--- title: "Mental Health" url: "https://anchorsholme.co.uk/mental-health" school: "Anchorsholme Academy" --- # Mental Health ## Mental Health At Anchorsholme Academy, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of all our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play. At our school we: - Help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries. - Help children to understand their emotions and feelings better. - Encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’. - Help children socially to form and maintain relationships. - Promote self esteem and ensure children know that they count. - Help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks. Our Emotional Wellbeing offer: | ### **Universal** | ### **Targeted** | ### **Specialist** | |---|---|---| | Meet and Greet Personalised greetings PHSE lessons Assemblies Playground Buddies Growth Mindset The Anchorsholme Way Calm Corners Suggestion box Worry Monsters Visual timetables ACES time School ethos “Catching the good” Non-shouting school Daily Walk and Talk (Track) Transition days Celebrations of Learning | Trusted adults Dedicated relationships Sensory Circuits Walk and Talk Protected play Lego Therapy Regular drop-ins “Eyes on” children Pastoral sessions Nurture groups Learning Mentor Gathering “child’s voice” IDL Wellbeing programme Wider opps (music/film) School nurse Transition photo books | The Den CAMHS PMHW CWPs/EWPs Counsellor Educational Psychologist Headstart (transition) Resilience Practitioner S&L therapist (NLP) The Linden Centre (bereavement) Inclusion Team (SEMH advisor) Draw and Talk (external) | ### Lead Staff Members - **Tina Foster** – Deputy Head & SENDCO / Senior Mental Health Lead / Accredited Adult Mental Health First Aider - **Jane Carter** – Assistant SENDCO / Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider - **Cheryl Spencer** – Deputy DSL & Learning Mentor - **Angela Gilderdale** – Learning Mentor ### Children's and Young Peoples Primary Mental Health Newsletter: OCT 2026 Newsletter OCT 2026 12.48 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/CYPPMHSOctober2026Newsletter.pdf) ### National Sleep Helpline One in four children in the UK are not getting enough sleep, this has an impact on their behaviour and ability to learn, as well as their physical health. The new National Sleep Free Helpline is run by trained sleep advisors who can talk to young people directly, or parents (we can also talk to parents about their own sleep issues). The helpline is open 5 nights a week, Sunday to Thursday, 7-9pm and the number is **[03303 530 541](tel:03303%20530%20541)**. ![](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/images/Sleep-Helpline-1.png) Further information can be found at **[the National Sleep Helpline](https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/?swcfpc=1)**. ### Options4cyp The Options4cyp include: PMHW’s, CAHMS, CYWP’s, CASHER, Psychology, Youtherapy and SHINE/MHST a representative from each service will be attending to talk about what support they individually offer to children and young people. ### Useful Links - **[What to do if a Child is Worried](http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2023/what-to-do-if-a-child-is-worried?swcfpc=1)** - **[Anna Freud Parents and Carers Advice](https://www.annafreud.org/parents/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Lancashire Mindmatters](https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/Mindsmatter?swcfpc=1)** - **[Dealing with Anxiety](https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-expert-guide-to-help-your-child-with-anxiety?swcfpc=1)** - **[Every Mind Matters](https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/now-more-than-ever-every-mind-matters/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Young Minds Parents’ Survival Guide](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-survival-guide/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Family Lives Confidential Helpline Service](https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Resources and Free Helpline for Single Parents](https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/gingerbread-for-single-parents/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Coping with the Changes and Transitions During their Time at School](https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/school-resources/find-your-feet-transition-tips-for-parents/?swcfpc=1)** - **[NHS Alcohol Support](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Place 2 Be](https://www.place2be.org.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Young Minds](https://www.youngminds.org.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Kooth Online Mental Wellbeing Community](https://www.kooth.com/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Blackpool CAMHS](https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/find-a-service-near-you/blackpool-camhs/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Primary Mental Health Workers](https://www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/get-touch?swcfpc=1)** - **[Anna Freud – National Centre for Children and Families](https://www.annafreud.org/?swcfpc=1)** - **[MindEd Free Learning Resources](https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Winstons Wish](https://www.winstonswish.org/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Child Bereavement UK](https://www.childbereavementuk.org/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Beat Eating Disorders](https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Action for Children](https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Mental Health](https://www.mentalhealth.org/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Blackpool Young Carers](https://www.blackpoolcarers.org/young-carers/?swcfpc=1)** - **[Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide](https://www.papyrus-uk.org/?swcfpc=1)** - **[How to Talk to Your Teenager about the Invasion of Ukraine](https://www.anchorsholme.co.uk/parents/www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbrdjsg?mc_cid=030b7f097b&mc_eid=9d4abb30dd&swcfpc=1)** ### Useful Resources Children and Young People's Primary Mental Health Service - December 2025 Newsletter 10.10 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/CYPPMHS_December_2025_Newsletter(1).pdf) Brain Breaks: Helping Children Settle Back into the Classroom 290 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Brain-Breaks.pdf) Blackpool CAMHS COVID-19 Booklet 1.48 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Covid-19-CAMHS-Booklet.pdf) Breathing and Thinking Guided Meditation 51 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Breath-and-Thoughts-Guided-Meditation.pdf) Childhood Trauma and the Brain 4.38 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/CHILDHOOD-TRAUMA-AND-THE-BRAIN-SinglePages.pdf) Circle of Control 414 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/CircleofControl-1.pdf) Primary Age 7-11 Managing Stress 112 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Primary-age-7-11-Stress-fact-sheet_(1).pdf) Useful Mental Help Apps 235 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Useful-Mental-Health-Apps-2020.pdf) Looking After Your Emotional Health and Well-Being 341 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/well-being-sheets.pdf) Alarming Adrenaline 98 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Alarming-Adrenaline.pdf) CYP Services and Self-Help Blackpool 598 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/CYP-services-and-self-help-Blackpool.pdf) Keeping Safe Online Toolkit 801 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/keeping-safe-online-toolkit-primary.pdf) Ready to level up your lingo? 304 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Internet-Matters-Level-Up-Your-Lingo-infographic.pdf) Ollee Mental Health Supporter Promotion Pack 229 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/2021_Ollee_Supporter_Promotion_Pack.pdf) ### Newsletters CYP PMHS - June 2026 Newsletter 18.82 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/CYPPMHS_June_2026_Newsletter_(19mb).pdf) CYP PMHS - November 2025 Newsletter 6.20 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/CYP_PMHS_Oct_Nov_25_Newsletter.pdf) PMHW Newsletter – March 2025 4.54 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/PMHW-March-Newsletter-25-.pdf) PMHW Newsletter – May 2024 10.05 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/PMHW-NEWSLETTER-March-2024-1.pdf) Options 4 CYP – Summer 2024 738 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/anchorsholme-academy/files/documents/information/Options-4-CYP-Summer-2024.pdf) ### Parents - [Reception Induction](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/reception-induction) - [Dates for the Diary 2025-26](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/calendar) - [Mental Health ](https://anchorsholme.co.uk/mental-health) - 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