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Who to talk to in school?

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Welcome to Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

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Support on offer at KLB School

Who can children talk to in school?
Many children will talk to subject teachers, their form tutor, Head of Year and other staff as a matter of course during the school day. Occasionally, some students feel that they would benefit from additional support on a regular basis. These agencies can provide an effective source of support for students, enabling them to function better both in and outside of school, enhancing their resilience and giving them resources to manage any future difficulties. This could come from a variety of people including:

*Mrs Smyth-Roberts, Mental Health Nurse and Pastoral Support Adviser
*Mrs Gardner, Welfare and Attendance Officer
*Mrs Daniel, Winston's Wish trained to support students dealing with bereavement
*Talk in Confidence (TIC) trained sixth formers, whose support includes one to one work with some younger, vulnerable students
*Careers Adviser
*School Nurse

Mentoring
Every pupil in Years 7-11 has a mentor assigned to them. For many pupils, this is their tutor. For others, it could be their Head of Year, Key Stage Pastoral Assistant, a member of Senior Management, a teaching assistant or another member of staff. The mentor is the link person for the individual child. The focus of the mentoring is personal support and encouragement. Pupils complete a self-assessment document to encourage reflection and target areas for development.

Pastoral Support Advisor
Suzie Smyth-Roberts, an experienced Mental Health Nurse, has been working within the school for the past ten years. During this time, she has been providing professional counselling, advice and support to our students and her role extends to working with families. She also liaises and works closely with outside agencies when required. Suzie is able to work with individuals and families within the school or at home. She will listen to your concerns and work with you and your child (children) to resolve any issues that you may have. She also provides workshops on a range of topics to enable parents to develop an understanding of their child's issues and learn some new strategies that may help. If you are interested in any of these workshops or would like Suzie to contact you please contact reception.

Counselling
Counselling is provided as part of the pastoral care within the school and represents an immediate, on-site response for those children who need additional expertise. Pupils are able to self-refer or staff at the school could suggest this as an option to a pupil if they feel that they would benefit from the service. Please speak to Miss Khan (hkhan@klbschool.org.uk) if you would like to explore this option.

Winston's Wish
We have a member of staff in the school, who is a trained Winston's Wish Counsellor (helping young people with bereavement). Referrals happen as mentioned above.

Talk in Confidence (TIC)
We have trained sixth form students in basic counselling skills and the run a drop-in service every lunchtime. They also offer 1:1 support for students. There is more information about this on our website.

Sixth Form Mentoring
We also offer a mentoring service where some of the TIC students are paired up with a younger pupil and they meet on a regular basis to offer a little extra support to that student.

Referral
Members of staff may suggest to a pupil that it may be useful for them to see one of these people. We also operate a self-referral system which is in keeping with supporting adolescent development towards independence. Whilst working in partnership with parents/carers can benefit the counselling relationship, the school policy of commitment to protect counselling confidentiality, sets out definite limits to parental involvement, decisively underpinned by both ethical and legal factors. (The Gillick-competent principle and BACP code of ethics). If you do not wish your child to have access to counselling, please notify Miss Khan in writing.
We also work with a range of other professionals who offer specialist advice depending on a student's needs. This can be discussed with school so that support can be targeted appropriately.

Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL)
All of our Year 7 pupils will be very familiar with SEAL from their primary school. We continue to focus on embedding these skills in every area of our pupils' lives at school. Good social and emotional skills help pupils to, for example, make friendships, work in teams, solve problems, deal with conflict, manage strong feelings, to be calmer and optimistic, recover from setbacks, compete fairly, and respect others' rights and value diversity.
The skills are in five groupings: self-awareness, managing feelings, empathy, motivation and social skills. Most weeks, our assemblies focus on SEAL themes such as motivation, reflection, pupil voice, relationships and healthy lifestyles. Tutor group activities often link to these themes and pupils are encouraged to reflect on how their actions affect others within the school and wider community.

