Mental Health Champions –

Hello, my name is Mrs Riches and I am your Mental Health Champion. You will usually find me in the Mindful Moment Room at school where I help our children to feel safe and happy, you will also see me at the gates at the start and end of the school day. I offer 1-1 sessions with all pupils who feel like they are struggling with emotions, friendships and mental health issues. I also offer group sessions for children who are struggling with confidence and need a boost, these are often art therapy groups, forest school or gardening. I can support positive Mental Health with low intensity interventions and can provide initial assessment for referrals to appropriate services.

All staff have a commitment to promote the mental health of our children and in addition we have staff with a specific responsibility for the following:

• Mrs M Riches – Mental Health Lead / Social, Emotional and Wellbeing lead
• Mr A Rogers– Safeguarding/Child Protection Lead
• Mrs J Thompson – Safeguarding and Attendance Officer