Mental Health and Well-Being at Elangeni
January 2025
Mental Health issues affect children and young people as well as adults, with more than 850,000 children and young people in the UK having been diagnosed with a mental health condition.
Since September 2014, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) has also become a category of Special Educational Needs. Children with a SEMH need will receive support in school.
At Elangeni, we endeavour to promote positive mental health. We offer a community of support, and will ensure that:
- we help our pupils to build emotional resilience
- we help our pupils to develop self-esteem
- we help our pupils to develop greater confidence
- we help our pupils to develop their social skills
- we help our pupils to feel valued and a part of Elangeni by ensuring they have a voice
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Parents |
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Mental Health days – termly |
ELSA CPD for 1 TA |
Office team welcoming and supportive |
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ELSA pupils identified and supported termly – in discussions with SENCO/ELSAs |
NVQ Level 2 Mental Health Awareness for some teachers and SBM |
Teachers availability before/during and after school to speak to parents |
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Vulnerable pupils supported formally and informally through staff awareness Vulnerable pupils reviewed and identified through a number of means – home life, social interactions at school etc. |
Free staff refreshments; tea/coffee, food provided for staff inset days and parents evenings, Jacket Potato Wednesdays where staff take turns to bake potatoes. |
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Supportive nurturing environment for all |
Staff support one another – great team Advanced notice of meetings – ensuring meetings are effective and relevant |
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Referrals to CAMHS when appropriate. |
Recent courses attended: AB/SH – Emotional Well Being Conference 27/11/2018 SH/CPP – Mental Health courses CPP - Mental Health First Aid course |
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PSHE Curriculum |
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The National College gives parents access to expert-led guides, courses and resources designed to help keep children safe, healthy and well in today’s digital world.
As part of our ongoing subscription, we are pleased to offer all parents the opportunity to set up their own National College login. This will allow you to explore a wide range of online safety information, wellbeing support, and other valuable learning resources at your convenience.
Key Benefits for Parents
- Free Safety Resources: Access hundreds of free online safety guides, explainer videos, and courses designed to address risks like cyberbullying, online grooming, and harmful content.
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If you are a current parent with a child currently at Elangeni and you would like to access the National College, please email the school and we will send you our unique link so that you can set up our account.
Last updated: March 2026
