Mental Health & Well-being 

At Bickerstaffe C.E School our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Miss O`Kane has undertaken training in the nationally recognised qualification delivered by Mental Health First Aid England and is fully qualified in Mental First Aid. 

As a school we also have a Mental Health & Well-being policy.

 

School are committed to promoting and supporting positive mental health to everyone involved in school life. 

 

Our aim is 

• To increase awareness of mental health issues
• To reduce stigma and discrimination 
• To promote recognition of symptoms
• To signpost avenues to see professional help.

 

We promote Mental Health & Well-being to pupils and staff by

• Providing a weekly school counsellor who provides sessions for those who may need support 
• Starting each day with meditation
• Scheduling the Daily Mile each day 
• Teaching children about their mental health
• Having Bob our school dog in school, daily.