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.
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Download our model policy
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
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