At St Nicolas we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our staff and student body.  We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches aimed at vulnerable students.  In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health.  In an average classroom, three children will be suffering from a diagnosable mental health issue.  By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental health policies and procedures we can promote a safe and stable environment for students affected both directly, and indirectly by mental ill health.

Early intervention to identify issues and provide effective support is crucial. Our Academy aims in supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing which can be summarised as:

Prevention: creating a safe and calm environment where mental health problems are less likely, improving the mental health and wellbeing of the whole school population, and equipping pupils to be resilient so that they can manage the normal stress of life effectively. This will include teaching pupils about mental wellbeing through the curriculum and reinforcing this teaching through school activities and ethos;

Identification: recognising emerging issues as early and accurately as possible;

Early support: helping pupils to access evidence based early support and interventions; and

Access to specialist support: working effectively with external agencies to provide swift access or referrals to specialist support and treatment

Our Mental Health and Well Being Policy can be found on our policies here

Supporting Pupils

Within the school we use The Thrive Approach. This approach helps us to support the emotional health and well-being of all our children. It may take the form of one-to one sessions, small group work or whole class teaching.

Our PSHE curriculum has creative and engaging content based on a sequential Jigsaw scheme. This is supported through a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health which is in embedded in our whole school ethos. We also follow the Warwickshire schools’ Taking Care: Protective Behaviours Scheme as well as a number of other programmes to support pupil’s understanding of their mental health and well being e.g. Rights, Respecting School

Child Emotional Wellbeing /Mental health/Self Harm/Suicide ideation

https://cwrise.com/primary-mental-health/   -Parents can book a consultation with a member of the primary mental health team and be supported with parenting strategies and approaches in the context of a child/young person’s emotional wellbeing/mental health.

https://dimensions.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ - Produces a report of strengths and challenges to inform consultation with the primary mental health team as well as providing signposting information.

MHISC Mental Health in School Counselling –.Please see below MHISC providers.

• https://cwrise.com/for-parents/    Resources in relation to emotional regulation

• https://cwrise.com/mhst/    RISE mental health in schools team - They provide mental health interventions, advice, and liaison with specialist services to help children and young people get the right support. Call Rise Navigation Hub – 03002002021 asking for MHIST and a MHIST worker will contact you.
• https://cwrise.com/how-to-refer-to-services/
• https://cwwmind.org.uk/warwickshire/

Crisis Helplines:

• Young Minds helpline - 0808 802 5544 Monday - Friday. -They have information for young people, Parents, and Professionals on -Feelings - mental health conditions https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline-and-webchat/ 
• Childline https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/you can call 08001111 live chat to a counsellor, send an email or watch talking to Childline on YouTube or there is ask Sam and have resources on a wealth of topics https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/ 
• https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/   as well as a safety plan template https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/abuse-safety/making-a-safety-plan/
• https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mental-health-wellbeing/emotional-wellbeing-mental-health-support-young-people/2
• Young Mind Young Person Crisis lines https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-            person/find-help/i-need-urgent-help/ 
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline: https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/ 0800 587 0800 (open 24/7)
• SHOUT 85258 24/7 crisis text support https://giveusashout.org/
• Papyrus https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
• Hope line UK 08000684141 text 07786209697
• Mental Health -Crisis Support  ‘111’ and press option for child mental health support
• Hub of Hope – www.hubofhope.co.uk

Self-Harm support

• CW Mind https://cwmind.org.uk/about-self-harm/
• Peer Support Group for parents of children who self-harm                          SPPARK@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk Tel 07970040026
• Blue Ice https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/blueice/ Blue Ice is an evidenced-based app to      help young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm.
• Calm Harm https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/calm-harm/ Calm Harm is an app designed to        help people resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
• SAM APP https://www.mindgarden-tech.co.uk/sam
• Violet Project The Violet Project run a support group for those who are caring for someone             who self-harms. It offers chance for you to talk about your wellbeing, this group is online and runs on the third Tuesday of every month between 7 pm- 8:30 pm   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQz5IjVONGniSCHo2WkvDYSo4-7P1ufQVn4m-IiFTyeMND5Q/viewform

Grief & Loss

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mental-health-wellbeing/counselling-bereavement-service

Winston's Wish - Bereavement Support for Children

Young People/Adults  Struggling with Substance/Alcohol  Misuse or impacted by another persons misuse

• https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/alcohol
• https://www.changegrowlive.org/drug-alcohol-service-warwickshire/nuneaton
• https://www.compass-uk.org/services/warwickshire-cypdas/
• Young Minds – Substance Misuse support

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/drugs-and-alcohol/

• NHS advice and support

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

• Catch 22 may have some useful advice on the website

https://www.catch-22.org.uk/offers/substance-misuse/

Access to identity issue and support

• https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/gender-identity/
• https://warwickshirepride.co.uk/events/transtogether
• https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
• https://switchboard.lgbt/
• https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/adult-one-to-one-support/mindline-trans/
• https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
• https://galop.org.uk/
• https://www.akt.org.uk/
• https://www.dsdteens.org/
• https://mindout.org.uk/
• https://notaphase.org/
• https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
• https://pinktherapy.com/
• https://spectra-london.org.uk/

