{"id":5957,"date":"2022-02-09T21:46:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.st-bartholomews.somerset.sch.uk\/?page_id=5957"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:07:22","slug":"mental-health-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.st-bartholomews.somerset.sch.uk\/?page_id=5957","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches”. Matthew 13:31-31<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]At St Bartholomew\u2019s, we are fully committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our children, staff and families to enable all in our school family to flourish. Our vision is, \u2018Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly\u2019 and we hope that the information provided below will provide our families with the support and tools to manage their own and their children\u2019s mental health and wellbeing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Headteacher, Mrs Gemma Coward, is our Senior Mental Health Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead. If you or your child need any further help or support, please do contact us via the school office.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”5963″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”5965″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Minded e-learning” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? <\/span>MindEd<\/span> for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. <\/span>MindEd<\/span> for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together.\u00a0<\/span><\/span> www.minded.org.uk<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span><\/span>a <\/span>DfE<\/span> and <\/span>DoH<\/span> funded organisation providing support and guidance for parents<\/span> and <\/span>carers.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”5981″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Somerset Big Tent” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Home – Somerset Big Tent<\/a><\/p>\n

Somerset Big Tent is a partnership of Charities,\u202fCharitable\u202fIncorporated Organisations and Community Interest Companies,\u00a0 These are\u202f<\/span>VCSE*<\/span><\/i>\u202forganisations 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>All services on the Somerset Big Tent website have gone through a\u202f<\/span>quality and safety assurance process*<\/span><\/i>, this means that Somerset Big Tent has met with each\u202forganisation and are satisfied with the key documents and information that they have provided us with.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”5983″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Future Learn” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Future Learn <\/span><\/b>partners with top international universities and specialist organisations offer free online courses <\/span>including courses for parents on wellbeing and mental health<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychological First Aid (PFA) to support Children & Young People<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Psychological First Aid training to support children and young people\u2019s mental health during emergencies and crisis situations. The course is available for all frontline workers such as teachers, health and social care workers, charity and community volunteers and anyone who cares for or is regularly in contact with children and young people aged up to 25, including parents and caregivers. It is free, takes about three hours to complete (split into three sessions that the learner can complete at their own pace) and no previous qualifications are required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/psychological-first-aid-for-children-and-young-people<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Young People and Their Mental Health<\/span><\/b> has been created for young people aged over 14 wanting to know more about mental health. This course may also be of interest to parents, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals. <\/span>https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/young-people-mental-health<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”5973″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Top Tips for Sleep” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The NHS provide some great resources to support good sleep hygiene for children including how many hours sleep children need at different ages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/sleep-and-tiredness\/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a FREE APP to support with sleep and wellbeing<\/span><\/b>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/insighttimer.com\/en-gb<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to sleep better for children<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n