“Our school is a TELLING school”
This means that if something or someone is troubling you, you should SPEAK UP and TELL a member of staff. Also, if you feel that someone you know is unhappy or being treated unfairly you should SPEAK UP and TELL someone. Then, together we can help them.
What can you do if you are worried and just want to talk to someone?
Do remember that you have many good friends who may be able to help you and older students often want to help younger children. A Learning and Development Coordinator, the Headteacher or any other member of staff are always ready to listen to you. Also, if you are worried it is usually a good idea to talk to your parents/carers and your friends.
If you are still worried after you have spoken to an adult, what can you do next?
You can go and see the Headteacher, or you can write to the Headteacher. Only the Headteacher will read your letter and they will keep everything private where possible. The Headteacher will then see you and talk to you about your worry, with any staff member or a friend if you would like someone else to be with you. If the Headteacher is unavailable and you really must see someone urgently, you should request a member of staff that you trust make contact with the Headteacher. If you are still worried, talk to your parents/carers when you are at home or to anyone you can trust outside the school.
What can you do if you are worried or unhappy about something?
Sometimes, if you feel that something is worrying you, the first thing you should do speak to a member of staff you trust (e.g. Headteacher or any other member of staff). You can even take a friend with you for support.
Common things that make people worried include...
- You find it difficult to make friends.
- You are being bullied.
- You feel that no one understands the difficulties you are having with your work.
- Someone has hurt you and you are frightened and do not know who to ask for help.
- Someone has taken something of yours and has not returned it.
- Someone is making fun of you.
- You feel that you have been treated unfairly.
- You seem to be getting into trouble a lot.
- You think you are being discriminated against because of your colour or physical appearance.
- OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS WORRYING YOU.
At Embleton View we want our children to feel happy, safe and fully supported. We understand that while our children have access to therapy and counselling as part of their placement, not everyone is comfortable or ready to talk. We have provided a list of the best mental health support services below, offering a range of services to make sure you feel listened to. All services are free and can be accessed at any time.
“29% of UK teenagers reported being bullied – only 1% were victims of online bullying alone”
We support our students to share in our belief that discrimination and hate crime should not be tolerated or accepted.