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Wellbeing and Support - Welcome to Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

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Who can children talk to in school? Many children will talk to subject teachers, their form tutor, Head of Year and other staff as a matter of course during the school day. Occasionally, some students feel that they would benefit from additional support on a regular basis.

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This series of animated videos and accompanying information for young people aims to increase mental health literacy.

The series of animated videos were created in collaboration with animation studio Aardman, and cover 6 different topics including:

perfectionism

loneliness & isolation

independence

social media

competitiveness

seeking help.

The accompanying webpage for each video shares more information about each topic, and includes suggestions for what young people might do if they're experiencing any of these issues.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

young people aged 14 and up

use by individual young people

Curriculum links

England - RSHE

Mental health and wellbeing By the end of secondary school pupils should know:

· how to talk about their emotions accurately and sensitively, using appropriate vocabulary.

Northern Ireland - Learning for Life and Work

Personal Development Key Stage 4 pupils should be enabled to:

· develop an understanding of how to maximise and sustain their own health and well-being

· reflect on, and respond to, their developing concept of self, including managing emotions and reactions to on-going life experiences

Scotland - Health and Wellbeing

Mental and emotional wellbeing For early to fourth level (4-14):

· I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them.

· I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them.

Wales - Health and Wellbeing

How we process and respond to our experiences affects our mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Progression step 4: I can independently focus attention on my perceptions, thoughts and feelings in order to further develop my self-awareness.

Progression step 5: I can use my self-awareness to appreciate the complexity of my emotions and apply strategies to self-regulate them in a healthy way and to connect with others.

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What's up with everyone: animated videos and website : Mentally Healthy Schools

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This series of animated videos and accompanying information for young people aims to increase mental health literacy. The series of animated videos were created in collaboration with animation studio Aardman, and cover 6 different topics including: perfectionism loneliness & isolation independence social media competitiveness seeking help.

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Most of the time, when we're having conversations with our relatives, we don't expect what we say to be published into a book.

However this is exactly what happened to Dorothy Straight, a four-year-old girl from Washington DC in the USA. Apparently, her mother posed the question to her "how was the world made?" and Dorothy started writing, drawing on an explanation of Creation, the Christian belief that God created the world.

It is said that her parents loved it so much that they sent it to Pantheon publishers who went on to make it into a book called How The World Began . Support from family and friends can really take you places, even aged four.

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Six inspiring stories from incredible young people

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Physical activity and your mental health

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Physical activity and your mental health

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Top tips to improve your mental wellbeing

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Top tips to improve your mental wellbeing - Every Mind Matters

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Good mental health is essential to living happy and healthy lives. See 7 areas of life where simple changes can make a big difference. Why not start today?

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Improve and maintain your mental health

If you're struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, this simple mental health quiz can help. It generates a personalised plan based on the information you provide.

If you want help to deal with anxiety or low mood, tips to reduce stress or advice on how to fall asleep faster and sleep better, start the quiz above.

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1. Try to do some enjoyable things that will keep you busy

One way of trying to manage loneliness is by keeping busy and doing things we enjoy. This might be a hobby such as a bit of gardening, going to the gym or even sorting out your kitchen cupboards, jigsaws, puzzles or knitting. Small activities can give you energy and positive feelings. It’s important these things are fun or fulfilling.

Be careful about working too hard or watching TV shows simply as a distraction. These will only delay or suppress your feelings and could actually make your mental health worse.

2. Try to do things that stimulate your mind

Activities that occupy your mind can help with loneliness. This can include the  benefits of taking courses or listening to podcasts on topics from comedy to fitness. This can be stimulating and something as simple as listening to the familiar voice of someone you like can help you feel less lonely.

3. Think about doing a physical activity

Physical exercise can help with loneliness. It can be as simple as having a walk in the park when you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. Alternatively, you could listen to music and do a bit of dancing around your living room. (Be aware of your neighbours though!)

