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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.
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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.