Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

At Ashton, we are passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and good mental health for all our students. We pride ourselves on having a strong Pastoral Team which is proactive in identifying and assisting our students in finding the appropriate help if they are struggling.

We have a growing number of staff who have completed their Mental Health First Aid course, enabling them to offer immediate support to students who are struggling. These members of staff wear a green lanyard so they are easily identifiable and are also on the safeguarding poster which students can find in every classroom.

What support do you need?

Support Available in School

Pastoral Team

At Ashton, we are passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and good mental health for all our students. We pride ourselves on having a strong Pastoral Team which is proactive in identifying and assisting students in finding the appropriate help if they are struggling.

Mental Health First Aid Staff

We have a growing number of staff who have completed their Mental Health First Aid course, enabling them to offer immediate support to students who are struggling.

These members of staff wear a green lanyard so they are easily identifiable and are also on the safeguarding poster which students can find in every classroom.

PSHE Lessons

During PSHE lessons, students cover topics to help strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.

Click here for further information about PSHE, RSE and Citizenship.

School Counsellor

We have a school counsellor who students can self-refer to. We also run several groups which tackle anger management and self-esteem.

Find out more about counselling in school.

 

New logo for BACP register

 

Peer Mentors

We have six peer mentors in school who are available at break and lunchtime for younger students to talk to if they have any worries.

These students are easily spotted as they wear a high-vis vest with “Peer Mentor” on the back.

Compass Bloom

We have recently started to work with Compass Bloom, who work with students who are low in mood or are suffering with mild anxiety. This agency also works with parents.

As a parent, you can contact them directly:

Compass Bloom - West and Central Lancashire Mental Health Support Teams

Coping Strategies Video

The following video is useful to watch as it explains the need to have some coping strategies in life to cope with those times when we are feeling overwhelmed.

Remember: You Are Part of the Ashton Family

Students need to remember they will always be a part of the Ashton Family and can access the school website even when they have left.

External Support and Useful Links

Further Wellbeing Support

There are many outside agencies students can refer to.

Click here for further wellbeing support.

Are You Feeling Anxious or Low in Mood?

Are You Struggling with Sleeping?

NHS Self Help Guide - Sleeping Problems

Bereavement Support

  • Call: 01772 523 730
  • Email: bereavement@lthtr.nhs.uk
  • https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/bsg Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Bereavement Support
  • Call Winston’s Wish: 08088 020 021
  • https://www.winstonswish.org/ Winston’s Wish

Issues with Food

To add: mindful eating sheet link and food and mood sheet link.

Addiction Support

  • Call: 0808 164 0074, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
  • We Are With You
  • https://www.talktofrank.com/ Talk to Frank

Self-Harm Support

  • https://www.nshn.co.uk/ National Self Harm Network
  • N-Compass Counselling
  • https://www.selfharm.co.uk/ Selfharm.co.uk

Do You Feel Unsafe?

  • Call the NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
  • Call Childline: 0800 1111
  • https://www.childline.org.uk/ Childline

Do You Feel Unsafe Online?

Thinkuknow

Questions About Identity or Personal Wellbeing?

Personal Health Questions

Are You Being Bullied?

NHS Self Help Leaflets

These cover a range of topics that may not be mentioned above.

NHS Self Help Leaflets