Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Senior Mental Health Lead for the school is:
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If you are concerned about your child’s mental health, please contact a member of the safeguarding team. The main school contact number is: 01628 625308 who will be able to connect you to the appropriate year safeguarding lead. Alternatively, please email safeguarding@furzeplatt.net
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If you do not get a response and you are concerned someone may be in immediate danger or a crime is being committed, please call the appropriate agency: |
Police | 101/999 Fire/Ambulance | 999 Multi agency Safeguarding Team (social care) | 01628 683150 Out of hours emergency duty team (social care) | 01344 351999 CAMHS Crisis Team| 0300 247 0000. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also report to A&E with your child for urgent mental health support and triaging. |
The below resources may be helpful for further information and support around young people’s mental health.
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/children-s-mental-health/
https://www.kooth.com/ A free online counselling service for children and young people living in RBWM
https://number22.org/ Local free counselling services
Please speak to your child’s pastoral team if you would like referrals to be made for support in this area. The school also has access to on site counselling services and Canine Assisted Learning https://www.canineassistedlearning.com/