Mental Health and Wellbeing
'Nurturing children from the inside out'
At Skelmanthorpe Academy, we highly value supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our children, parents, families and staff.
The following links all provide access to a variety of resources that may be useful to better understand your child, particularly if their mood has changed and you are not entirely certain why:
Local Support Providers
I Want To Talk - Young People | Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust Kirklees
Escayp - Emotional Support for Children and Young People
Safety Rangers - Yorkshire Children's Centre
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust Workshops
Locala Sensory Occupational Therapy Service - Information For Parents
PCAN - Parents of Children with Additional Needs Making a Difference in Kirklees
The Endorphins Group - Inclusive Children and Youth Groups
Wellbeing Websites
NHS - Talking To Your Child About Feelings
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
NHS - 5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing
Additional Needs (SEND)
Kirklees SEND information, advice and Support
West Yorkshire ADHD Support Group
Kirklees SEND information, advice and Support
The Huddersfield Support Group for Autism (HSGA)
Sleeping Difficulties
Learn about early years sleeping patterns | Early Years in Mind | Anna Freud Centre
Anxiety
Anxiety in early years children | Early Years In Mind | Anna Freud Centre
What is Anxiety? | Symptoms of Anxiety & Getting Help
Separation Anxiety
How to help with separation anxiety | Early Years in Mind | Anna Freud Centre
Low Self-Esteem
Your Child's Self-Esteem (for parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
YoungMinds - Self-Esteem & Mental Health | Guide For Parents
Depression In Children
Depression in children and young people
Aggression In Children
Aggression in early years children | Early Years In Mind | Anna Freud Centre
Eating Disorders
NHS - Overview-Eating Disorders
Suicidal Thoughts
YoungMinds - Suicidal Thoughts | Suicidal Ideation Signs & Symptoms
Bereavement Support
Winston's Wish - Supporting A Bereaved Child
Child Bereavement UK - Supporting bereaved children and young people
Puddle Jumping: how children can seem to move in and out of their grief | Child Bereavement UK
The Invisible Suitcase: understanding grief and how to manage it | Child Bereavement UK
Useful documents:
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Chill-N-Chat sessions.jpg | Download |
| March Action For Happiness Calendar 2023.pdf | Download |
| mental-health-support-card.pdf | Download |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy Emotional Health and Wellbeing policy-22-23.docx | Download |
| Toast_n_Talk_Sessions.pdf | Download |
| Understanding-and-supporting-Anxiety.pdf | Download |