At Lawn Manor Academy we recognise the importance of equipping young people to manage their own physical and mental health and wellbeing independently. Extensive support is available through a graduated approach, offering a comprehensive universal offer, targeted intervention and support accessing external specialist input.
Consistent attendance is key to ensuring that pupils get all the information and support they need “It is important to recognise that attendance at school may serve to help with the underlying issue as much as being away from school might exacerbate it” (DfE, Feb 2023)
School staff receive ongoing training to ensure that they have basic First Aid skills alongside the experience and resources to teach our pupils about physical and mental health issues and how to maintain a healthy body and mind.
Details about a wide range of physical and mental health support across Swindon can be found at the Local Offer website.
The school recognises and promotes the positive support offered by a wide range of online support, including KOOTH, Young Minds, Place2be, Anna Freud, BBC Bitesize
Thinking of suicide? Are you or a young person you know not coping with life, for confidential suicide prevention advice go to HOPELINEUK247 from Papyrus who also have an extensive range of places to turn for help.
