Management Information Sheet
Support for pupils with MHWB and SEL
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One in six children aged five to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in July 2021, a huge increase from one in nine in 2017. That's five children in every classroom NHS Digital (2021): 'Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2021'. The current evidence suggests that the prevalence of mental health problems in Norfolk and Waveney, is higher than the English average and is increasing.
The Flourishing in Norfolk report also highlights high levels of anxiety amongst children and young people. |
To help respond to this need, we have developed a graduated offer of support so we can provide a comprehensive universal and targeted programme, that is simple for you to navigate and access.
Our flexible menu of options will ensure your school can engage in an effective way to suit your needs.
The new programme of support includes the following.
Looking to take a whole-school approach to improving MHWB within your setting?
An opportunity to network and learn from best practice within other schools and education settings across a range of themes
Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Meetings
A Whole School Approach to Emotional Health and Wellbeing: An opportunity to share good practice and learn from Norfolk schools.
Here is some feedback from previous meetings:
"Thank you for a good session with lots of ideas and information for us all." |
"Thank you, it is useful to hear the ideas but also reassuring that we are actually doing very well." |
"This was the first of these meetings I have attended having started my Senior Mental Health Lead training yesterday, and I found it really useful. I look forward to being able to continue to take part next year." |
- 09.11.23 MHWB Network Meeting: Staff Wellbeing
- 07.03.24 MHWB Network Meeting: Curriculum, teaching and learning to promote resilience and support social and emotional learning
- 16.05.24 MHWB Network Meeting: Working together to promote and support mental health and wellbeing for the whole school community
Need support to develop a Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing?
In-School Support: A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
If your school would like support to audit your current provision and develop an action plan, please contact inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk
Resources to support a Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing Padlet annafreud.org Just One Norfolk mentallyhealthyschools.org.ukNeed to access training to support your Mental Health Lead?
Senior Lead Mental Health Training
A three-day training programme leading to accreditation for a senior Mental Health Lead in each school is funded (£1,200) by the DfE for a limited period. For more details of the programme in Norfolk please contact bianca.finger-berry@norfolk.gov.uk
Mental Health Champion Training for Schools
Ormiston Families Link provide fully funded training, support and guidance for Mental Health Leads in Norfolk and Waveney schools.
Need to access training for your staff?
SEMH online training modules
Social and Emotional Mental Health training modules will provide you with a basic understanding of key theoretical concepts to support your knowledge, confidence, skills and support a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice Training Offer from the Virtual School for Children in Care, Previously in Care and Children with a Social Worker
From September 2023, the Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice training offer from the Virtual School will contain a universal offer to all settings for the following:
- Attachment and Research Community (ARC) membership opportunity for all settings across Norfolk from Early Years to Post-16
- Self-directed learning padlet
- Trauma and Attachment Aware Practice in Education Termly Network starting in November 2023
- RISE UP Early Intervention Wellbeing Programme provided by Future Action for all Secondary and Specialist Settings across Norfolk
- Access to Attachment Aware School Series Webinars and AC Education Online Learning opportunities.
To request further information please get in touch via email virtual.schoolsCWSW@norfolk.gov.uk
New mental health training for the children's workforce in Norfolk
Norfolk Children Services and Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) have been selected to work with Anna Freud Centre, The Charlie Waller Foundation and the National Children's Bureau to coproduce, deliver and evaluate a mental health training programme for the children's workforce. As one of only two areas selected to take part in the pilot, it's an amazing opportunity for Norfolk to shape a national training programme.
To book onto training visit https://norfolklscp.org.uk/nscp-training-booking
Look for 'Health Education England (HEE) Wider Children's Workforce Mental Health Training' - running weekly until end of September
Want to support all primary pupils with Social Emotional Learning?
PATHS® (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies)
Are you a new PATHS® Lead?
The PATHS® programme is a whole school evidence-based, social, and emotional programme which supports primary aged pupils to develop social and emotional skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making and relationship skills).
PATHS® Revitalise Session
Are you a PATHS® school that would benefit from a re-fresh? This session on 25.06.24 and accompanying resources will provide your school with everything it needs to deliver the PATHS® programme embedding Social and Emotional skills as part of a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
If you would like to access training and support to become a PATHS® school, please contact inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk
Want to support Secondary aged pupils with a trauma informed approach?
Trauma informed PE programme for Secondary Schools
A whole school, early intervention programme for pupils aged 11-18 which reduces students' anxiety and builds their confidence through Physical Health education.
For further details see the '9 Step Rise Up Roadmap' on Future Action - Health Education Solutions | Norwich and go to inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk to express interest
Need some targeted support for emerging pupil needs?
DESTY Island emotional resilience programme
DESTY is a one to one, individualised and targeted programme for primary aged pupils to support emotional heath, wellbeing, and resilience. For details of the Virtual School offer for Norfolk Primary schools please contact virtual.schoolsCWSW@norfolk.gov.uk
Got a concern about a child?
Contact Just One Number 0300 300 0123 for advice and guidance.
For mild to moderate mental health needs, the new single front door referral service can be accessed here.
Mental Health Support Teams
Currently Mental Health Support Teams are established or being set up in seven areas of Norfolk. There is funding for another two teams with the aim of providing support for 50% of all pupils by 2025. If you have any questions, please contact inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk
Save the date! - Themed days/weeks
Whilst it's important to always be aware of and support MHWB needs, the following themed days provide a valuable opportunity to increase awareness, confidence, and support around some key challenges for children, young people and their families:
- Children's Mental Health Week 05.02.24 - 11.02.24
- Eating Disorders Week 28.02.24 - 05.03.24
- Mental Health Awareness Week 15.05.24 - 21.05.24