At George Pindar School, we are continually working to support students in feeling safe and well at school and to enable them to flourish both within and outside of school.
Within school, Mrs Welsh and Miss Pickles lead the safeguarding and pastoral support alongside the Heads of Year and Form Tutors to offer guidance when needed to all of our students and their parents/carers where appropriate.
If you have a concern out of school, please contact the Safeguarding Mobile – Tel: 07895132530 or email safeguarding@gps.hslt.academy
Mental health is a hugely important consideration for young adults in today’s society.
This downloadable pdf document looks at how to deal with stress and how to manage positive mental health. The tips on this page are of particular help when facing examinations but are equally applicable to daily life.
It covers:
If you need any help or support, please talk to a member of staff.
Please see the links below for a range of support and services available to young people and parents/carers;
Youth Access – Support for young people
Mind – Support for young people
Young Minds – Mental Health Support
ThisMayHelp – NHS Support
The Go-To – Emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children in North Yorkshire
The Go-To – Support slides
The Alcohol Education Trust video
The Alcohol Education Trust – Parent/Carer leaflet
Drinkaware – Alcohol and Underage Drinking video
Kick Rexi Out – Eating Disorder Support
Youth Mental Health Foundation – Self-Harm Support
Place2Be – Supporting your child mental health – Parent Smart – parenting advice
Family Lives (Parentline Plus) – Family Lives is a United Kingdom-based charity that works for, and with, parents
Drink Drug Hub – Providing Information & Support for Drink & Drugs
Healthier Together is a new NHS website to help parents and carers make the best decisions about their children’s health. Our advice is consistent and high-quality, developed by local health professionals.
You’ll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what ‘red-flag’ signs to look out for, where to seek help if required and how long your child’s symptoms are likely to last.
Link: Visit the website today and whenever you’re worried about your child.
The school also offers bereavement support 1-1