At Newark Orchard School we value the importance of supporting positive mental health and wellbeing. A mentally healthy school is one that has a whole-school approach to the topic of mental health and sees the mental health of its students, staff, and parent/carers as everyone’s responsibility. Our school’s ethos and culture promote the need for a supportive, caring, and respectful attitude at all times. We encourage students and all key stakeholders to be open and we want each member of the school community to have their voice heard.
At Newark Orchard school, we know that everyone experiences different life challenges, and that each of us may
need help to cope with them sometimes. We understand that anyone and everyone may need additional emotional support.
Key staff members in school
Senior Mental Health Lead- Margot Tyers
Role: To identify areas for development and to produce a whole school approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff.
Staff Wellbeing Leaders- Lisa Williams & Rebecca Turner
Role: To monitor and support staff wellbeing across the school and to develop and implement ongoing strategies to support this
Lead Mental Health First Aiders
Rebecca Turner
Sarah White
Supporting Mental Health First Aiders
Pauleen Johnson
Sean O’Sullivan
Catherine Mason
Emotional Coach
Sarah White
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Harry Young
Draw & Talk Interventions
Hannah Marson
Savannah Fowlds
All staff completed Emotion Coaching Training on March 17th, 2023
Additional Support
Link Educational Psychologist- Katie Ruane.
CAMHS- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Tackling Emerging Threats to Children
BeUNotts
Signposting
Useful websites for staff, students & parent/carers
www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk
Facilities in Newark
www.beanblocknewark.co.uk A ‘Breathe Café’ for parents & carers
https://ymcanewarksherwood.org Activities to support health and wellness of young people
