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 from the 2019 guidance including videos of some taught PSHE lessons with a focus on mental wellbeing

Promoting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing

DfE Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools: resources to help develop a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing

Mental Health Lead Resource Hub

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

Papyrus

Papyrus free training to support schools around suicide prevention and access to the Sinking Feeling Teaching Resource

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 – 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

Resilience Framework and supporting materials

Child Bereavement Uk

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

NSPCC

Free Building Connections Service for 9-19 years old to support loneliness

PSHE Association

PSHE Association: Supporting resources to teach about Mental Health

PSHE Association Free guidance on Teaching about Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing