Health & Wellbeing

Being a parent is one of the most important jobs there is. It is also one of the hardest. Here at The Priory School we will do our best to support both your child and the family during this difficult time. We are aware that every child needs to keep up to date with their education, however we are also aware that this is a time where we need to support each other’s mental health.

Schools offer much more than just an education and we want to continue this as we go through this second period of a national lockdown. It is important students log onto tutor time each day so they can see their friends and have contact with their tutees. Lessons throughout the day have a good mix of live online learning and work set in advance. If students go through their timetable as if they were in school this gives a sense of normality and keeps a routine going. Don’t forget to take regular breaks and include some exercise.

This page contains many links to information for both students and parents to support mental health and wellbeing. Including activities to try, information to read with helpful ideas in how to support wellbeing as well as links to help keep you safe on line. Remember Kooth is available on the website as an external login for any one who wants to talk anonymously or contact your Tutor or Head of Year or report any concerns through Tootoot.

Ms H Taylor
Assistant Headteacher

We hope you will find these resources a support during this challenging and constantly changing period and we ease our way out of lockdown.

We are all spending more time online, adults and children, so it is essential we remember the risks attached to our children accessing certain websites, apps and social media. There are steps you can take to protect your child.

Please click on this link to a safeguarding hub which provides access to interactive guidance on setting up parental controls on your child’s devices, together with guidance on popular apps such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. You can also access simple 15 minute activities to do with your children to support their online safety.

Below you will find information for you to download, giving additional details on keeping your child safe online, ideas for maintaining your family’s wellbeing, and where you can go for further support whether you’re a young person, parent or grandparent.

We are always here to support you, so if you or your child have any concerns, please contact your child’s head of year.

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Useful Links and Resources

The following organisations offer support and advice. Please click on the icons for contact details and further information.

a free and confidential support service for children online, on the phone, anytime.

Chat Health operates Monday to Friday 9am – 5.00pm (excluding bank holidays). Out of these opening times, anyone who texts Chat Health will receive an automated message with advice on where to get help if their question is urgent. The Chat Health text number is: 07507 329 951

Cyp Haven is running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays Call: 01483519436 Monday to Friday, 4pm-8.30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-6pm

Family Lives offers a confidential and free helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously knowns as Parentline) for emotional support, information, advice, and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.

Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity.

free, safe and anonymous online support for young people:

provides 24 hour emotional support.

Mental Health Crisis Helpline 0800 915 4644 - 24 hour support

Eikon is an award-winning charity that has been working in local Surrey communities for over two decades.

EDSPY

is run by educational psychologists, has created a short blog post that gathers together some selected resources into one place, freely accessible and easy to navigate.

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