Mental Health & 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)

A new whole school approach

We are proud to be a part of the My Happy mind Family! 

As a whole school program grounded in science and dedicated to building positive mental wellbeing, My Happy mind helps children understand how their brains work and creates a culture that helps to build children's resilience, confidence, and self-esteem. My Happy mind also teaches the children how to self-regulate and manage their emotions in stressful times, allowing them to be their very best selves! See below for newsletters...

Please activate the My Happy Mind app to your device using the link... https://myhappymind.lpages.co/myhappymind-parent-app-introduction/

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