Health & Wellbeing
Many of us are worrying about events in the news or family circumstances, it is natural to be concerned for ourselves and for our loved ones. Those of us already living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too.
At school we have staff who are trained as Mental Health Champions and who can work with students to support them as a mentor or to offer advice and support. Mrs Hayman is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead at school and she works closely with students and the team to ensure that when things get difficult, there is support available.
Below is a comprehensive list of organisations who can help and their websites provide a reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time. More apps, websites and helplines are on our Safeguarding page
Bereavement support at TAA
Bereavement is a sad fact of life. Every young person is unique and will cope with the death of a significant someone in their own way. There is no magic formula, but we like to have a chat with the young person to explore what we can do to help this tough time feel easier to cope with. So please, when you lose a loved one, let us know.
The best way to do this is via admin@tas.herts.sch.uk, or attendance@tas.herts.sch.uk, or
by contacting Mrs Hayman directly at haymanc@tas.herts.sch.uk
Kooth will continue to provide online mental health and wellbeing support to young people via any internet accessible device. Kooth provides an opportunity to interact in a supportive way with other young people as well as receive support from a qualified counsellor.
You can still contact the School Nursing Service
Duty line number 0300 123 7575 opt2 opt1.
Instagram @hct_schoolnursing
Chat health for the 11 - 19 year olds - text 07480 635050
Other useful websites that can be accessed
If you or someone you know is having mental health problems, there's plenty of help out there right now...
Phone us
0300 777 0707 (8am–7pm)
01438 843322 (5pm–8am)
Minicom: 0300 777 0909
Visit Hertfordshire’s SEND website for relevant resources. This site is searchable for specific topics and learning difficulties.
Information for young people who are worried about coronavirus and want to know how to cope with changes to their lives.
Sport England have teamed up with a selection of online exercise platforms with on demand fitness content who either provide free access or have teamed up to offer extended trials.
Remember that NHS 111, GPs and hospitals are still providing the same safe care that they have always done. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have published this poster to with advice for parents
