Mental Health & Wellbeing
Three Pillars of Wellbeing
We know that wellbeing is fundamental to learning and achievement so we have been working with the Somerset Wellbeing Framework to adopt a whole school approach around the Pillars of Wellbeing. The three pillars are:
Belonging
Where everyone is seen, valued and heard. A community which has a strong sense of purpose and connection with others. Where we feel safe to learn, play, explore and celebrate our unique identities with an acceptance for ourselves and others to help us express our true authentic selves.
Relationships
Positive relationships are central to our wellbeing – helping us to learn, grow and thrive. Relationships start with how we view and treat ourselves, which impacts on how we relate to others and the wider world. Respectful relationships are the glue that holds a community together offering care, kindness, warmth and empathy.
Healthy Lifestyles
Lifestyle behaviours such as how well we eat, how much sleep we get, how active we are, combined with our connection with nature can really impact on our mood, ability to cope, learn and function in everyday life.
We are delighted to have been awarded all three Pillars of Wellbeing – Belonging, Relationships and Lifestyles.
Help for Young People & Families
At Pyrland School we have a Christian ethos for everyone to experience ‘life in all its fullness’, student mental health and wellbeing is an important part of the fullness of life, we are committed in supporting our students and staff with the joys, difficulties and trauma life can bring.
There is lots of wellbeing support available to students in school, anyone needing support can initially speak to their tutor or year leader.
We hold assemblies and PHSE lessons focusing on mental health and wellbeing topics.
Our student Wellbeing Champions also help to promote positive wellbeing throughout the school and within their tutor groups and year groups.
We are one of the schools in Somerset who are being supported by the Mental Health Support Team (MHST). MHST is a collaboration between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust- CAMHS and Young Somerset.
We also work closely with the Somerset Public Health School Nursing Team
Students can arrange an appointment through Chat Health 07480 635 516 or by speaking to their year leader.
Other sources of support can be found below. Please click on the relevant link(s)
Support Links
Mindline Somerset
Call 01823 276 892
Chat Health
Confidential chat and support from the Taunton School Nurse Team.
Students (11-19 years) can text 07480 635 516
Parents (with a child 5-19 years) can text 07480 635 515
Young Somerset
Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first.
Somerset Big Tent
Somerset Big Tent is a partnership of Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise organisations that provide a range of services including positive activities, therapeutic services and specialist support to increase positive wellbeing and improve mental health within children and young people aged 5-25 in Somerset.
Kooth
Discreet and quick. If you’re aged 11-19 it only takes one text to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from a local School Nurse. You don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to. Text 07480 635516
Young Minds
Advice and mental health support for young people. They also have a parent helpline. Call for free 08088025544 Mon – Fri 9:30 – 4pm
ChildLine
Advice, support & resources. Call 0800 1111 – the number won’t show on your phone bill. Childline is a private and confidential service for children and young people.
Winston’s Wish
Advice, Support and resources to support bereavement.
Samaritans
(24/7) Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide.
Papyrus
PARYPRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Call 0800 068 4141 9am to 12am (midnight) every day of the year Text 07786 209697. Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Coping with Self Harm – guide for parents and carers
cypsomersethealth.org
For further Health & Wellbeing tips, advice & information including support for parents and carers go to the Public Health website.