Mental Health and Wellbeing
At Ashington CofE Primary School, we recognise that wellbeing is fundamental to every aspect of life. It influences how we feel, how we cope with challenges, and how we build relationships. Wellbeing includes emotional, physical, financial and social aspects. While many of us feel happy and secure most of the time, there may be occasions when extra support is needed—and that’s okay.
If you or your child would like additional help, please speak to a member of staff at school. We are here to listen and support you. Your GP is also a valuable source of advice and guidance.
Below are a range of organisations and resources that can offer further support and information for families:
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
https://www.annafreud.org/mental-health-professionals/our-help-for-children-and-families/ - Childline (Calm Zone)
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone - Mentally Healthy Schools
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/ - NHS Every Mind Matters
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ - Place2Be
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/ - Winston's Wish
https://www.winstonswish.org/ - YoungMinds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk - Mind
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/wellbeing - Sussex Mental Health Line – 0300 5000 101 (support and information)
- West Sussex “Find It Out” Centres (ages 11–25)
www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/your-space/places-to-go/finditout-centres/ - Youth Emotional Support (YES) Service – West Sussex County Council (ages 11–18)
Support for Families
- Gingerbread
https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/ - Family Lives
https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/relationship-advice/
Local and Community Wellbeing
- West Sussex Mind – online courses (many free)
https://www.westsussexmind.org/training-courses/online-training/our-courses-on-eventbrite - West Sussex Wellbeing
www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk - West Sussex Leisure Activities
www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure
Health and Physical Wellbeing
- Local GP services remain an important source of advice and support for both physical and mental health.
Relationships
- Relate
https://www.relate.org.uk - Supportline
https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/relationships-and-family/
Financial Wellbeing
- Citizens Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/ - Turn2us
https://www.turn2us.org.uk - MoneySavingExpert
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/uk-coronavirus-help-and-your-rights/
We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and we are here to help wherever we can. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school if you would like support or guidance.