Wellbeing

At Ashby School, the wellbeing and safety of our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that children and young people learn best when they feel safe, supported, and valued.

We are committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for all members of our school community. Our staff work closely with pupils and families to provide support, guidance, and early help where concerns arise. We encourage open communication and aim to create an environment where children feel confident to talk about worries and know where to seek help.

Ashby School works in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure that appropriate support is available when needed. We recognise that families may face challenges from time to time, and we are here to listen and help signpost to relevant services.

If you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing, mental health, or safety, please contact the school. Support is always available, and no concern is too small.

View the support we offer:

Pastoral Support

Our pastoral heads of year and assistant heads of year are based in year rooms which are staffed at all times. If you would like to speak with someone please email in he first instance or speak with them at break and lunch to book a slot to talk things through.

Crew leaders 

The first point of call for students, Crew leaders see their students daily and are on hand to help with any issues as they arise.

Wellbeing support 

Mrs Shields offers lunchtime support in both KS3 and KS4 wellbeing rooms, access to in school support services, help and advice on coping strategies, referrals to external services and a safe space to open up. Speak with your CREW leader or YTL for more information.

Teen Health 

Our Teen Health advisor is in school every Monday in KS3 wellbeing space and is able to offer drop-in sessions on an ad-hoc basis. Your YTL is also able to refer you for 1-1 or group sessions.

ELSA 

Our Trained Emotional literacy support assistants – or ELSAs – are teaching assistants trained to provide emotional and social skills support to children. A referral can be made through your YTL or Mrs Shields.

Premier League Inspires Programme 

Premier League Inspires is a personal development programme that creates life changing opportunities and empowers participants to develop personal, social, employability and life-skills  through a series of regular face-to-face 121s and group sessions, worskhops and social-action projects, providing pupils with the help they need now and supporting them to plan for their future.  Aims to improve mental wellbeing, to create support network and a safe space for students in school and support pastoral teams in schools.

Love4life 

We are pleased to have welcomed love4life as one of our partners in delivering wellbeing support in the last year at Ashby School. Love 4 Life is a small East Midlands charity that supports girls aged 11-18 to develop their self-esteem and form positive and empowering relationships by delivering Love4Life groups, one-to-ones and workshops.

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School counsellor

At Ashby school we are really lucky to have a school counsellor to support our students in all aspects of mental health and wellbeing. Referrals can be made through your head of year.

External Support for Parents & Families in Leicestershire

If you are worried about yourself, your child, or someone else, help is available.

All services listed are free, confidential, and supportive.

🧠 Mental Health (Parents & Children)

NHS Mental Health Support
www.nhs.uk/mental-health

Samaritans – someone to talk to (24/7)
📞 116 123

Mind – advice for adults & young people
www.mind.org.uk

🏠 Domestic Abuse

You do not have to cope alone.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7)
📞 0808 2000 247

Leicestershire Domestic Abuse Helpline
📞 0800 046 0463
www.leicestershiredahelpline.co.uk

👶 Worried About a Child?

If you are concerned about a child’s safety or wellbeing:

NSPCC Helpline
📞 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk

Childline (for children & young people)
📞 0800 1111

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

FGM is illegal in the UK. Support is available.

FGM Helpline (NSPCC)
📞 0800 028 3550

FORWARD – specialist support
www.forwarduk.org.uk

🩺 Health Advice

NHS – health services & advice
www.nhs.uk

NHS 111 – urgent health advice
📞 111

🕊️ Bereavement & Loss

Cruse Bereavement Support
📞 0808 808 1677
www.cruse.org.uk

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Support

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
📞 0300 330 0630
www.switchboard.lgbt

Stonewall – advice for families
www.stonewall.org.uk

🚨 Emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

💬 Remember

Asking for help is a strength

Support is available for parents and children

You can also speak to Ashby School staff for guidance

Wellbeing Topics & Events

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Reminder

Ashby School and Sixth Form will finish early, at 2pm on Tuesday 10th March.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Amended timings for the school day are:
8:40 am Lesson 1
9:30 am Movement
9:35 am Lesson 2
10:25 am Break
10:45 am Lesson 3
11:35 am Movement
11:40 am Lesson 4
12:30 pm Lunch
1:10 pm Lesson 5
2:00 pm End of Day