4. Try to engage with the people you meet in your daily life.

It can be hard to talk to others when you’re feeling lonely. However, trying to connect with the people you meet as you go about your day can be helpful. Even catching someone’s eye and saying “hi” as you walk along can make you feel better. Or it could be about saying hello to the postwomen or postman or going to the shops and talking to the person at the checkout. By sharing a polite greeting – you might find you give someone else a positive lift too.

5. Find people that ‘get you’

It can be hard to connect with others when you’re feeling lonely. But there are great benefits in finding people who have been through similar experiences to you. Interacting with others that ‘get’ you can give you a sense of belonging that may be missing. People who have been there have found connections in local groups or social media.

6. Spend time with pets

If you are lucky enough to have a pet, it can be a great way of managing loneliness. Not only do animals provide us with unconditional love and support, but they also help to give structure to our days and even encourage us to get out and connect with others. Interaction with pets is also shown to help reduce stress levels.

7. Try to use social media in a positive way

Social media can help your mental health. But it can also affect it negatively. The key is to use it in a positive way. Finding digital  communities, you share interests and passions with can help. Most importantly be aware of how you feel when you use social media and focus on topics and activities that work best for you.

8. Talking therapies can help

Talking through your feelings with a counsellor or therapist can help you cope with your feelings of loneliness. Talking therapy can be hard to get – but if you can find a professional, it can really be of benefit. It’ll provide you with a safe space to work through your feelings and thoughts without judgement. Check out your local resources by visiting the NHS website.

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Help and advice on how to cope with loneliness and improve your mental health.

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In the Let’s Talk: Mental Health podcast Jennie Walker gets together with real people and experts to chat about mental health.

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Walk, run or stroll your way to better mental health for all this November. Take 12,000 steps a day and raise vital funds for the Mental Health Foundation.

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12,000 Steps a Day in November Challenge

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Walk, run or stroll your way to better mental health for all this November. Take 12,000 steps a day and raise vital funds for the Mental Health Foundation.

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Monday 10 October

Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority

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World Mental Health Day (10 Oct) is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It's also a day to let people know that it's okay to ask for help, no matter what you're going through.

As the theme of World Mental Health Day highlights, 'mental health is a universal human right'. That's why at Mental Health Foundation, we're dedicated to addressing the inequalities in mental health and working towards good mental health for all, not just for some. Read more below.

This year, over 260,000 people have had a Tea & Talk for World Mental Health Day - raising vital funds for mental health! Every donation supports our life-changing work and brings us closer to a world with good mental health for all.
Donate now

Share on social media, at work, or in your community

Join us in raising awareness about mental health on social media by following us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Download images to share on social media or a poster to print:

Whether you wore your green ribbon to show your support, held a Tea & Talk, or got involved another way - we want to hear from you!

Share a photo of what you've been up to on Instagram and tag us at @mentalhealthfoundation.

We know that mental health is a universal human right. But despite this, some groups face more barriers to good mental health than others.

Inequalities in mental health lead to certain groups facing disproportionately higher rates of mental health issues.

This needs to be urgently addressed. And that's why we focus our research, policy & advocacy work, and programmes on the groups most affected. This includes families, young people, people with long-term health conditions, and refugees and asylum seekers.

We drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives.

With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
Learn more

Talking about your mental health

1. Choose someone you trust to talk to

This might be a friend, family member or a colleague. Or you might be more comfortable talking to someone you don't know, for example, through a support helpline. It can help to do a pros and cons list about talking to someone.

2. Think about the best place to talk

It's important to choose a place where you feel comfortable enough to open-up. You might want to choose somewhere private where you're less likely to be disturbed. You also might want to talk while you do an activity, like walking together.

3. Prepare yourself for their reaction

Hopefully, you will have a good experience when you open-up to someone. But there's a chance that they may not react in the way you hope. This may be for different reasons, like they may be worried or not fully understand at first. If that's the case, try to give them time to process what you've told them. It might help to give them information to read to help them understand. And don't forget to be kind to yourself and practise self-care.

