Mental Health & Wellbeing
At Cheadle Catholic Infant School the health and wellbeing of the children at our school is of paramount importance. Every day the children are encouraged to think and learn about different ways to keep themselves healthy - physically and mentally.
Throughout the year, we strive to provide the children with a happy place to learn, but also look to ways that we can develop our children into life-long happy and healthy men and women. We use PSHE to help the children build on these life skills and their awareness of mental health, relationships and physical wellbeing.
We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.
We have a supportive and caring ethos and our approach is respectful and kind, where each individual and contribution is valued. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and, at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
To continuously promote health and wellbeing in school we:
-Encourage the children to take part in daily sports clubs at lunchtime and after school including yoga
-Take part in the Daily Mile - every child runs/walks a mile everyday at some point in the day;
-Invite our school dentist in to deliver healthy teeth workshops
-Teach children about eating healthy food
-Provide class meditation at some point in the day.
We encourage our children to:
-Enjoy doing things together and talking to each other.
-Keep learning.
-Exercise!
-Try something new. Try a new hobby, or learn about something just because it interests you.
-Take notice: Take a break to see how you feel...
We teach our children about:
The 5 ways to Wellbeing
1. Connect.
2. Be active.
3.Take notice.
4. Keep learning.
5.Give.
Family Support:
At Cheadle Catholic Infant School, we want our children and families to flourish and we place wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. However, we realise that there are a number of issues which may affect our children and families and the following information is dedicated to signposting you to services which are available to you, should you need them. If you have any concerns about your child's mental health or wellbeing, please speak to a member of staff in confidence so that we can help to find the right support.
Crisis Support
Mental Health Crisis NHS Helpline
A 24/7 helpline for people of all ages experiencing immediate mental health need. This is run by experienced mental health professionals who can:
Listen to you and help you work through immediate problems
Work with you to find ways to move forward or suggest ways of working
Give you information about other services that may be helpful to you or the person you care for.
Phone: 0800 014 9995
Samaritans
24/7 helpline for people of all ages experiencing immediate mental health needs.
Phone: 116 123
Email:jo@samaritans.org
Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Healthy Minds Stockport
This is the NHS mental health provision in the UK. There is free therapy support available on the NHS for various symptoms including difficulty sleeping, low mood / depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks, as well as other specialist issues such as chronic pain or disordered eating. Healthy Minds provide practical tools to manage mental health, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Phone: 0161 716 5640
Beacon Counselling:
Beacon Counselling is a charity based in central Stockport, offering counselling support, which is a person-centred approach of active listening. Beacon provides free counselling via their voluntary service, as well as private counselling options for adults. Beacon also provides counselling for children alongside other wellbeing programmes.
Website: Beacon Counselling
Phone: 0161 440 0055
Email: admin@beacon-counselling.org.uk
Stockport Making Space: Open Door
A 24/7 emotional support helpline for general emotional wellbeing support to remind you that you are not alone.
Website:MakingSpace
Phone: 0800 138 7276
Support if a family member is struggling
SANEline
Call this number for emotional support and information if you are supporting a loved one who is struggling with their mental health.
Website: SaneLine
Phone: 0300 304 7000
Support for Older People
Silverline
Older people can call the 24/7 support line for free, confidential information, friendship and advice.
Website:The SilverLine
Phone: 0800 4708090
Support for Men
CALM Helpline
If you're a man who is feeling low or you feel stuck in a rut, you can ring the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) helpline or talk to find support. Open 5pm until midnight every day.
Website: CalmLine
Debt Advice
Money Helper
Online debt support, signposting and advice
Website: Money Helper
Well Being Support in Stockport
Mental Health & Well being Support in Stockport