Whole-school approach
As well as supporting individual children and young people, Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) work with schools to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone.
We help schools take a whole-school approach to mental health, which means creating an environment where:
- Mental health is understood and openly discussed
- Stigma is reduced
- Staff feel confident supporting pupils’ wellbeing
- Children and young people can access the right support when they need it
Each school receives support that is tailored to its own priorities and the needs of its pupils.
Support available
MHST partner schools can request a range of support, including:
Assemblies
Age-appropriate assemblies that raise awareness of mental health, wellbeing, and available support.
Workshops
Interactive sessions for:
- Individual classes
- Year groups
- Parents and carers
- School staff
Group support for children and young people
Targeted group interventions that help pupils develop skills and strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Group support for parents and carers
Targeted sessions that help parents and carers better understand and support their child’s emotional wellbeing.
Support for the Whole School and Collage Approach (WSCA) Audit
Support to audit and review your school’s whole-school approach to mental health, helping identify strengths and opportunities for development.