We not only support pupils with mental health but want to support parents and carers to support themselves.

We offer a range of services and support for parents and carers including training to be a mental health first aider- this is an accredited course and is delivered by our own staff.

We have also produced a parent support leaflet for the Dewsbury family of schools:

Dewsbury Learning Partnership Leaflet
Please click here to see our work showcased by Leeds Beckett University:

http://anyflip.com/yobx/luap/

If you have any concerns about yourself or your child in the first instance please contact either Gail Swaine (Pastoral Leader) or Kerry Williams-Kendall (Vice Principal)- both of these members of staff are qualified in Mental Health First Aid and they can direct you to the support you may need.

We can offer a confidential meeting in a relaxed area of school and can help you find a way forward.

We have many support packages for both parents and children in our school community, some examples are listed below:

• play therapy
• parent and child workshops
• counselling services
• draw and talk therapy

We have also put together the following links which may support you in finding information:

Types of mental health problems:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/

Online confidential support for any problem you may have:

https://www.samaritans.org/your-community

How to seek help for a mental health problem:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/?o=24608#.XFsOMEm7Lcs

Supporting your child’s mental health

https://www.place2be.org.uk/what-we-do/parent-carer-resources/supporting-your-childs-mental-health.aspx

Parents survival guide

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/

COVID has brought about an increase in the use of on screen devices and many young people can suffer from online addiction:

Understanding Screen Addiction and Responsible Digital Use

The following are local groups which may be able to help you:

• Andy’s Man Club
• A talking group which provides a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues/problems they be have faced or are currently facing
• Dewsbury Group – every Monday 7pm – Union House, 29 Union Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1AS.
• Community Links Engagement & Recovery Service (CLEAR)
• Provides support for people in Kirklees with a range of mental health needs including dementia, to reach their goals and aspirations. And offers one to one support to help individuals to plan and take part in a wide variety of group activities.
• Call: Dewsbury – 01924 465054
•  Thriving Kirklees
• A single point of contact in Kirklees, for anyone concerned about a child’s emotional health and wellbeing
• Call: 0300 304 5555
• Website: https://www.locala.org.uk/news-and-events/news-ite…