Wellbeing and Mental Health is a priority for Green Lane. Through our PSHE, Thrive and pastoral approach, we support children to understand, establish and have success with well-being and mental health.

As part of our daily curriculum, we use the following tools to help children develop positive well-being, as well as strategies to manage in different situations.

Mrs Sercombe is our Mental Health Lead, having completed the DfE approved training.

In school we have staff who are trained to support with First Aid for both youth and adult mental health. If you would like any further information, please contact the academy and ask to speak to Mrs Sercombe or Mrs Hector.

Below, there is a link for parents to access further support independently. This it is available for children 10 years plus and has been well received and used at Garforth Academy. It is part of our extended offer from the local cluster and is accessible to our families.

Links to further information and resources for parents on childhood mental health and mindfulness:

Children’s mental health – Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

Signs That a Child Is Suffering From Mental Health Issues | NSPCC