Have a robust mental health policy
There's no statutory requirement to have a mental health policy, but having one will help you and your staff provide consistent support to pupils. Your policy could lay out:
- Your whole-school approach to promoting mental wellbeing (see more about this below)
- Warning signs to look out for and what staff should do if they're concerned about a pupil
- Where pupils can go for support
- The responsibilities of staff members such as the inclusion lead or the safeguarding team
- How staff should manage disclosures
- Escalation processes
- The role of parents or carers
See examples of mental health policies from:
- Gordon Primary School in Greenwich
- Primrose Hill Primary School in Camden
- Beths Grammar School in Bexley
Create an inclusive school culture
Tackle social isolation
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