Mental Health and Well-Being

Supporting Children’s Mental Health

Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities.

At Kirkdale St Lawrence we recognise that our children's is mental health is of paramount importance and strive to support good mental health within our school.

Regular activities and events are planned into the school day to ensure our children recognise the importance of mental health and how they can build the resilience they need to support them.

Pastoral Team

As the Pastoral Team at Kirkdale St Lawrence, we aim to provide support for all of our pupils and their families. We offer a safe place where individuals are valued, listened to and supported to overcome any barriers to learning.

If you would like to speak to someone about any difficulties you may be having, please ask to speak to a member of staff from our Pastoral Team.

Click links below for information on how to support children's mental health

https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Primary-Schools-Wellbeing-Booklet.pdf

A booklet for families from Liverpool Mental Health Support Teams, and city partners as part of Liverpool’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing. Inside this book are a few tips, activities and useful information to help you to keep yourself and your family emotionally healthy at home.

Additonal Support in School

YPAS

Our school is working in partnership with YPAS, a therapeutic service focusing on children’s emotional and well-being.

EVERY TUESDAY, our therapist. Ellie is in school delivering sessions to children in school.

If you have any concerns and would like your child to access the service, contact Mrs Cottom.

Peace Foundation

Kirkdale St Lawrence works closely with the Peace Foundation. They work with our school to support our children to resolve conflict through dialogue and conflict resolution techniques. Early intervention and prevention, helping to prevent violence before it starts, is the key to success.

Click the link to learn more about mental health.