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Mental Health Support
for Secondary Schools

Foster a whole-school approach where every student’s mental health and wellbeing truly matter

AVAILABLE ON-SITE AND ONLINE

Get in touch to enquire about lessons, staff training or parent workshops.

Working Together to Create a Mentally Healthy School

More young people are struggling with their mental health, and school staff are being asked to hold more than ever. We work alongside schools to provide student-centred, practical mental health support, to help pupils, staff and families build skills, strengthen relationships, and support emotional wellbeing across the whole school community.
 

From student mental health lessons and parent workshops to staff training, everything we offer can be tailored to what your school really needs.

Lessons, Training, and Workshops

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Mental Health Lessons for Students

Therapist-led, interactive lessons for between 6–30 students that build emotional literacy, self-awareness, and mental health understanding. Sessions include videos, discussions, age-appropriate tools, and fidget toys to support neurodiversity. Aligned to PSHE Health and Wellbeing objectives for Key Stage 3, and ideal for exam season prep in Years 9–11.

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Mental Health Training
for School Staff 

This two-day evidence-based training course helps school staff feel confident supporting young people with their mental health early, safely, and with care.
It offers practical tools to spot warning signs, have non-judgemental conversations, and guide them to help. Ideal for anyone working with 8 to 18-year-olds.

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Mental Health Assemblies for Year Groups

We deliver engaging school assembly talks on mental health and wellbeing, offering students practical strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and support emotional wellness. Our sessions encourage open, collective conversations that foster a supportive and connected school community.

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Mental Health Workshops for Parents

Our parent workshops focus on mental health and wellbeing, providing practical strategies to support children’s emotional resilience and self-care. These sessions encourage open conversations, helping parents feel more confident and connected in nurturing their child’s mental wellness.

Available Topics for Student Mental Health Lessons

Pick one topic that best suits your year group, or mix and match to create a series of tailored sessions that meet your students’ needs.

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Mental Health Awareness

In line with DfE RSHE guidance, this session helps students understand mental health, challenge stigma, and recognise when to ask for help.

2

Suicide Prevention

Aligned to the latest DfE RSHE guidance, this session helps students understand suicidal thoughts, talk about them safely, and how to seek help.

3

Emotional Regulation

Developing an understanding of emotional triggers and learning strategies to manage and respond to emotions effectively.

4

Stress & Anxiety

Recognising signs of stress and anxiety and learning simple strategies to manage them.

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Resilience

Building the skills to bounce back from setbacks and cope with challenges.

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Body Image

Addressing body image concerns, self-esteem issues, and social media’s impact on body perception. 

What Students Said

A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

1 in 5 young people experienced a probable mental health disorder in 2023

20.3% of 8-16 year-olds and 23.3% of 17 to 19 year-olds are affected.

1.3 Million Referrals

The highest number of youth mental health referrals on record was seen last school year.

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44% of 19 year-olds with mental health disorders have attempted suicide or self-harmed.

Sources: NHS, 2022, National Centre for Social Research, Young Minds

Client Review

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“Kate has delivered some excellent sessions for our young people on their mental health and well-being delivering to year 8 through to year 13 in a variety of settings, varying the content as appropriate. She has always fully engaged the young people and has innovative ideas for delivery with some hands-on activities. There have been many occasions where young people reflect back to her sessions as making a huge difference to their health and well-being and how the session/s has had a positive impact for them.”

Tracy, Inspiration Programme Manager,
Action4Youth, May 2023

Tangible Benefits of Mental Health Education

Mental health and wellbeing education that empowers schools to better support the emotional needs of students and staff. By promoting understanding, early intervention, and healthy coping skills, it helps create a positive school culture where wellbeing is prioritised and everyone feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.

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Supports student wellbeing and mental health

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Fosters resilience and emotional growth

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Reduces disruptive behaviour

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Creates a more connected and productive teaching environment

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Enhances school reputation as a supportive, forward-thinking institution

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Empowers students and teachers to help one another

Supporting Your Whole School Community

Every school is different, and so are the people in it.

 

Whether it’s a one-off lesson, a six-week programme, or a staff training course, we’ll work with you to offer Mental Health support that feels relevant and genuinely useful.

When mental wellbeing is part of everyday school life, it becomes easier for everyone to feel seen, heard, and able to thrive.

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