Student Wellbeing
We carefully support the wellbeing of our students through education, support and communication with parents. We are proud of our pastoral care. Manningtree students who have problems or worries can talk to their tutor or one of our pastoral team in the first instance.
All staff are trained in Safeguarding procedures, including recognising the signs of exploitation and radicalisation.
Safeguarding and child protection policies are reviewed annually. Please contact the school if you require further details.
Click here to view our Alpha Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy plus other key policies
Supporting Children and Young People in School:
In school the Pastoral team provide 1:1 support for students. The school are also able to refer to a range of agencies including the NELFT Mental Health Support Team, who work within our school, and with the School Counsellor.
NELFT Mental Health Support Team:
Child/Young People Resources
The following resources will help children and young people to manage their own emotional wellbeing and mental health:
Apps:
NHS approved mental health apps list: Mental health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health (EWMH) Service Instagram Account @ ‘ewmhs_nhs’
Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents – Click Here
Guidance for Young People:
We all have mental health by Anna Freud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxIDKZHW3-E
Social media and mental health by Young Minds:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/social-media-and-mental-health/
WYSA a private reflective space:
Mindfulness explained and activities by Headspace for Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JhfsgFPLSLNEROQCdj-GQ
Free online courses for young people (secondary phase+). • *Essex Youth Service Online Activities:
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/online-activities/ (age 13-17)
Parents may find the following websites useful:
www.nhs.uk/livewell Many pages of advice for adults, children and parents.
www.paceuk.info Parents against child exploitation.
www.talktofrank.com Dealing with alcohol and drug issues.
www.youngminds.org.uk Mental health for young people.
www.internetmatters.org Offers a range of internet and social media safety information and advice, including explaining how the internet can be used in radicalisation.
Teen Talk Help for young people in Tendring