At Peafield Lane Academy, we recognise the importance of supporting children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing so that they feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

Mental Health Support Team

We work closely with our local Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to provide support at a range of levels, including whole-class learning, targeted group work and individual support where appropriate.

Alongside our wider pastoral provision, this helps children develop their emotional literacy, resilience and strategies for managing their wellbeing, while ensuring children and families can access additional support when they need it.

Wellbeing Warriors

Our Wellbeing Warriors, led by Mrs Kirk, play an important role in supporting positive wellbeing and friendships across school.

At playtimes, our Wellbeing Warriors are on the lookout for children who may need a little extra support – whether they are playing alone, finding it difficult to join in or struggling with friendships or group play.

They offer friendly peer-to-peer support, helping children to feel included, make connections and enjoy positive playtimes. This supports our PRIDE values, particularly being Respectful and Inclusive, and reinforces our commitment to ensuring every child feels that they belong.

Useful Services: 

• Healthy Family Team Advice Line – Call 0300 123 5436.
• Healthy Family Team Parentline – Text 07520619919 – Confidential texting service for parents/carers.
• Healthy Family Team Chathealth - Text 07507329952 - Confidential texting service for 11 to 19-year-olds in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Health4Kids - NHS site supporting children around health needs and emotional wellbeing.
• www.healthforkids.co.uk
• Health4Teens -NHS site supporting teens around health needs and emotional wellbeing. www.healthforteens.co.uk

Other Useful Services:

• Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) - Tel 0115 8760167 www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-mental-health-support-teams - Early intervention mental health and wellbeing service.
• Be U NOTTS - Tel 0115 708 0008  www.beusupport.co.uk/  - is a FREE, Early Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Support service for Children and Young People.
• MINDS OF ALL KINDS -  www.mindsofallkindsnotts.co.uk - a safe space online where you can learn about all the things that make your mind special and find help and information about Autism and ADHD.
• Kooth - www.kooth.com  - Online counselling service.
• CASY Counselling – www.casy.org.uk – Counselling service for children and young people.
• Young Minds – www.youngminds.org.uk  - Online support to improve mental health and wellbeing.
• ERIC website – www.eric.org.uk – Children’s continence service.
• Children’s Bereavement Centre - Tel 01636 551739. http://www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/ – Support following a bereavement or loss.