Every year group at Northampton School takes part in a dedicated Wellbeing session each week. At NS, we believe that happy, healthy students learn and achieve more, so our wellbeing programme is designed to promote emotional awareness, resilience, and self-reflection. Each half-term follows a themed cycle of activities focusing on transition and new beginnings, friendship and relationships, mindfulness, group discussion, first aid, reflection, gratitude, and awareness days.

If you have an urgent concern, please use the usual channels of contacting  the Form Tutor, Head of Year, The Inclusion Centre or use the report a concern function online.

The Lowdown: The Lowdown  Free and confidential support for 11–25-year-olds local support with a range of provision for young people

• Crisis Support via The Lowdown

Anna Freud: Self-Care Resources For Young People – Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children and families

Charlie Waller Trust: Charlie Waller Trust, providing mental health training, resources and consultancy with a focus on children and young people.

PAPYRUS: Prevention of Young Suicide PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Young Minds: Black Mental Health Matters The UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.

Childline: Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

Talk to Childline by: Calling 0800 1111

Shout : A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Contact Shout by texting ‘IMatter’ to 85258

Note: By texting the word ‘Switchboard’, Shout’s volunteers will be aware that you may need support around sexuality and/or gender identity.

Samaritans : offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need. They’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Get Support from the Samaritans by:

• Calling 116 123
• Emailing jo@samaritans.co.uk

Parenting Mental Health: Parenting Mental Health specifically, helping parents who are supporting a child with mental health challenges and whose needs and impact for positive change are all too often overlooked.