Pupil and Family Support

Welcome to the Pupil and Family Support page!

As a school, we recognise that education is about more than academics. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, their families and the staff.

Miss Westwell is our Pupil and Family Support Lead who is trained in delivering a range of pastoral and therapeutic interventions to help support your child's health and wellbeing. The interventions offered in school include; Sand Play Therapy, Drawing and Talking Therapy, Lego Therapy, ELSA (Emotional Literacy) and Relax Kids along with, friendship groups and in class support. For any further information regarding the pastoral interventions provided, or if you feel your child may benefit from this support, please contact Miss Westwell. Our school is very lucky to have 'The Ark'. The Ark is a calm, nurturing environment children can visit and use at different times throughout the school day. Pastoral interventions also take place in The Ark.

If you have any concerns or worries regarding your child's mental health or wellbeing, please contact school and we will support you as best we can.

Children and Family Wellbeing Service

Our school works closely with the Children and Family Wellbeing Service. The Children and Family Wellbeing Service (CFW) offers a wide range of support across the 0-19yrs+ age range (25 years for SEND) with a 'whole family' approach. The service identifies as early as possible when a child, young person or family needs support, helping them to access services to meet their needs, working with them to ensure the support offered is right for them, is offered in the right place, and at the right time.

Lancashire Wellbeing Helpline

The Wellbeing Helpline is a listening service for the residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria. It is a Freephone out of hours, person-centred listening environment for people requiring emotional support in relation to their own wellbeing and mental health or that of someone they know.

Contact the helpline on 0800 915 4640.
Usual opening hours are:

Monday to Thursday - closed

Friday - 7pm to 11pm

Saturday and Sunday - 4pm to 11pm

Urgent mental health support outside of these times can be sought via the Initial Response Service (IRS) 0800 953 0110 and NHS 111, selecting option two. 
You can also message Shout, which is a free, confidential and 24/7 texting service. Simply text ‘Shout’ to 85258.

Other agencies for support

NSPCC - 0800 800 5000

Maundy Relief Charity (Accrington) - 01254 232328

Childline - 0800 1111

NHS Children and young adults mental health support- https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/mental-health-services/

Children's Social Care - 0300 123 6720 or out of hours 0300 123 6722

Accrington Police Station - Call 101 or in an emergency always call 999

YNot Aspire - 01254 352529

For any further information regarding the agencies listed above, please see a member of our safeguarding team in school or alternatively all information regarding what the services provide can be found on their websites.