You do not have to manage worries on your own.

You can ask for help with anxiety, low mood, friendships, bullying, school pressures or finding it difficult to come to school. You do not need to know which service you need before speaking to us.

Everyday support for everyone

• Our pastoral and SEND teams can listen, help you explain what is difficult and work with you on practical next steps.
• Neofita Christou, Specialist CAMHS Practitioner, supports staff to understand students’ needs and find suitable help. She also works with families experiencing emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA). Her role does not include direct work with students.

More focused support when you need it

• Berin Sari, Educational Mental Health Practitioner, and Mooskan Gul, Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, offer early help for mild to moderate anxiety and low mood. Support may involve individual sessions, groups or workshops, according to assessed need and availability.
• Dr Natalie Roswess-Bruce, Specialist CAMHS Practitioner, contributes to targeted support. The Wellbeing Lead coordinates discussion of the most appropriate support and referral route.
• Our Aspace counselling team includes four counsellors, with provision across Monday to Friday during the school week. Counselling provides space to talk and explore feelings. Appointments are arranged through the school’s support process.
• Specialist help and joined up support

Where further help is needed, school can work with Young Hackney, Children’s Social Care, Educational Psychologists and other relevant specialists. Support is matched to need and coordinated with the appropriate professionals.

Asking for help and being heard

• Speak to a trusted adult, or raise your needs with Mrs G Toma at a review meeting. Tell us what is difficult, what helps and what you would like to change. You can ask for help explaining your views.
• We will listen respectfully and explain who needs to be involved. If we are worried about your safety or someone else’s, we may need to share information with people who can help keep you safe.

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