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Open Morning ‘EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS’ ISI Inspection 2023 Come and see our Junior and Senior Schools at their very best Saturday 22 June 9.30am - 12.30pm REGISTER AT: kinghenrys.co.uk An independent co-educational school in the heart of Coventry for ages 6-18. KING_Leam Edition_171x246_June24OpenMorn.indd 1 13/02/2024 09:59
staff and pupils that holds the key to positive mental health in schools. ‘The ethos is more important than anything and you can walk around this school and see that it’s inclusive, friendly, safe and with clear and consistent boundaries,’ he says. The school pays particular attention to pressure points such as exam time and makes sure every child has a trusted adult. There’s a joined-up approach with the SENCO too, in the knowledge that youngsters with conditions such as ADHD and autism can be particularly at risk of mental health problems. ‘The most vulnerable pupils have a one-page profile that’s shared with all staff,’ he adds. DISCIPLINE Nearly half of young people are disciplined at school for behaviour related to their mental health, according to Mind’s latest research. One in four school staff were aware of a student being excluded from school because of their mental health. Seven Kings avoids this by never taking behaviour at face value. ‘It’s about conversations and getting pupils to reflect if they’ve broken rules. Were you in the right place at the right time with the right people, and if not what can we do to fix that? Who was affected? And what could you do next time? These repetitive questions from all staff help them self-regulate,’ says Taylor. MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS Parents should be enquiring about mental health in primary schools too, says Lauren Munro-Hall, PE and PSHE teacher at Notting Hill & Ealing High School and spokesperson for the Girls’ Day School Trust. ‘Right from year 1, we introduce emotional literacy and we prioritise resilience.’ But don’t just take schools’ word for it on strategies, she says. ‘In our open evenings, we encourage parents to talk to the girls themselves. They ask them things like, what are you covering in PSHE at the moment? If you need support, who do you go to?’ ‘Schools should be able to tell you what they’ve improved since Covid,’ adds Ruth Simmonds, project manager for schools peer education at the Mental Health Foundation. ‘And it’s important to know how they’re measuring what they do too – otherwise it’s just a tick box exercise.’ Of course it’s not just up to schools to solve the current mental health crisis. In fact, says David Stephenson of Mind, ‘we find that not all young people want support for these problems in schools, which is why we would like to see more hubs to help young people out in the community.’ ‘Don’t be afraid to ask your school for help if you think your young person needs it,’ says Melanie Sanderson, managing editor at The Good Schools Guide. ‘Although there are varying degrees of provision, mainly depending upon budget, all good schools should be focused on working in partnership with families to ensure the wellbeing of their pupils. Transparency is important and your first port of call should be your child’s form teacher or tutor who should be key in helping elevate your concerns to the appropriate staff member.’ Article from The Good Schools Guide - an excellent resource for parents. goodschoolsguide.co.uk A different approach to family law Our Horsham team deliver exceptional client care and promote the use of alternative dispute resolution to help minimise both the emotional and financial cost of separation. The Family Law Partners office is in central Horsham. We also advise clients in Billingshurst, Cranleigh, Crawley, Godalming, Guildford and surrounding areas. We can help you with: Children matters • Divorce and Separation Dissolution of Civil Partnerships Cohabitation disputes Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements Cohabitation agreements Mediation and Collaborative Law For a confidential conversation and to learn more about our fixed fee appointments contact our team: 01403 599215 info@familylawpartners.co.uk www.familylawpartners.co.uk www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 29
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