Pupil mental health and wellbeing policy: model and examples
Download and adapt our model policy to save yourself time and follow best practice. See examples of pupil wellbeing policies from primary, secondary and special schools.
Last reviewed on 10 July 2023See updates
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- Primary school examples
- Secondary school examples
- All-through special school example
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Model policy: pupil mental health and wellbeing
Our model is:
- Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context
- In line with relevant requirements and good practice
- Approved by Forbes Solicitors
Primary school examples
St Philip's Church of England Primary Academy, in Bradford, has a mental health and wellbeing policy that includes information about:
- How mental health is taught
- Individual care plans
- Targeted support
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James, in Solihull, has a mental health policy which covers:
- Teaching about mental health
- Suicide prevention
- How the school manages disclosures and confidentiality around mental health issues
Secondary school examples
St Damian’s Roman Catholic (RC) Science College, in Lancashire, has a social, emotional and mental health policy, which looks in detail at the types of mental health problems that pupils may face, including:
- Self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss and bereavement
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, in Kingston upon Thames, has a mental health policy that outlines:
- The school's mental health emergency protocol
- Internal and external support on offer
- Procedures for responding to a disclosure
All-through special school example
Ash Lea School, in Nottinghamshire, has a mental health and wellbeing policy that:
- Considers the mental health needs of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties
- Explains how referrals will be made
- Sets out warning signs to be aware of
