Mental health support and advice
As we start a new school year, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind you about the mental health support which is available to your child throughout school. Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) work in schools and colleges in Hull to support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing. They work with teachers and parents too, to ensure they have the right skills to help children and young people maintain healthy minds.
Thorpepark Academy has the support from Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). They have started to work in school to support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing. They work with teachers and parents too, to ensure they have the right skills to help children and young people maintain healthy minds.
This team is made up of qualified practitioners, including Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Senior Practitioners who have experience of emotional wellbeing and mental health for mild to moderate needs in children and young people.
- Thorpepark’s EMPH is Claire Hickey
- Senior Practitioner is Estelle Parker
- Professional Team Leader – Mental Health Support Teams in School is Jane Macleod RN (LD).
The EMHPs work directly within the school offering a range of interventions and will work with you to determine the best course of action for your child if they need some support. This might include:
- 1:1 support and interventions
- Group work and sessions
- Supporting PHSE lessons
- Assemblies on emotional wellbeing
- Workshops for parents
- Training for teachers
The practitioners can also support children and young people to access other services in the city if they feel it would be more appropriate for them to help.
15-year-old Sam turned to the MHST last year when she was struggling with low mood, watch Sam’s story here:
To access support for your child, speak to your school’s Senior Mental Health Lead or another appropriate member of staff.
Give us your feedback
To make sure MHSTs work well and meet the needs of children, young people, education staff and parents/carers we want to give you the opportunity to have your say.
Take our survey to help us understand:
- Your experience of MHSTs so far
- What is working well
- What might not be working so well
- What ideas you have to make the service better
Follow the link to have your say: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/DCQGWZL
“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”
“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”
“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”
“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”
“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”
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“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”
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“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”
“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”
“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”
“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”
“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”
“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”
“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”
“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”
“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”
“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”
“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”
“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”
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“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”
“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”
“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”
“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn.”
