Islington trauma informed practices in schools (iTIPS) Five primary schools and the pupil referral unit started work on iTIPS in 2017/18; a further six primary and two secondary schools started work on this in September 2018. Staff in schools are provided with 13 hours of training that assists them in understanding the impact of complex […]
Building Resilience Programme in Tower Hamlets Secondary Schools Tower Hamlets Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) were commissioned to offer a training programme for staff in secondary schools across a range of relevant topics regarding mental health issues. 14 schools have participated with a total of 102 staff attending. Sessions included: Working with CAMHS […]
The HOPES Project HOPES (Holistic Organisations in Partnership for Emotional Strength) was developed in London Borough of Harrow almost twenty years ago as a joint venture between the local community paediatric team and schools to promote Children and Young People’s emotional wellbeing by supporting their social and health learning. The Project was led by Dr. […]
The Well Centre is based in Streatham, South London. It is a youth health centre where young people aged 11-20 can see a youth worker, counsellor or doctor to discuss any of their health concerns or worries in a safe and confidential space. It was established in 2011 to offer better access to health care for […]
Headstart is a programme funded by the Big Lottery and based in six local authority areas in England. Newham is the only setting within London. Headstart is an early intervention programme, based within schools and aimed at addressing children and young people aged 10-16. It operates in 50 primary and 14 secondary schools. There are […]
National Autistic Society – Youth Campaigner’s Group Charter A charter developed by young people with the support of the National Autistic Society. The charter gives the views of young people with autism about the matters that services need to think of to cater effectively for their needs. Youth Access – Young People’s Charter Youth Access […]
Medical advice (Headmeds) The aim of Headmeds is to give young people straightforward and reliable information about mental health medication from a trustworthy source. ‘HeadMeds is not pro- or anti- medication. It just gives young people the facts, including answers to questions like ‘can I still drink alcohol?’ and ‘will it make me put on weight?’’ The website […]
The Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care jointly published ‘‘Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health: A Green Paper” in 2017, and a subsequent consultation response in 2018, setting out the governments commitments to improve mental health support in and around schools and colleges. As part of this, government committed to […]
Supported through the Greater London Authority, Healthy Schools London is an award scheme for schools, which can be achieved at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Emotional wellbeing and mental health is one of the key elements in achieving the awards. The site gives further information on how to achieve the awards and a range of additional […]
Bullying: Department of Education Guidance Department of Education Guidance on how to manage bullying. There is also specific guidance on cyber bullying for Head Teachers and a guide for parents. Child Bereavement UK – Advice for Schools This site provides a Schools Information Pack, giving a range of guidance, tools and examples of what has […]