Wellbeing & Pastoral Support
At Montpelier High School we believe that students who feel safe and supported are more likely to thrive and reach their potential.
Our staff community is dedicated to the safeguarding and welfare of every student regardless of their circumstances. Staff at MHS work together to ensure the best outcomes for our students - part of this is being able to identify the early signs of any issues our students may be facing in school, at home or in the wider community.
Who should you talk to if you have a wellbeing or pastoral concern?
Students have contact with their tutors every day and are encouraged to speak to their tutor when they feel they would like support. If required the student can be signposted to the appropriate member of the Head of Year or Safeguarding Team for pastoral support allowing them to remove any academic or personal barriers they may be facing.
What do the Head of Year/Safeguarding Team do?
We regularly work in partnership with teachers, parents/carers and other specialist agencies to get the best outcomes for everyone.
Our team can provide information, advice and guidance to both students and parents/carers in many areas including providing links and partnerships with external organisations for those more challenging problems.
Contacting the team
Our Pastoral Team consists of:
Tutors
Heads of Year
Safeguarding and Family Support
First point of contact for any questions is your childs tutor. Below is a list of Tutors and Heads of Year for your information. You can contact your child’s tutor or head of year via email using this format: firstname.surname@mhs.e-act.org.uk
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Head of Sixth Form & Year 13 - Caroline McClean
Hear of Year 12 - Sophie Hargreaves
V6 Pastoral Support - Michael Goodman
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| John Barron | Esther Croom | Lee Brittain | Amy Sims | Peter D-Rozario |
Sarah Wright & Joe Gould |
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| Rachel Lee | Manuela Moisan | Alice Halpin | Kat Rolfe |
Sheila Pandya |
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Head of Year: Mark Wright
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Amelia Salt Room 9 |
Amy Mayne Room 6 |
Jack Greenwood Room MB5 |
Natalie Allen Room 15 |
Jess Bray Room 8 |
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Head of Year: Nicole Nayyar
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Simon McBride Room 7 |
Samantha McGarry Room MB1 |
Mascia Amici Room 10 |
John Ippiotis Room D2 |
Salma Saddique Room D1 |
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Head of Year: Alice Marlow Stevens
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Maddie Denyer Room A04 |
Tom Frew Room D13 |
Sophie Sacker Room D9 |
Sarah Tadros Room D12 |
Rosalind Morgan-Jones & Cintia Silva Room 14 |
Kuba Williams Room 12 |
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Head of Year: Habon Ibrahim
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Hannah Madison Room 5 |
Peter Hauselman Room 4 |
Caleb Socrates Room 13 |
Shaila Gosrani & Zara Kindred Room 11 |
Eleanor Glen Room 16 |
Leonie Wade Room A02 |
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Head of Year: Asha Abdi
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Natasha O'Dowd Room 17 |
Jaz Kaur Room MB3 |
Elsa Barlett Room A03 |
Robert Bundock Room MB2 |
Steph Ward Room MB4 |
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Wellbeing Websites & Contact Numbers
Our MHS community provides support throughout the year, not just during term time.
We have put together a list of useful contacts for both during term time and in the holidays.
Support during term time
(click here to download a pdf)
Support when school is closed
(click here to download a pdf)
The Bridge Foundation - Psychotherapy Service
The Bridge in Schools is a psychotherapy service offering mental health support for young people, parents and staff.
Our new school therapist is Ali Avery, a qualified psychotherapist with children, adolescents and families. Ali has worked in mainstream and specialist schools and other youth and family provisions in wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding roles for many years.
Every Thursday, Ali holds individual therapy sessions with students.
She can also offer therapeutic assessments with young people, consultation and reflective space with staff, and individual parent work sessions.
If you think your child or you would benefit from some therapeutic support please speak with your children’s head of year about making a referral, but please bear in mind that there is a waiting list.
Other support:
The Bridge in Schools is a partner project to the Bridge Foundation, based close to school on Sydenham Road. As well as offering private therapy, they regularly hold a therapy group for parents who are worried about their adolescent’s mental health. More info below: Parent Therapy Group_adolescents__Jun24_digital version (bridgefoundation.org.uk)
You can also use some of the links for help and advice:
HappyMaps - Online resources for parents and carers.
An online directory of mental health resources including apps for parents and carers of children and young people, developed by GPs and CAMHS professionals. All locations / online.
Family Lives - confidential, free helpline for families and parents
Family Lives offer a confidential and free helpline for families and parents in England and Wales, providing emotional support, information, advice, and guidance relating to all aspects of family life. There are also online forums to share with other families.
Helpline is: 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.
Helpline opening hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 9pm. Weekends 10am to 3pm
Apps:
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A mindfulness guide for your everyday life. Learn meditation and mindfulness skills. Including for managing stress and anxiety to sleep, focus, and mind-body health.
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A free NHS mental health and wellbeing app designed to help with stress, anxiety and depression.
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This programme combines deep relaxation with Olympic sports techniques which develop deep relaxation to calm your body and mind and lift your mood.
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Provides tasks that help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. |
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To help users better understand their moods through an ongoing diary. With a focus on Anxiety, Depression and Anger
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A family friendly relaxation, breathing exercise and activity app. Allows children and adults to start to understand how their bodies respond to different feelings. |
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A music for mental health app. Improves emotional and mental health through self-expression. |
Provides easy, quick and discreet access to general health information and advice about self-harm.
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School Nurse
Our school nurse is now offering 4 week support programmes for students experiencing mild difficulties. Parents and carers are invited to complete a referral and contact the service directly.
Please find here the criteria and the parental referral form. Please contact your child's Head of Year if you have any questions.
Whisper
Whisper is an anonymous reporting service that allows members of our school community to tell us about any issues they have and reach out for support and guidance. It enables us to ensure that our students are heard and know that they have someone who can help them.
To report a concern, you will need to:
- Type or not type in your name. This can remain anonymous.
- Click on the report type
- Type in your message, with names if needed
- Enter in your school email address if you want an anonymous chat
You can also text 07860021323, writing MHS3 and the concern. This will not reveal your number.
Report Harmful Content
If you've experienced or witnessed harm online Report Harmful Content can help.
Report Harmful Content can help you to report harmful content online by providing up to date information on community standards and direct links to the correct reporting facilities across multiple platforms.
FURTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
EXAM STRESS
For help and advice in supporting your child with exam stress please click on the below link:
Supporting Your Child With Exam Stress
SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS
Information about our Safeguarding contacts, policies and procedures can be found here:
SEND & INCLUSION INFORMATION
Information about our SEND and Inclusion Team can be found here:
YOUNG CARERS INFORMATION
Information about our provision and support for Young Carers can be found here:
LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN/PUPIL PREMIUM PLUS
Information about our provision and support for Looked After Children or Previously Looked After Children can be found here:
LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN/PUPIL PREMIUM PLUS
WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SEEK SUPPORT FOR YOUR WELLBEING?
Useful links for students
Young Minds: Helpful information for young people.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Advice and guidance on a range of wellbeing and mental health topics.
Off the Record: Information, clubs and counselling support.
Childline: Free helpline and lots of online guidance.
Kooth: Free anonymous text counselling service
Useful information for parents and carers
Young Minds: Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child | YoungMinds
Anna Freud National centre for children and families: Parents and Carers | Advice and Guidance | Anna Freud Centre
Off the Record: Advice and Guidance for parents and carers
Young Minds: Questions to ask your Child
Advice from Dr Dominique Thompson
For ways to support your child's mental health and wellbeing please click below.
You can also find other useful podcasts, advice and guidance at Dr Thompson's Website - Buzz Consulting.
