotional needs of pupils.
Transition – support offered for young people to make the move from primary to secondary as easy as possible.
HeadStarters – a training pathway for young people to develop school based projects and support the delivery of HeadStart.
HeadStart is a whole school approach where everyone feels safe and comfortable to be themselves, learn and develop in a positive environment and access support when needed.
Our school is committed to the HeadStart principles to allow every young person to have the best possible experience and outcomes throughout their school journey.
Emotional Literacy Support
Our Parental Support Advisor provides support for the emotional wellbeing of our pupils.
Who our Parent Support Advisor works with
Our PSA works with children either individually or in small groups and deliver bespoke interventions tailored to the presenting situation or need. Her role is to develop children’s:
- emotional literacy
- positive mental health,
- social skills
- emotional wellbeing.
This can vary dependent on age, school stage and situation.
INSIDEOUT Mental Health Support
Our school’s Education Mental Health Practitioner is called Annie. Annie works with children and families experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties and she is available every Friday from 2.30-3.00 for parents to drop in for advice, information or a listening ear. If you would like any more information please speak to Mrs Boyce.
Rainbows Support
The Rainbows Bereavement Support Programme helps children and young people who have experienced a significant loss in their lives. Losses include bereavement through the death of a loved one, family breakdown or separation. For more information or if you think your child may benefit from accessing this support please speak to Mrs Boyce
G.E.M.S
We work closely with teachers, parents and carers to ensure the children have the tools they need to grow emotionally, socially and academically. Building a strong foundation for their future.
