Mental Health & Wellbeing

At Sir William Stanier School, we take mental health and emotional wellbeing as seriously as physical health.

Good mental health and wellbeing helps students to feel happy, healthy and able to make the most of their learning and school life. We recognise that everyone can experience difficulties at times, and we want students to know that support is available when they need it.

Support at SWS

If you are worried about your mental health or emotional wellbeing, or are concerned about another student, please speak to Miss Bloor or another trusted member of staff.

We will listen to your concerns and help you identify the support that may be most helpful. This could include one-to-one support, counselling, small-group work, peer support or help accessing other services.

Conversations will be treated sensitively. If we are concerned that you or someone else may be at risk of harm, information may need to be shared with appropriate people to help keep you safe.

Looking After Your Wellbeing

There are simple steps we can all take to look after our mental health and wellbeing. The NHS provides practical advice on connecting with others, being active, learning new skills, giving to others and taking notice of the present moment.

5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing – NHS

Wellbeing Apps

There are also apps and online resources that can support positive mental health and wellbeing:

Apps can be a useful source of self-help but should not replace appropriate professional support.

Urgent Mental Health Support

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, the NHS provides information about how and where to get help.

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

If there is an immediate risk to life or someone is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.