At Greenholm, we recognize that the quality of provision is completely dependent on the emotional health and wellbeing of all members of the school community. We are committed to supporting the development of wellbeing and emotional health for all our families. We know that everyone experiences life changes that can make us feel vulnerable and lost at times, therefore we appreciate that anyone may need emotional support. Due to this, we have compiled a list of services and support available to us all.

We offer different levels of support:

Universal Support - To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. For instance, developing resilience for all.

Additional support - for those who may have short term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.  

Targeted support - for pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as wellbeing groups or personal mentors.

Useful links

NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

A public health England and NHS site to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others.

Mental Health

https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/

Quality-assured information, advice and resources to help primary schools understand and promote children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Birmingham Council

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50118/health_and_wellbeing 

City council website providing links to local support services, facts and guidance

Mental Health

https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.org.uk/ 

Forward Thinking is Birmingham’s mental health partnership for 0-25 year olds which offers a range of services including drop-in sessions for you to attend and address your concerns.

NSPCC

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Children’s charity focussed on keeping children safe, offering advice on what you can do to support your child.

ChildLine

https://www.childline.org.uk/

0800 1111

Advice and support for children on a range of topics, as well as games and videos suitable for children.

Samaritans

Samaritans volunteers listen in confidence to anyone in any type of emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do.

Call 0116 123 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

www.samaritans.org.uk

The Project Birmingham

www.theprojectbirmingham.org

Debt, benefit, housing advice and crisis support for all families in the area.

Domestic Violence

www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

Freephone: 0808 2000 247

They can give support, help and information 24/7 (translation facilities also available).


Healthy Lifestyles

www.nhs.uk/change4life

Change 4 Life offers information where you can discover healthy recipes, nutritional advice and activities to help your children stay healthy.

Kooth

www.kooth.com

Kooth is a new free, safe and anonymous service to support young people’s emotional and mental health in Birmingham. We know young people have been worried about exams being cancelled and the impact of COVID-19 on their loved ones. The service is aimed at young people aged 11-25.

Support for Parents: Self Care

Support for Parents: Managing Anxiety

Support for Parents: Sleep

Please note: We are not endorsing or sponsored by any entity listed here, neither are we justifying their services. They are all here for your reference and information, to use as you wish.