Mental Health Resources
At Castor we feel that people at any age can need support with their mental health. As a core
At school, we have an open-door policy with our children who can come speak with us if they are having difficulties and they also have access to busy bees, which the children can use to speak to one of our mental health TAs. On site, we have one ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), who receives qualifications from an educational psychologist. She also attends regular meetings with other ELSA's to unpick new ideas to support our children.
At break and lunchtime, children can access the Hive, a quiet break-out space that children can use to get away from the excitement of lunchtime play, which is an area supported with a mental health TA.
Children have access to the forest school for one half-term a year with a forest technician.
Resources for parents to access:
Nessie - https://nessieined.com/parents-carers-support
YOUnited - Parents can self -refer to the same mental health team to request mental health interventions or programs. School is also able to refer to this program with your support and imput.
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/younited-self-referral/
Little Miracles - Little Miracles can provide support for families prior to a diagnosis or wanting help with behaviour management etc. It is also a great way to meet other families with SEND parents and go on outings with parents who are experiencing the same things.
Kooth – Website with trained counsellors for advice and to chat online to Visit: https://www.kooth.com
Young Minds – Website with advice and support for young people regarding mental health Visit:
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