Mental Health
Mental health is a priority for the whole community and we recognise that we as a school play a key part in this. We strive to develop emotional wellbeing and resilience in all our students and staff, as well as provide specific support for those with additional Mental Health needs.
We understand both the risk factors which increase someone’s vulnerability along with the protective factors that promote resilience. The more key risk factors present in an individual’s life, the more protective factors or supportive interventions are required to counter-balance. All staff are aware that mental health problems can, in some cases, be an indicator that a child has suffered or is at risk of suffering abuse, neglect, exploitation or harm.
Call Speak CAMHS for support if you're worried about your mental health and:
- You're a child or young person
- You live in Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham or Hounslow.
- You’re a parent or carer or professional worried about a child or young person’s mental health
Call 0800 328 4444 and choose Option 2 for CAMHS or click the link above.
The helpline is open:
Outside these hours, crisis calls will be passed to an out of hours CAMHS professional.
If they're not available to talk straight away, you can arrange a call back.
SAFE Evolve
SAFE Evolve is a service provided by Anna Freud, and commissioned by Ealing Council, providing multi-disciplinary mental health assessment and treatment for children, young people (aged 0 -18) and their families living in the borough.
SAFE Evolve is an early intervention service working with mild to moderate mental health needs including anxiety, low mood, managing emotions and social relationships. They work with children, young people and their families, as well as provide consultations for professionals.
The services offer includes brief evidence-based therapeutic interventions:
▪ Individual therapy
▪ Group therapy
▪ Workshops
▪ Consultations for professionals and trusted adults
For more information about how to refer to the service email
Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous platform for young people aged 10 to 18 to find all kinds of support for their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Live text chat & messaging
Users can chat with trained counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners from 12pm to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm until 10pm on weekends 365 days a year, even on Christmas Day and other public holidays
Self-Help Activities
Kooth provides a variety of self-help activities that users can engage in at their own pace. These activities are designed to help manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
Informative Articles
The platform hosts a library of articles written by both professionals and peers. These articles cover a wide range of topics relevant to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Journaling and goal-setting
Kooth offers tools such as journaling and goal-setting to help users track their progress and manage their mental health more effectively.
Counselling services
A referral can be made by your child's Head of Year to our school counsellors. These sessions are in school during the day and last for a period of weeks. Please contact your Head of Year if you wish to be placed on the waiting list for this.
