--- title: "Wellbeing Hub" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/wellbeing-hub" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Wellbeing Hub **On these wellbeing pages you will find a variety of services that offer support locally, nationally and online. Please see our designated page for signposted services, information and resources for parents/carers.** As a school, we take mental health and wellbeing very seriously and we are leading the way in highlighting this area. Wellbeing and mental health in our pupils, staff and parents are at the forefront of our school’s vision of leading a mentally healthy school. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of 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 to understand their emotions and feelings better - help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries - 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 - provide a safe space for children to express themselves - provide the opportunity for all children Y4-Y6 to complete a weekly Feelings Journal that is monitored by staff. #### We all have times when we have low Mental Wellbeing, where we feel stressed, upset or find it difficult to cope. #### There are some common life events that may affect you or your child's Mental Well being: - Loss or bereavement. - Loneliness. - Relationship problems. - Issues at school. - Family separation. - Friendship changes. #### Everyone deserves to feel good and there are steps you or your child can take to maintain and improve your Mental Wellbeing: - Build positive relationships. - Take time for yourself. - Look after your mental health. - Look after your physical health. #### What can your child do in school to gain Mental Wellbeing? - Be open and talk about your feelings with your friends. - Associate yourself with positive people. - Join an afterschool club. - Speak to a member of staff. - Get physically active (a Healthy body and mind are closely linked). - Complete their ‘Feelings Journal’ #### What can your child do at home to gain Mental Wellbeing? - Be open and talk to family members about their feelings. - Complete a daily well being journal (this can be pictures or writing depending on age/ability/preference) - Get physically active - Mindful breathing - Join a club - Use positive self talk/affirmations - Accept their feelings when they arrive and understand they are not static If you require further support or advice on any aspect of mental health, well being, behaviour or have concerns relating to your child’s learning then please do not hesitate to contact the school, you can speak with your child’s class teacher, Suzanne Walsh (SENCO) or Michelle Bowden (Learning Mentor) to discuss your concerns. Early Help is available for families that require additional support. Early Help is about taking action as soon as possible to tackle problems for children and families before they can grow into something that is more difficult to overcome. It is about supporting children and families that may be at risk of running into difficulties and providing timely and effective support. Sefton has a good offer of Early Help which means that families get help when they first need it. Please click on the link for further information [Early Help](https://www.sefton.gov.uk/social-care/children-and-young-people/early-help.aspx) Please also take a look at the National Helplines pages for more information regarding the support that is on offer. **Wellbeing Hub Directory:** National Helplines (for Adult & Children) Please click on the links in the titles below and take a look at the following websites. As a school we are well aware that parents may require support from agencies for their child attending school, a sibling, family member or themselves. There are a combination of websites for children and adults that you may find helpful. These are targeted sites to help and support all aspects of mental health from birth to adulthood. #### [Childline](https://www.childline.org.uk/) A place a child or young person can talk to someone about something they are worried about. They can do this online or over the phone. (call **08001111**) #### [NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/our-services/nspcc-helpline/) This charity works against child abuse - a helpline is available for parents or other adults concerned about a child (**0808 8025544**). #### [The Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/) A confidential helpline which offers support and advice to those in emotional distress. (call **116 123**) #### [Young Minds Parentline ](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-helpline/) Offers information and advice to anyone worried about a child or young person under the age of 25. (call **0808 802 5544**) #### [Papyrus](https://papyrus-uk.org/) Charity working to prevent young suicide with a helpline for those worried about themselves or someone they know (call **0800 068 4141**; text **0778 620 9697**). General Mental Health Advice and Support #### [Get Connected](https://www.getconnected.org.uk/) Support and signposting for young people under the age of 25. Telephone, email, text and web chat support. #### [Kooth](https://www.kooth.com/) Online counselling and support for children and young people. #### [Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk/) National mental health charity providing information and advice. #### [Sane](http://www.sane.org.uk/) Information on mental health, as well as telephone, email and text support. Includes an online forum for over-18s. #### [Sean's Place](https://seansplace.org.uk/) At Sean's Place our aim is to improve men's mental health and well-being across Sefton and Liverpool City Region. #### [The Mix](https://www.themix.org.uk/) Mental health information and support for the under-25s. #### [Time to Change](https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/) Personal stories from young people about why mental health matters. #### [The Youth Wellbeing Directory](https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/) Online resource for families and young people up to the age of 24 listing local mental health services in their area. #### [YPAS](https://ypas.org.uk/) YPAS is a charity