Mental Health & Wellbeing

Good mental health helps children to:

• Build confidence and resilience
  
• Form positive friendships
  
• Cope with life’s challenges
  
• Enjoy and achieve in school
  

We teach our children that it’s okay to ask for help and that there are always people who will listen.

We have a range of support to help pupils feel happy and safe:

• Designated Mental Health Lead: Claire Jackson/Roisin Doherty  – responsible for promoting positive wellbeing across the school
  
• Pastoral Support: Our staff are always ready to listen and help with worries
  
• Nurture Groups: Small group sessions for children who need extra social or emotional support. (ELSA Trained Staff)
  
• Peer Support: Playground buddies and wellbeing ambassadors who help younger pupils feel included
  

Quiet Spaces: Calming areas for children who need time to reflect or regulate their emotions

• PSHE & RHE Lessons – Teaching resilience, kindness, and emotional awareness
  
• Assemblies – Focusing on friendship, respect, self-belief and our school values
  
• Mindfulness Activities – Breathing exercises, reflection, and outdoor learning
  
• Celebrating Achievements – Recognising effort, kindness, and positive contributions
  
• Anti-Bullying Work – Annual events, pupil-led initiatives, and clear reporting systems
  

Zones of Regulation – children are encouraged to share their feelings

We work closely with parents to:

• Share concerns early
  
• Offer advice and guidance on supporting children at home
  
• Signpost to local services and specialist support
  
• Run parent workshops on topics such as anxiety, online safety, and emotional resilience

• Trafford CAMHS – NHS support for children and young people
  
• Kooth – Free online counselling for ages 10+ (kooth.com)
  
• Young Minds – Mental health support and advice (youngminds.org.uk)
  
• Place2Be – Children’s mental health charity (place2be.org.uk)
  

Trafford Directory – Local services and support (trafforddirectory.co.uk)

If You Need Urgent Help

If you are worried about your child’s safety or mental health:

• Contact the school immediately on 0161 912 2906 or email sthughoflincoln.admin@trafford.gov.uk
  
• In an emergency, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E

You can also contact Childline on 0800 1111 (free, confidential advice)

Contact Us

Tel: 0161 912 2906
Email: sthughoflincoln.admin@trafford.gov.uk