Mental Health in Schools Team

Introducing the Emotional Wellbeing Team at St Simon Stock Catholic School

At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where our students can thrive both academically and emotionally. As part of this commitment, we are excited to announce our collaboration with the Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), known locally in Kent as the Emotional Wellbeing Team. This program is funded by the NHS and co-delivered by the Department for Education and Health Education England, reflecting its national importance.

About the Emotional Wellbeing Team

In response to feedback from young people in Kent, the Mental Health in Schools Team has been re-named Emotional Wellbeing Team to better reflect the positive focus of their work. The team are here to enhance our whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, providing targeted support to students experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, such as anxiety or low mood. Their services will complement our existing counselling provision, Place2Be, which already offers full-time support within our school community.

Future Plans

We are currently in the planning stages of this partnership and are excited about the opportunities it will bring. Over the coming weeks and months, we will share more details about the initiatives and resources available to our students and their families.

Parent Workshops

To support families, the Emotional Wellbeing Team has organised several workshops for Terms 3 and 4. These sessions are designed to provide practical advice and insights into supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing. We encourage parents and carers to take advantage of these valuable resources.

Upcoming Workshops:

Understanding Your Amazing Teenage Brain
- Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
- Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm
- Join the meeting now | Meeting ID: 362 974 663 745 | Passcode: Gp6tm3pB
Understanding ADHD
- Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
- Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm
- Join the meeting now | Meeting ID: 321 982 540 44 | Passcode: Jr2v7to7
Less Stress Guide to Exams
- Date: Monday, 17 March 2025
- Time: 5.00 – 6.00pm
- Join the meeting now | Meeting ID: 351 545 286 353 | Passcode: vV67A6aP
Stepping Stones Workshop
- 4 once weekly sessions for parents who have children with SEN (Do no need to formal diagnosis). The course will support parent to understand stages of development, looking at their child's SEN needs and behaviours. Support in discussing strategies and changes that can be implemented at home. Building a support network with other parents. Resources to implement at home are provided (visuals, reward charts, timelines etc).
- Dates: Friday 21, 28 March & 4, 11 April 2025
- Time: 12.30pm - 14.30pm
- Venue: Westborough Family Hub, Greenway, ME16 8TL
- To book/refer, please email westboroughfh@kent.gov.uk

For more information, please refer to the PDF flyers linked below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Emotional Wellbeing Team’s work or would like to discuss support for your child’s emotional wellbeing, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs L Goldson & Ms M Cardwell on senco@ssscs.co.uk. We are here to work with you in ensuring the best for your child’s mental and emotional health

Together, we aim to promote a culture of care and resilience, embodying our school’s motto: Labora cum Amore – Work with Love.

Flyers

Useful Links

Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team - NELFT website

Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team in Secondary Schools - NELFT website