that supports children, young people and families to address their mental health and emotional well-being. Apps/Tools for Mental Health and Wellbeing #### [Mood Scope](https://www.moodscope.com/) A mood tracking tool; the basic features are free but you have to pay for more in-depth features. #### [Recovery Record](https://www.recoveryrecord.co.uk/) Self-help tool for children and young people suffering from eating disorders. #### [SAM (Self-Help for Anxiety Management) ](http://sam-app.org.uk/) Help with anxiety management which includes interactive games and tools, and an anxiety tracker. #### [Chill Panda](http://chillpanda.co.uk/) Programmers and Clinical Psychologists have ensured Chill Panda is a fun and engaging game for children. Help Chill Panda face his fears with Calming Exercises such as Square Breathing and Yoga. Anxiety #### [Liverpool CAMHs](https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/parents-carers/anxiety/Anxiety) Ways you can support your child/young person experiencing anxiety. #### [No Panic](https://nopanic.org.uk/) Helpline for young people who suffer from panic attacks, OCD, phobias, and other related anxiety disorders (call 0330 606 1174). Bereavement #### [Winston's Wish](https://www.winstonswish.org/) Winston's Wish is the UK's childhood bereavement charity. We support children and their families after the death of a parent or sibling. #### [Child Bereavement UK](https://www.childbereavementuk.org/) Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Biploar #### [Bipolar UK](https://www.bipolaruk.org/) Offers information about bipolar disorder, an online community, and a peer support line. Depression #### [Charlie Waller Memorial Trust](https://www.cwmt.org.uk/) Includes information for children and young people on how to recognise the signs of depression. #### [My CAMHS Choice](https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/receiving-support/) Information and support for young people who have been referred to the CAMHS system. #### [Students Against Depression](https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/) Information, advice and real-life stories for university students struggling with depression. Drugs and Alcohol #### [CGL - Change, Grow, Live](https://www.changegrowlive.org/sefton-drug-and-alcohol/bootle) We have two in-person drug and alcohol services in Sefton - Bootle and Southport. Here, you can find details of our Bootle location. #### [We Are With You](https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/) Information about drug and alcohol problems. #### [Nacoa](http://nacoa.org.uk/) Information and support for children and young people affected by a parent’s alcohol use. Eating Disorders #### [Beat Eating Disorders](https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/) Helplines, online support and self-help groups on all types of eating disorders. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder #### [OCD UK](https://www.ocduk.org/) Information and support on OCD, including online support forums. Sensory Processing #### [ADDvanced Solutions](https://www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk/our-offers/our-offer-in-sefton.html) ADDvanced Solutions Community Network encourages, equips and empowers children, young people and their families living with neurodevelopmental conditions, specific learning difficulties and associated mental health needs. Self-harm #### [Life Signs](http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/) Information and support on self-harm in children and young people. #### [National Self-Harm Network](http://www.nshn.co.uk/) A forum providing crisis support, resources and advice on dealing with self-harm. #### [Self Harm UK](https://www.selfharm.co.uk/) Information for parents and professionals on self-harming behaviour. Gender Questioning #### [Mermaids UK](https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/) Helping gender-diverse kids, young people and their families since 1995. ### Parents - [Attendance](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/attendance) - [Blogs](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog) - Communications - [Latest News](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/news) - [Newsletters](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/newsletters) - [Consultations](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/consultations) - Dates & Events - [Calendar](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/calendar) - [Year Dates](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/yeardates) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/events) - [F.O.E.M.A. – Our PTA](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/f-o-e-m-a-our-pta) - [Free School Meal Vouchers](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/free-school-meal-vouchers) - Help for Me - [Help Guide for Website](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/help-guide-for-our-website) - [Communication](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/communication) - [Useful Links](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/useful-links) - Help for My Child - [How to Help your Child](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/how-to-help) - [Lunchtimes](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/lunchtimes) - [Our Clubs](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/our-clubs) - Our Hubs - [Online Safety Hub](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/online-safety-hub) - [SEND Hub](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/send-hub) - [Wellbeing Hub](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/wellbeing-hub) - [Sickness](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/sickness) - [Uniform](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/uniform) - [Wrap Around Care](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/parents/wrap-around-care) **English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)** School Lane Litherland Liverpool L21 7LX Tel: 0151 928 5601 ## Contact Details: 0151 928 5601 © Copyright 2023–2026 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland) School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)