Talking to someone about their mental health

1. Find a good space to talk without distractions

If you're worried about someone, try to find a place where you know you can have a conversation without being distracted. Make sure to give them your full attention. It might help to switch off your phone.

2. Listen and ask questions

Listening can be one of the most valuable ways to be there for someone. Show them that you're actively listening by facing them, making eye contact, and not interrupting. Questions can help you clarify what they mean and also show that you're actively listening. But make sure the questions are relevant to what they're saying, and not changing the subject.

3. Ask how you can help

Ask how you can help or make suggestions, rather than telling them what to do next. They might want support with making a GP appointment, help around the house, or just for you to keep things normal and chat about what's going on in your life.

References

1. Marmot, M., Allen, J., Goldblatt, P., Boyce, T., McNeish, D., Grady, M., & Geddes, I. (2010). Fair society, healthy lives: Strategic review of health inequalities in England post 2010. Retrieved from instituteofhealthequity.org/projects/ fair-society-healthy-lives-the-marmot-review [Accessed 07/11/16].

2. Eaton, V., Ward, C., Womack, J., & Taylor, A. (2011). Mental Health and Wellbeing in Leeds: An Assessment of Need in the Adult Population. NHS Leeds.

3. Raj, D., Stansfeld, S., Weich, S., Stewart, R., McBride, O., Brugha, T., ... & Papp, M. (2016). Chapter 13: Comorbidity in mental and physical illness. In S. McManus, P. Bebbington, R. Jenkins, & T. Brugha (Eds.), Mental health and wellbeing in England: Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2014. Leeds: NHS Digital.

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We celebrate World Mental Health Day every year on 10 October. The theme for 2023 is 'Mental health is a universal human right'.

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Chester Zoo has welcomed a trio of fossa cubs - the first of their kind ever to be born there.

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Spoiler alert: the world in 2020 can feel like a very overwhelming place to be. While lockdown 2.0 may be behind us and vaccine news is giving us long overdue hope, we're still craving as much lighthearted entertainment as possible. So, to relieve any anxiety you may be feeling right now - or if you're bored at home in tier 3 and looking for a pick-me-up - we have rounded up the best feel-good movies that will give you a much-needed mood boost. Sure, you could go for a run and get those endorphins flowing. Or you could grab your favourite person, your comfiest loungewear, a glass of wine and/ or some delicious snacks, and stick on a bloody good film.

The 18 best films to watch when you're hungover

None of these films will make you cry, and they possibly won't exercise your brain cells, but doesn't our mind need a much-needed break RN? We're not here to judge how anyone spends their free time.

We delved into the Netflix vaults and found some seriously feel-good movies, from The Terminal starring Tom Hanks (because doesn't Tom Hanks make everything better?) to Will Ferrel's latest LOL-worthy hit Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, also starring Rachel McAdams, and the totally iconic Legally Blonde starring our queen Reese Witherspoon.

The best chick flicks to watch with your gals

And if you haven't seen Netflix's sequel to To All The Boys I Loved Before, may we suggest you pull up a pew and get watching ASAP? Plus, ahead of the release of Kissing Booth 2 later this month, why not get ahead of the game and watch the original movie? The film follows Joey King 's Elle Evans, a high school student who finds herself face-to-face with her long-term crush when she signs up to run a kissing booth at the spring carnival. It won't win an Oscar but it's well worth the watch.

So, if you are looking for an easygoing flick - something to make you laugh, inspire you or generally restore your faith in humanity here are the feel-good movies for you. There is nothing else left to do except grab a bottle of wine, some snacks and allow your rubbish mood to disappear before your very screens...

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HappyMaps - Find the best support, advice and information on young people's mental health, all in one place. For Parents, Professionals and Young People.

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