North Yorkshire primary schools sharing the benefit of focusing on emotional health and wellbeing through the resilience project
Government & National Guidance
RSE and Health Education
Relationships Education, Relationships & Sex Education and Health Education statutory guidance for all schools.
Dfe Training Module
DfE training module for schools to support the implementation of the mental health learning outcomes including videos of some taught PSHE lessons with a focus on mental wellbeing
Promoting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing
Government guidance on the 8 principles of a whole school or college approach to promoting mental health and wellbeing
Resources for North Yorkshire Schools
Needs based guidance for Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) for Children and Young People in North Yorkshire
This document has been developed to support professionals working with C&YP to help identify the best way to provide support in North Yorkshire
Mini Market Place
Overview of services to support children and young people’s emotional and mental wellbeing in North Yorkshire
Young Persons guide to mental health
Support including local support in North Yorkshire
Compass Phoenix
Work (free of charge) with North Yorkshire schools to increase the skills, confidence and competence of staff dealing with children’s emotional and mental health concerns through delivery of tiered training sessions and professional consultations, expert advice and guidance
Wellbeing in Mind school support service for children and young people in North Yorkshire
Providing a community mental wellbeing service for children and young people in North Yorkshire and York
North Yorkshire Children Safeguarding Partnership Child & Family Bereavement Support and information
Access to bereavement information, resources and services
North Yorkshire Pathway of support for children and young people with self-harming behaviour or suicidal ideation
Support for children and young people with self-harming behaviour or suicidal ideation
Recovery College Online
Recovery College online has a range of information about specific mental health issues (including online CPD modules). There is a section aimed specifically at teachers as well as sections aimed at young people and parents. This link is to the teacher section
Resources for York Schools
The School Wellbeing Service
The School Wellbeing Service in York provides early support for children and young people’s emotional and mental health within schools. Working alongside families, schools, and specialist services, it helps build resilience and ensures timely support when it’s needed most.
City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership (CYSCP)
supports schools by providing safeguarding advice, audits, and training for staff and governors. It also offers resources, guidance, and promotes multi-agency working to ensure early help, prevention, and the safety and wellbeing of all children
Wellbeing in Mind
Providing a community mental wellbeing service for children and young people in York
York Mind Young Peoples Service
offer a range of different support for children and young people aged 8 to 25 experiencing struggles with emotions or mental health.
Pride in Mind
offers mental health support to young people to develop confidence, share experiences, and manage the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community offering an opportunity to connect with and learn from others unique experiences.
CRUSE Bereavement Care Youth Line
A website for children and young people 12-18 who have been bereaved. Also has details of a confidential telephone for professional, confidential bereavement counselling. Hope Again email: hopeagain@cruse.org.uk telephone 01904 481162
Other Supporting Resources
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Anti-Bullying Alliance including information about the theme for the annual anti-bullying week that runs every November
antibullyingpro.com from The Diana Award
antibullyingpro.com from The Diana Award – an online resource and support centre to access information, activities and ideas to prevent and tackle bullying behaviour
Anna Freud
Anna Freud have a range of materials and resources to support mental wellbeing in schools
Mentally Healthy Schools
Mentally Healthy Schools website collates a range of information and resources to support schools
Better Health - KS2 -4
Every Mind Matters Teaching Resources for KS2 – 4 on a range of health and wellbeing issues
Better Health – Every Mind Matters (NHS)
Mental health and self-care for young people
YoungMinds
YoungMinds have a range of materials and resources to support schools
Childline
Childline have a range of supporting information, particularly useful for young people themselves to access
BoingBoing
Winston Wish
Provides a wealth of training and resources to support children and young people experiencing bereavement
BEAT
BEAT Eating Disorder Information and Support
Childrens Mental Health Week
February of each year