Mental Health and Wellbeing
If you need urgent support, please contact the Mental Health Crisis line: 0800 145 6485
Mental Health Awareness
In the UK today, six children and young people (CYP) in every classroom have a diagnosable mental health problem, most of whom will not seek help for up to ten years. There is a growing awareness that earlier preventative support that focuses on building resilience and promoting well-being is necessary to meet our young people’s mental health needs.
Duddon St Peter's Children's Mental Health & Wellbeing policy (see files below)
Duddon St Peter's Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing policy (see files below)
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At Duddon St Peter's CE Primary we have a dedicated Wellbeing Team:
The Wellbeing Team work in partnership to offer support, guidance and advice to pupils, families and staff.
- Paul Hudson - Head teacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Claire Entwistle - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Holly Tench- SENDCO
- Lesley Garnham- ELSA Lead/ Listening counsellor
- Melanie Pickering - SEMH Lead/Play Therapist
- Adam Friend- Vicar/Mental Health & Wellbeing First Aider
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s has a dedicated 24/7 all age urgent mental health helpline. The new number for the service is 0800 145 6485.
- Shout - 24/7 text service if you need immediate help www.giveusashout.org: Text shout to 85258
- Childline - counselling service: www.childline.org.uk - 0800 1111
- The Mix - confidential support for young people: www.themix.org.uk - 0808 808 4994