Adult Emotional Wellbeing Support /Mental health

• Hub of Hope – www.hubofhope.co.uk Has list of all Mental Health conditions and things affecting Mental Health services accessible in your area and site will direct you to the local offer
• Wellbeing for Warwickshire helpline 0800616171 16+, online https://cwmind.org.uk/wellbeing-for-warwickshire/ & face to face visiting one of the 7 hubs available throughout Warwickshire.
• Parenting project counselling https://parentingproject.org.uk/
• Togetherall https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ online self-accessible emotional wellbeing resource, it is moderated and has accesses to counsellors, practitioners, post & chats and has emotional wellbeing resources such as mood diaries etc. 
• IAPT access to counselling Tel 02476671090
• Coventry & Warwickshire Mind Tel 02476552847 https://cwmind.org.uk/2021-services/
• Saneline SANEline services - SANE open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm on 0300 304 7000
• Every Mind Matters Better Health https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
• Samaritans 116123 https://www.samaritans.org/– Free 24hour listening support
• CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably Tel 0800585858 5pm-12am
• Web chat available and website https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/
• Adult Mental Health Support
• Key Ring Community Support - Matthew Wilson - 07825 275 405 -matthew.wilson@keyring.org 
• Mental Health Access Hubs Tel Phone:  0300 200 0011 – Press 1 for mental health 24/7 365 days per year
• Digital Mental Wellbeing Free support for adults across the UK Quell                https://www.qwell.io/

Access to Domestic Abuse support

Access to Domestic Abuse Services – Warwickshire

Refuge Domestic Violence Service Warwickshire - Refuge

Refuge Warwickshire's Domestic Violence and Abuse Service is a countywide service offering help and support to women, men and children experiencing domestic violence in Warwickshire. They have a 24-hour national helpline, safe house accommodation, advocacy, and outreach support. Drop-in sessions are provided around the county. If you live in Warwickshire, you can call 0800 408 1552 to speak to a support worker.

North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Stratford Upon Avon Domestic Abuse Counselling both female and male and offers perpetrator programme in Nuneaton http://dacservice.org.uk/

Telephone Counselling http://dacservice.org.uk/services/telephone-counselling/

Victim Service for children & young people http://dacservice.org.uk/our-services/

Partner programme http://dacservice.org.uk/services/partner-support-service/

Victim Support http://dacservice.org.uk/services/victims-services/

Insight CCSS nsightccss.org.uk 02476351137

North Warwickshire - Cohort 4

Cohort 4 is a peer support organisation for women based in North Warwickshire. It is a non-profit social enterprise made up of women who all have experience of abuse, criminal justice, and mental health issues. Women decide what they need and when they need it, to enhance and reinforce their confidence and wellbeing in the community of North Warwickshire, which covers Tamworth, Atherstone, North Warwickshire villages, Nuneaton, and Bedworth.

Telephone 03003020484 info@cohort4.org.uk website https://www.cohort4.org.uk/contact/

National Support Services

https://rosasupport.org/

Talk2someone https://www.talk2someone.org.uk/support-services/ Tel 08004081552

Everyman Project

The Everyman Project provides information for men seeking help for their angry thoughts and feelings and self-help strategies and support to control violent or abusive behaviours.

Website www.everymanproject.co.uk/

Men Seeking to change their behaviour – 02036428850

Survivors of Domestic Abuse – 02036428860

The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)

NCDV is a free, fast emergency court injunction service to survivors of domestic violence. This can sometimes be issued within 24 hours of making contact.

Tel 020718682280 opt 1

Tel 08009702070

Email office@ncdv.org.uk

Women’s Aid

“I will listen to the voices of survivors, so they get the Mental Health support they deserve”

Website https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Women's Aid have also created The Hideout to help children and young people understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action, plus the Rail to Refuge scheme, which provides free rail travel for survivors with a refuge space. http://thehideout.org.uk/, https://www.womensaid.org.uk/rail-to-refuge/

Mankind

Mankind provides a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence along with information and advice for victims and professionals and survivors’ stories.

National Telephone number 01823334244 email admin@mankind.org.uk

https://www.mankind.org.uk/

Trauma -Specialist services

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/warwickshire/

Phone 01926 358060
If you’ve been affected by crime, call your local victim care team in Warwickshire. Lines are open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Out of hours Support line 08 08 16 89 111

https://rosasupport.org/

https://blueskycentre.org.uk/#:~:text=We%20offer%20free%2C%20confidential%20healthcare,year%2C%20on%200330%20223%200099.

https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/

https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/rape-sexual-assault-support/

https://winstonswish.org/death-through-homicide/

https://samm.org.uk/

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/attachment/

Support for families with a family member in prison

https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/what-we-offer/

https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

Prisoners' Families Helpline The helpline number is 0808 808 2003. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.