student wellbeing
Promoting wellbeing at Brooksbank
At The Brooksbank School, we believe that the emotional wellbeing of our students is just as important as their academic success. We are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to discuss their worries and seek the help they need.
Here are some ways that you can help your child promote their own wellbeing:
Encourage regular conversations about emotional wellbeing. Talk to your child about their worries and anxieties and reassure them that it's okay to seek help when they need it.
Foster an open and non-judgmental environment. Let your child know that you are there to listen and support them through any challenges they may face.
Stay engaged in your child's life. Make time to discuss their worries or concerns and show genuine interest in their wellbeing. You can also offer guidance on finding reliable sources of support, such as helplines or counselling services.
Collaborate with school to promote mental health and wellbeing. Support initiatives that prioritise emotional wellbeing.
Teach your child about the importance of self-care and stress management techniques. Help them develop healthy coping strategies, such as mindfulness exercises, physical activity, or creative outlets, to manage their own worries and support their friends.
Help raise awareness about mental health and the importance of seeking help. Ensure that your child has access to resources like helplines such as Kooth and Childline.
Educate your child about the signs of emotional distress in themselves or their friends. Discuss the importance of reaching out for help when someone is struggling and emphasise the value of empathy and support.
Be aware that schools have protocols and policies in place to address mental health concerns. Familiarise yourself with these resources and work with us to create a supportive environment that encourages wellbeing and seeks appropriate help when needed.
Foster a sense of community by encouraging your child to develop supportive friendships. Help them understand the significance of being there for their friends and seeking help together when facing challenges.
Remember, promoting wellbeing is a collective effort. By staying engaged, supporting your child's emotional journey, and collaborating with school, you can ensure a nurturing environment where they feel safe discussing their worries and seeking the help they need.
Additional Resources
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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The Brunswick Centre
The yOUTh Service works across all of Calderdale and Kirklees, providing support to LGBTQ+ young people, their parents and carers.
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Report Abuse in Education
The NSPCC’s new helpline for young people and adults who experienced sexual harassment or abuse whilst at school. Call 0800 136 663 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
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Kooth
Kooth offers free, safe, anonymous online counselling with a qualified professional, discussion boards and a magazine.
Age range: 10-25 years
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 12pm-10pm. Sat-Sun 6pm–10pm
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Time Out
Time Out offers the opportunity to ‘find your thing’, get some simple guidance around emotional wellbeing, managing worries and looking after yourself.
Age range: 10-19 years
Contact details: 07418 311736 (text for a call back)
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Open Minds (CAMHS)
Open Minds (CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) offers specialist help and support around mental health.
Age range: 5-18 years
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Open Minds Website
Open Minds’ website provides advice, information and support on local and national services that help children and young people.
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Positive Identities Service
Barnardo’s Positive Identities Service offers specialist advice and support to those who identify or are questioning their sexual and/or gender identity.
Age range: 8-25 years
Contact details: 01422 371993
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C&K Careers
C&K Careers offers specialist advice, support and guidance on future career options.
Age range: 13-24 years
Contact details: Make an appointment with our in school careers advisors.
Or call 01484 213856 or chat@ckcareers.org.uk
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ChatHealth
ChatHealth offers a confidential and secure text messaging service to discuss physical health and emotional wellbeing.
Contact details: text 07480 635297
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Calderdale Young Carers Service
Calderdale Young Carers Service for advice and support on being a young carer.
Age range: 8-18 years
Contact details: 01422 261208
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Healthy Futures Calderdale
Healthy Futures Calderdale offers advice and support from public health clinicians on any concerns you have relating to COVID-19, including worries about the return to school.
Contact details: 0303 330 9974
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Branching Out
Branching Out offers specialist advice and support around drugs and alcohol.
Age range: 10-21 years
Contact details: 01422 415550
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Sexual Health
Sexual Health offers specialist advice and support around sexual health.
Contact details: 01422 261370
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Childline
Childline is a free helpline for children and young people. You can contact a trained counsellor at Childline by phone or online chat about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
Age range: Under 19
Call: 0800 11111
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The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
Age range: Under 25s
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Young Minds
Young Minds is a charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Their website has a wealth of advice and resources.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)
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FRANK
FRANK is a website and national telephone helpline offering advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent/volatile substance misuse, including drug misusers, their families, friends and carers.
Call: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
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Beat
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. They offer telephone, online and peer support, and lots of information and resources.
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Unique Ways
Unique Ways is a local parent-carer led charity offering support for families with SEND children, including a great range of free training courses on parenting for wellbeing.
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The Proud Trust
Manchester based charity offering information and support to LGBT+ young people and their families.
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Mermaids UK
Mermaids UK support gender-diverse children, teens and their families.
Helpline: 0808 801 0400 Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm