Mental Wellbeing

Monkwearmouth Academy is focused on evidence-based solutions which address pupils and parents/carers needs; the development of a professional community of school mental health experts; and leading change within the area of mental health.

Our work focuses on:

• Providing support and guidance for all our stakeholders, including professional development for our staff.

• Professional Membership for School Mental Health Leads. We have a fully qualified Senior Mental Health lead based at Monkwearmouth Academy and mental health trained support from our trust.

• Collaboration with strategic partners to develop provision and support for school. For example we have established a partnership with the Mental Health foundation and run their Peer Education Programme (PEP).

• Mental Health Cluster Meetings to profile innovative and proven work, deepen understanding and support the link between policy and practice.

• Pursuit of Mental Health Awards for Schools to evidence and show effectiveness and impact of our whole school approach to Mental Health.