Safeguarding and Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Welburn Hall School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all
children in our school. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance to us.
Designated Safeguarding Team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jenna Kendell – Safeguarding and Welfare Manager
j.kendell@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Marianne Best – Headteacher (Monday – Thursday)
headteacher@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Alison Keane – Headteacher (Friday)
a.keane@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead (College)
Ellie Marr – Assistant Headteacher
e.marr@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Governor with safeguarding responsibility
Alan Payne – Chair of Governors
a.payne@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Governor with filtering and monitoring responsibility
Helen Porter – Co-Chair of Governors
h.porter@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Useful Links
NYSCP (safeguardingchildren.co.uk)
NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC
Wellbeing Policy
Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
Available – click here
Counselling Sessions
Welburn Hall now has provision for counselling sessions for students.
There is a simple referral process for the students which can be done by the teachers and parents/carers. Download the referral form, complete, and e-mail it back to the school.
Introduction to The Wellbeing In Mind Team
Who they are
They are a team of NHS staff working in Welburn Hall School. They offer support to students experiencing difficulties with their emotional and mental wellbeing, including low mood and anxiety. They also help those whose behaviours are causing them problems and work with other services to make sure everyone can access the most appropriate help and support. The wellbeing in mind team is made up of NHS professionals including senior clinicians, higher level therapists and educational mental health practitioners.
What they do
They provide advice, support and training to school staff on wellbeing issues; forming a link between the school and other services supporting your child.
They also provide direct support for young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within the school environment.
Why they do it
Transition between schools is a very important time in a child’s life and can have an impact on their mental wellbeing.
Poor emotional and psychological well-being can have a negative impact on many areas of a young person’s life including relationships they form, their academic achievement and their home life. Having the right support available in school helps to make sure problems are picked up at the earliest opportunity and young people receive the right help, more quickly; lessening the impact mental health difficulties can have both now and in the future.
It also helps teachers and other staff to better support children in school and supports a healthy environment where young people are encouraged to consider their emotional wellbeing and that of others.
How to access their help
Young people are able to access help from the team via school. If you are concerned about your child’s mental wellbeing we would encourage you to speak to school. Initially the team will provide advice to school staff however sometimes they may feel direct support is needed. In this instance they will consult with parents/carers and meet with the young person to carry out an assessment.
Self Help
The Wellbeing in Mind Team recommend the Anna Freud Top Tips to Feeling Good as a way to support your child in prioritising their mental wellbeing
https://www.annafreud.org/media/3194/year7_help4pupils.pdf
Introduction to The Special Schools Nurse
My name is Martha Callaghan and I am the Special School’s Nurse for Ryedale and Scarborough.
I support school, parents/carers and the pupils with any health needs pupils may have, working closely with other health professionals, social care and the private sector. I provide Individual Health Care Plans for those with a specific health needs and training for school staff in relation to this.
I attend Educational, Health and Care Plan meetings for pupils with health needs. I support schools with health promotion and offer pupil/parent drop in sessions so they can come and discuss anything that is concerning them about their health.
Additional Organisations Offering Support with Mental Health and Wellbeing
National Autistic Society
North Yorkshire branches provide a range of different monthly activities, an active Facebook group and a monthly newsletter. Working alongside other local services to raise awareness and influence support. NAS provides support to people diagnosed with autism or on the waiting list for diagnosis for autism.
Tel: 07818 016431
Email: North.York@nas.org.uk
Website: www.autism.org.uk
Unlocking Autism
North YorkUnlocking Autism is a free course for parents and carers of children and young people with communication and interaction needs. Children do not need to have a diagnosis of autism in order for parents to attend.
This is an online course which includes sessions on behaviour, emotional regulation, communication, sensory differences and autism.
To book visit: www.nyestraining.co.uk
You will need to register on the website first, and make sure you put parent in the reason section
Daisy Chain Project
NorthDaisy Chain provides a range of support services to children and adults affected by autism, either with a diagnosis or who are undergoing the diagnostic process, their parents/carers and their siblings. This is a national service open to young people, adults and families of those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders – with and without a diagnosis. We can support via access to a telephone listening service, virtual parent support groups, signposting & referrals, creating bespoke resources etc.
A family referral can be made via telephone support service 0800 031 5445