Exmouth Community College wants all of our students to be able to enjoy good mental health whilst at school and into adulthood. To this end we offer all students wellbeing support through our Tutorial and Lesson 42 systems, as well as our specialised staff in the Pastoral Hubs, and working with outside agencies.

We encourage all of our students to complete a Wellbeing Plan and these can be accessed via the Pastoral hubs or via this link. Head Start

Should a student wish to have some personalised support with wellbeing or mental health we can offer this via our Learning Mentor for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). During a period of 6-8 weeks, meeting on a one-to-one basis we can offer education and support on a variety of challenges such as: social life, peer group relationships, anxiety management, anger management, support for coping strategies and education around unhealthily coping strategies such as self-injury, or other challenges that a student may bring.

We also offer school counselling with a qualified counsellor.
As well as this, all students can access support staff in the Pastoral Hubs during their break and lunch breaks.

In addition to our existing pastoral team. To find out more about Mental Health First Aid visit https://mhfaengland.org/ .

Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

We are a new NHS mental health service for all students at Exmouth Community College. We provide:

• Wellbeing conversations
• Self-help information
• Direct talk support
• Mental Health Ambassador Training

We have Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) based in school who provide early interventions to young people who might be experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.  They are based in school and you can self-refer to them by filling out a self-referral form and returning it to our Wellbeing Coordinator.

	ThriveTalk is a charity for people which offers a unique blend of therapeutic options tailored to meet the diverse needs, with medical professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for mental health challenges: www.thrivetalk.com
	Andy's Man Club now has four groups across Devon (Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Torbay, Exeter). It provides men with a safe, non-judgmental, confidential place to chat and get stuff off your chest. Any man over 18 can email info@andysmanclub.co.uk. www.andysmanclub.co.uk
	MindEd – Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together. www.minded.org.uk
	Devon County Council – Healthy and Active. A wealth of information for parents and young people on staying active, alcohol and drugs, cycling, mental health and wellbeing and sexual health. www.devon.gov.uk/navigation/healthy-and-active
	Devon County Council – Care and Health. Access information about helping people with mental health needs to find support. www.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/mental-health
	Family Lives – is a national family support charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. We’re here for you. We listen, support and never judge. We believe that happy children come from happy families. www.familylives.org.uk
	The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust – has free resources for parents and professionals and others interested in depression, mental and emotional wellbeing including an emotionally healthy approach to GCSEs, social media and teenagers and self-harm.  www.cwmt.org.uk/resources
	The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, for people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or crisis.
	Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health. Young people say that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. This organisation spoke to professionals and looked at academic research, then drew up a list of strategies young people use. www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care
	Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. Providing mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. https://www.place2be.org.uk/
	HeadsUP wants to get everyone talking about their mental health as freely as we talk about our physical health. Working with children and young people, promoting understanding, raising awareness and breaking down the stigma that surrounds mental health issues. https://headsupmha.com/