Wellbeing

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Our primary aim during the period of lockdown is to support our students’ wellbeing. We know that each person has had and will have different experiences during these periods. There are some links below so that our students can get support at all times in addition to that provided by the school:

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Classcharts Wellbeing App

Log in to your Classcharts account and use the Wellbeing tab to tell us how you are feeling. We will get back to you if you need some support within 24 hours and provide as much help as we can. We may also refer you to someone else who can provide more specific support. https://www.classcharts.com/student/login

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KOOTH

Online Mental Wellbeing Community for Children and Young People in Northumberland

Kooth is a free, confidential and anonymous online support and counselling service which includes self-help resources, magazine articles, links to crisis support, safeguarded and monitored live drop-in sessions and also 1-1 scheduled counselling with qualified professionals. https://www.kooth.com/

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Northumberland Healthcare – School Nurse Text Service

School Nurse contact text service 07507332258

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Further advice:

Advice from the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

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For Young People

I’m a young person who is worried about the coronavirus – what advice can you give me? – from Anna Freud

ThinkNinja describes itself as ‘Empowering children and young people to build their resilience, manage their emotional health and to fulfil their potential’. They have apps available on the App store and Google Play. Their website is at https://www.healios.org.uk/services/thinkninja1

Some videos from ThinkNinja:

• An Introduction to ThinkNinja
• Dealing with anxiety
• Manage low mood
• Overcoming Thinking Traps
• Hot Cross Bun
• Breathing Exercise
• Thought Challenger Exercise
• Thinking Traps Exercise

Some Self isolating tips from Stem4

Help for anyone affected by their parent’s drinking

School Nurse – NHS and Norhumberland County Council run a service called Chat Health which lets you text your school nurse, in confidence, for advice and support. The service deals with all kinds of issues including, mental health, bullying, self-harm, alcohol and drugs, relationships, healthy eating and smoking. If you live in Northumberland text 07507 332 258

Additionally you can contact your nearest school nurse team direct to make an appointment at the following numbers: Corbridge Health Centre, Hexham – 01434 636939

And here’s a tongue-in-cheek Corona Contract. Go on – surprise someone!

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For Parents, Carers and Teachers

A checklist to help you support home learning routines – Planning the day

Advice for families from Anna Freud

Advice for parents from Anna Freud

Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic GOV.UK

A Stem4 document Tips for Parents

Northumberland County Council Educational Psychology Advice for Schools and Parents

Covid Anxiety – Supporting Young People from Islington Community CAMHS

The International School Counselling Association Resources for Managing Feelings, Fears and Worries

The NSPCC has created a number of resources to support parents and carers during this difficult time.

Northumberland County Council Guidance and Suggested Activities for secondary teachers to use during uncertain times