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Student Wellbeing

At King's Academy Ringmer, we take mental health & wellbeing very seriously. We have the Student Wellbeing Ambassador Programme, where up to 35 students are trained to be wellbeing experts & restorative peer mentors (RPM) so that they can support some of our more vulnerable students. We are fully committed to supporting the emotional health & wellbeing of our students & staff and strongly believe that positive mental health is everyone's responsibility & that we all have an important part to play in order to maintain & improve our own & others' mental wellbeing. 

Our wellbeing motto is "be yourself". We encourage all our students to be individuals & provide them with the tools & resources to be able to achieve this.

We aim to deliver our programme in the following ways:

  • Universal Support - To meet the needs of all our students through regular assemblies, PSHE lessons, MHEW themes throughout the year (Time to Talk Day) & through the ethos of the school & wider community.
  • Additional Support - Some students may require additional support, which may involve a 1.1 conversation with their tutor or our Mental Health Lead Ms. Beattie. They may need a peer mentor for a short period of time, support from one of our wellbeing ambassadors or one of our small group interventions which are led by our teaching assistants & our Mental Health Leaduntil the matter is resolved. 
  • Targeted Support - Some students may need more differentiated support such as 1.1 interventions with our mental health lead, referral to our school nurse, CAMHS or other specific professional support. 

You can report a wellbeing concern to Ms. Beattie, our Wellbeing Practitioner by clicking the button below: 

REPORT YOUR WELLBEING CONCERN

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Ronnie the Therapy Dog

Ronnie is our wonderful therapy dog who joined our school in September 2021. She was surrendered to the RSPCA in March 2021 at 16 weeks old. This is where her true journey began ... Ronnie was rehomed with Miss Beattie our school mental health and emotional wellbeing practitioner.

Due to Ronnie's sweet nature and her love of people, she has begun her role as our therapy dog. Ronnie comes into school three times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, greeting our students before lessons begin. Her day involves spending time with students either on a 1:1 basis with Miss Beattie, playing with students during break and lunch times, being available to listen and give support in the way of cuddles. Of course, Ronnie's wellbeing is paramount to her role here, so she has lots of breaks throughout the day when she can relax, chew a toy or nap in our secure Eco building and garden.

You can follow Ronnie on Instagram - @ronnietheringmerrescuedog

  

 

Did you know that East Sussex CC and other agencies offer support and guidance for pupils and parents whose children access East Sussex schools and provisions? 

They have the Family Hub, support services for families, which can be found on facebook and through a dedicated email address

EH.0-19parentingteam@eastsussex.gov.uk where you can enquire about  webinars, youth clubs or parenting groups, they can also be called on their dedicated phoneline 01424 725 800 where they can offer all sorts of practical help and advice, including food banks, baby banks and other parenting related concerns.

The services listed below are about support services for young people and children in East Sussex. They are not crisis or emergency services. 

If your situation is a health emergency, call 999.

For information about what to do in a mental health crisis see: Help! I’m in crisis (NHS)

Or contact the Sussex Mental Health Crisis line (NHS) via 111 and select the ‘mental health' option. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone concerned about their mental health, or someone else's, can call.

 

East Sussex 1Space directory

1Space is the Council's Local Offer (SEND) directory. It lists mental health support services for children and young people. East Sussex residents can access all services listed. These may be in-person or online.

East Sussex 1Space

 

I-Rock (Hastings, Eastbourne and Newhaven)

Young people (aged 14 to 25 years) can access advice and support on emotional and mental wellbeing. There is a virtual drop-in service by video or audio call. To book a face-to-face appointment contact the service:

Open daily, 11am to 6pm. 

 

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

CAMHS is an NHS service that provides support to children and young people. Including their parents and carers. 

Referral is via the Single Point of Advice (SPoA)

The website: Sussex CAMHS has pre-recorded webinars for parents and carers

These NHS produced videos may be helpful. Either while you are waiting for CAMHS treatment, or as an alternative to CAMHS:

Webinars for parents and carers (sussexcamhs.nhs.uk)

 

Holding Space (Eastbourne)

A small charitable organisation. It supports families going through mental ill health. It offers free, friendly online or phone support sessions for parents and carers. 

 

E-motion (free online counselling)

A free counselling service for 12 to 18-year-olds in East Sussex.  It offers a virtual space, where you can talk about your problems and feelings. Visit the website to register:

e-motion

 

E-wellbeing (YMCA)

An East Sussex digital wellbeing and mental health service. It is for 13 to 25-year-olds. Designed by young people, for young people.  

e-wellbeing

 

YoungMinds

YoungMinds are a registered charity. They provide support and information for children and young people:

There are areas of the website for parents and carers. There is a free parents helpline: 

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