The health and wellbeing of all young people is the responsibility of all staff.
In an average classroom, three children will be suffering from a diagnosable mental health condition. By developing and implementing practical, relevant and effective mental health policies and procedures we can promote a safe and stable environment for the many children and young people affected both directly, and indirectly by mental ill health. The number of young people suffering with a mental health condition in both the UK and Linlithgow Academy has increased significantly and it is important this is recognised as both a whole school and community issue. The health and wellbeing of all young people is the responsibility of all staff and although Home Economics, PSE and PE lend themselves particularly well to HWB there are links throughout all other subjects too.
Good mental and physical health is central to effective learning and will prepare young people for their future journeys both during and after their school career.
In addition to our Support for Pupils School Structure, we also support our young people in many other ways, including the following:
Wellbeing Check-ins
At regular intervals within the school session, our young people will have the opportunity to self-report on their wellbeing considering the wellbeing indicators.
Pupil support staff will review the results and "one trusted adult" conversations will take place to support young people identifying concerns.
The results of the check-ins are evaluated to consider next steps required for HWB within Linlithgow Academy.
HWB Noticeboard
Located at the front of the school to the left of Reception we publish information and links that may be of interest.
Our Well-being Pledge:
Within Linlithgow Academy, pupils can access a number of supports for many different reasons, noted within our Wellbeing Pledge:
Our Counsellor, Folke from SMILE Counselling helps young people who are struggling with how they feel. Folke is based in Linlithgow Academy on a Tuesday, Wednesday morning and Thursday. Young people can self-refer for a drop-in session via a "drop-in slip" which can be obtained in the Pupil Support office. Once completed the slip should either be put in the box (In the Pupil Support Corridor) or handed back to the appropriate Pastoral Support Worker/ Head of House who will pass onto Folke
At points throughout the year, our young people will be introduced to reminders about the health and wellbeing, maintaining a positive focus on key dates to celebrate and embrace while highlighting support available should things be difficult. These events will be celebrated in class, through the screen at the front of the school, daily bulletin, twitter and website.
Subject and Classroom Ethos: Wellbeing Wheels
All our teachers understand the importance of ensuring young people feel safe and supported in their classrooms. To do this each subject has created its own wellbeing wheel and how this is enacted across their classrooms. This information can be viewed here: H & WB Wheels - All Subjects (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)
