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Mental Health and Schools Team
As a school, we are proud to say, we are closely working in partnership with the Warwickshire Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST). Their aim is to support children, young people and their families to achieve positive mental wellbeing. They offer short term support to children and young people who are experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The team support parents/carers, children and schools using an ‘early intervention’ approach – parent/carer work, whole school approach, individual low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy and individual high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy. Plus, we can make referrals to MHST if we have concerns or if we notice signs of difficulties.
Each week, on Class Dojo, the weekly MHST's Tip for Wellbeing is posted. On the flyer, there are some ideas and resources that you may find useful to help promote and support positive wellbeing. The ideas can be adapted to suit the age range of your children.
Also, throughout the year, the MHST will be working with Clifton Primary School. Please keep look out on Class Dojo and the weekly school newsletter for updates.
Useful Websites for Families
Below is a selection of trusted websites and organisations that offer advice, guidance and practical support for children, young people and families. Whether you are looking for information about mental health, wellbeing, autism, parenting or local services, these resources can help you access the right support when you need it.
Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing
The Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing is a free, accessible online tool designed to support the health and wellbeing of adults, children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The tool allows you to complete a simple self-assessment for yourself or on behalf of a child or young person, creating a personalised wellbeing profile. This profile highlights areas of strength, as well as areas where additional support may be beneficial.
Based on the results, the tool provides access to trusted information, local services, national organisations and a range of helpful resources, including videos, apps and recommended reading, enabling individuals and families to find the right support when they need it.
https://dimensions.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/
Coventry and Warwickshire Wellbeing Academy
The Coventry and Warwickshire Wellbeing Academy offers a wide range of free, trauma-informed courses and workshops designed to support and improve mental health and wellbeing. These sessions are delivered by a network of partner organisations working together to provide high-quality support.
Courses are available both face to face and online, making them accessible to a wide range of participants.
The Academy is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Coventry or Warwickshire and would like to better understand, manage or improve their mental health and wellbeing. Whether you are looking to build resilience, develop coping strategies or learn more about wellbeing, there is a course to suit a variety of needs.
https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/
Community Autism Support Service (CASS)
The Community Autism Support Service (CASS) provides support for children aged 5 and above, young people and adults living in Coventry and Warwickshire who identify as autistic, are awaiting a neurodevelopmental assessment or diagnosis, or have received an autism diagnosis. The service also offers support for families, carers and professionals.
CASS aims to improve understanding of autism and promote positive mental health by helping to build self-esteem, confidence, relationships and emotional wellbeing. The service offers a range of social sessions, small group activities and workshops that develop skills, increase confidence and provide practical strategies to support autistic individuals and those around them.
https://casspartnership.org.uk/
Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST)
The Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST) is an NHS service that supports children, young people and their families as part of the national programme to expand access to mental health support within educational settings.
Working across Coventry and Warwickshire, the MHST provides early mental health interventions, advice and guidance, and works closely with specialist services to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.
The team also works in partnership with schools to develop a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, helping to create positive, supportive environments where all children can thrive emotionally as well as academically.
Compass Connect for Health
Compass Connect for Health is a school nurse-led service that provides free, confidential health and wellbeing support for children, young people and their families across Warwickshire.
The service supports children and young people from birth up to the age of 19, offering advice and guidance on a wide range of physical, emotional and mental health needs. Working alongside families, schools and other professionals, Compass Connect for Health helps ensure that children and young people receive the right support to promote their health, wellbeing and development.