Resources and FAQs

FAQs

What age range do the MHST work with?

The MHSTs will primarily support students from the age of 5 to their 18th birthday.

What is a Whole School Approach?

It is important for MHSTs to be aware of the action government is taking to support mental health and wellbeing in education, as outlined below, to help them understand how they can support settings and the framework their support fits into. MHSTs should understand the wider policies and guidance schools operate within. One of the core functions of the teams is to support the introduction or development of the whole school/college approach as outlined below.

A whole school/college approach is one that pervades all aspects of school/college life, including:

Culture, ethos, and environment: the health and wellbeing of children and young people and staff is promoted through the ‘hidden’ or ‘informal’ curriculum, including leadership practice, the school’s policies, values and attitudes, together with the social and physical environment.
Teaching: using the curriculum to develop children and young people’s knowledge about health and wellbeing; and
Partnerships with families and the community: proactive engagement with families, outside agencies, and the wider community to promote consistent support for children’s health and wellbeing

What will happen during your first session with the MHST?

We will think together about whether the MHST is the right team for you and, if so, how we can best support you

We will talk about what is going well and the things you would like help with. We may ask you lots of questions, which is important for us to get a good understanding of how we can help.

We will agree on what the next steps are for you.

Resources for children

Childline - Tel: 0800 1111 or text: 'shout' to 85258

Be Body Positive - Are you looking for a journey towards positive body image and how to get comfortable? This is an early intervention tool for young people, parents, carers and health professionals.

Resources for parents

MindEd for Families - MindEd was created by experts and parents together to provide safe and reliable advice about young people's mental health.

Young Minds - Young Minds offer services to parents and carers who are concerned about their child's mental health through telephone, email and webchat

Samaritans - Tel: 116123

Anna Freud Centre of Excellence for Children and Families - The Anna Freud Centre is a mental health charity for children and families.

Resources for professionals

DMHL and SMHL - Links and resources

Anna Freud Centre of Excellence for Children and Families - The Anna Freud Centre is a mental health charity for children and families.

Schools and education settings in Southend Learning Network - The Southend Learning Network is an online portal where all Schools and Early Years settings in Southend can purchase services, book training and view the latest news and resources from Southend-on-Sea City Council and its partners.

Schools and education settings in Essex - Essex Schools InfoLink - This is a resource page for all schools and colleges within Essex Local Education Authority.

Schools and education settings in Thurrock - Education and Learning - This is a page in relation to further information about education and learning within Thurrock Local Education Authority.