Wellbeing
At Chace Community School, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our staff and student body. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable students.
In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health. In an average classroom, three children will be suffering from a diagnosable mental health issue. We recognise that good wellbeing is key to a student's development; emotionally, physically and educationally. That is why we put relationships first at Chace and train staff to ensure they know how to promote positive mental health.
Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community (World Health Organisation).
Welllbeing and mental health of our whole community is important to us. Below you will find information and links to signpost you to the correct agencies to support yourself and our students.
Mental Health First Aiders in School
Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote positive mental health of students, the staff below have specific responsibilities for well being at Chace:
Mrs J Johnson - Student Progress
Mrs Cevik - Parent Support and Safeguarding
Ms Sahin - Assistant Headteacher
Please use the email safeguarding@chace.enfield.sch.uk if you have any concerns regarding your child's mental health. Alternatively, please contact your child's Tutor or Head of Learning.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health awareness week is running from the 13th to the 19th May. Please see the link below for information.
Staff Wellbeing
Staff Wellbeing
Education Support is a UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff in schools, colleges and universities.
Counsellor Helpline
When you call you’ll talk to a qualified counsellor. We’ll offer you immediate, confidential emotional support.
Don’t wait for a crisis to call
Five way to Wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental
health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
Click on the link below for some really helpful guides, tools and activities to support your mental wellbeing
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/
Headspace
Headspace offers free access to (primary-secondary) teachers and supporting staff in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Whether you’re feeling inspired to connect more with your students or you’re looking for a new way to bring calm to your classroom, Headspace can help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Better focus, less stress, and happier thoughts are just a few minutes away.
Educators
Parents Wellbeing
Parents Wellbeing
Parents CAMHS Information
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/parents-guide-to-camhs/
Understanding Self-Harm for parents
Managing Anxieties Around School
Here are some suggestions for parents if children are struggling to go to school or feel anxiety in the lead up to
going back to school after holidays or are anxious about moving to a new school or class.
Parents' A-Z mental health guide
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/
Parents supporting a young person struggling with their mental health
Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing
Student – How to Help Yourself
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/
Self Help App List for Students
https://wbc.lgfl.org.uk/documents/Book%20Lists-Apps/Apps.pdf
Coping Strategies when dealing with emotions
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Coping-Strategies.pdf
Coping with exams
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Coping-with-Exams-A5-Booklet-English-2023.pdf
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/hopeline247-faqs/
You can contact us at HOPELINE247 if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide and need support keeping safe from taking steps to end your life.
You can contact us if you have concerns for someone you feel may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and need support in having safe conversations around suicide.
You can contact us to de-brief after supporting someone with their thoughts of suicide.
You can contact HOPELINE247 via phone, text, email and webchat.
Call us on 0800 068 4141
Text us on 88247
Email us at pat@papyrus-uk.org
When our webchat function is available, a “Live Chat” icon will appear on our website.
