Mental Health
National Guidance
Guidance and resources to help develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing
Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges - GOV.UK
Local support services
Teaching resources
Coram Life Education & SCARF - www.coramlifeeducation.org.uk/
Mentally Healthy Schools - www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/
eLearning
BEAT SPOT aims to increase understanding of eating disorders, including how to spot the early signs in children of school age.
MindEd is funded by the UK government and has over 500+ free to access eLearning sessions about mental health written and created by experts.
Crisis tools provide learning guides to increase knowledge and confidence for anyone supporting young people in a mental health crisis.
Zero Suicide Alliance offer a short, free, online course that can be taken by anyone who wants to learn basic suicide awareness and prevention skills.
Useful links
Young Minds - www.youngminds.org.uk/
Samaritans - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/schools/young-people/
Papyrus - www.papyrus-uk.org/
CAMHS - cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/children-andadolescent-
Beat Eating Disorders - www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informationand-
Teen Sleep Hub - www.teensleephub.org.uk/
Childline - Your feelings | Childline
Support for parents
www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-mental-health/
YoungMinds parent helpline - www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/