Rhododendron Walk, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8PN

01344 882631

Ascot Heath Primary School

“Preparing our children for all of their tomorrows”

Mental Health and Well-Being

We understand that your child’s well-being is essential to their growth, both academically and personally. In line with our commitment to supporting every child, we are working together with the NHS Mental Health Support Team (MHST), a resource dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being within our school community.

Below you will find information about the resource:

What is the Mental Health Support Team (MHST)?

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) supports children and young people (5-18) with emerging, mild or moderate mental health difficulties which may be affecting day to day life.

 

How Can the MHST Help?

The MHST will be offering:

  • Interventions to support children with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
  • Consultations for staff.
  • Mental Health Network meetings.
  • Staff training.
  • Workshop/assemblies for students
  • Parent workshops
  • Peer mentoring.
  • Online access to resources and peer support on emotional wellbeing for parents/carers and professionals via digital platforms called SHaRON.

Depending on the age of the child or young person, they may work either directly with them or with you as parents/carers.

 

Ways they can support you

They regularly work with children, young people and their families for the following difficulties:

  • Managing fears and worries
  • Separation anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias, e.g., dogs,
  • Behavioural and sleep difficulties
  • Problem solving

 

How to get support

If you would like support please speak to us. We will then discuss your concerns at a consultation and complete a referral.