Health and Well Being

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy

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.

Referral form – click here

Special School Nursing Team

We work closely with the Special School Nursing Team to ensure our learners’ health, wellbeing and medical needs are well supported. The team provides specialist advice, support and training for staff, works in partnership with families, and helps to ensure that every child can access their education safely and confidently.

Parent leaflet – click here

Wellbeing In Mind Team

We work in partnership with the Wellbeing in Mind Team to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across our school community. They provide advice, guidance and support for learners, families and staff, helping to develop strategies that enable young people to thrive both in school and beyond.

Wellbeing in Mind Team – click here

Mental Health Advice

Daily Support

Below are some resources to provide self-help guidance on various mental health topics, sleep and low mood.

Urgent

Always try to talk to someone about how you are feeling.

Emergency Crisis

If you need urgent help call or visit an Emergency Department or the nearest hospital

CAMHS CRISIS: 111 option 2 to speak to a mental health specialist
Hopelink UK: 0800 068 4141 to speak to a mental health specialist or text 07860039967
Childline: 0800 11 11
Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 or 116 123

Information for Parents and Young People

Relationships

Developing positive relationships is an important part of growing up and supports children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence, and safety. Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, kindness, honesty, and good communication. They help us feel valued, supported, and safe.

It is equally important for you to recognise the signs of unhealthy relationships. Unhealthy relationships may involve controlling behaviour, disrespect, intimidation, manipulation, or actions that make someone feel unsafe, worried, or unhappy.

Childline
NYSCP – Radicalisation and Exploitation
CEOP – For worries about online sexual abuse or the way someone is communication with you

Gender and Sexual Health

The resources below provide advice, guidance, and support on a range of topics, including puberty, identity, consent, healthy relationships, sexual health, and emotional wellbeing.

Are you being bullied?

You are not alone!

Sleep

An average teenager requires 9 to 11 hours sleep daily.

Top tips for sleeping:

Try not to nap after 3pm
Avoid stimulants after 3pm (tea, coffee, alcohol and fizzy drinks)
Sleep in a dark room
Relax: take a hot bath, read or use apps like HeadSpace and Calm

Drugs and Alcohol

Substances can be known by a variety of names and come in different forms, some of which may be addictive and illegal.

What to quit smoking or vaping?

Quit smoking – NHS

York: 01904 553377

Scarborough: 01609 797272