Kingswood Academy acknowledges that positive mental health
and wellbeing are crucial to the success of our students and the wider
community.
In an average class of 30 15-year-old students:
Three could have a mental disorder
Ten are likely to have witnessed their parents
separate
One could have experienced the death of a parent
Seven are likely to have been bullied
Six may be self-harming
Mental Health England 2015.
The academy is committed to
ensuring that all our students have the tools and strategies to become
outstanding learners.
“Pupils say they feel safe in school and are cared for well. They
confirm that there is always someone on the staff they can turn to if they have
a worry or concern. A number of parents have sought places for their children
at the school because they are confident about the quality of care the school
provides.” Ofsted March 2016.
Our Key Drivers underpin every
aspect of academy life and focus specifically on resilience:
‘Resilience seems to
involve several related elements. Firstly, a sense of self-esteem and
confidence; secondly a belief in one’s own self-efficacy and ability to deal
with change and adaptation; and thirdly, a repertoire of social problem solving
approaches.’
Department for Education: Mental Health and
Behaviour in Schools. (March 2015)
Developing resilience is embedded into our PSHE Curriculum and
Character Education program. The academy also employs 5 staff who are fully
Mental Health First Aid trained to support students at the first sign of need.
In addition, Kingswood Academy employ a
variety of external agencies and professionals to support the Mental Health and
Wellbeing of our students these include:
·The Listen Up Project
·The School Nurse
·Boys to Young Men
·Cornerhouse
·Barnardos
·The Warren
·Hull Youth Counselling Services
Kingswood Academy is also a full member of the Headstart Hull program
to develop Mental Health and Wellbeing in young people.