Mental Health & Well Being
Whole School Approach
We are aware that the mental health and well being of our students is fundamental in enabling them to engage and achieve academically.
The whole school approach is based upon eight principles to promote mental health and wellbeing. This enables us to embed a culture of openness around mental health and build stronger links between education and health – to ensure our students receive the appropriate support.
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 well being is an important part of the fullness of life and we are committed in supporting our students and staff with the joys, difficulties and trauma life can bring.
There is lots of well being 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 Well Being Champions also help to promote positive well being throughout the school and within their tutor groups and year groups.
We are one of the schools in Somerset which is being supported by the Mental Health Support Team (MHST). This 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.
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.
Tellmi App: Anonymous, age-banded, pre-moderated chat for young people aged 11+. Pre-emptive counsellor intervention for high risk. Integrated directory with links to local and specialist support. Evidenced to improve mental health.
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.
