Wessex Learning Trust
Student Life Wellbeing Support
STUDENT WELLBEING
We want you, our students, to thrive at Nailsea School, we want you to be aspirational individuals, with a belief in yourself to be successful. We recognise that ‘success’ has a range of meanings and that it can only be measured by the achievement of you as an individual.
In order for you to be all of those things, we understand that your wellbeing has to be our priority. There are lots of ways to maintain good wellbeing, whether it’s through exercise, expanding your friendship groups and life experience through a range of activities, managing your workload, or finding the right person to talk to.
Our pastoral team, your tutor, Head of House, or any of the Safeguarding Team are here to help, please do approach them for advice and guidance.
If you or anyone you know is at risk of harm then you must let a member of staff know. You can tell any member of staff about your concerns. They then may pass it on to a member of the safeguarding team.
The email address for non-urgent matters is safeguardingteam@nailseaschool.com but it is always best to talk with one of the team in person.
ORGANISATIONS / GROUPS- We work with a number of organisations with a range of expertise – see below.
Off The Record – Support Services Guide – DOWNLOAD PDF
This May Help has been created to support parents and carers with concerns about their child’s mental health. Click below to be taken to the This May Help website:This May Help: Advice for supporting your child’s mental health https://thismayhelp.me/
North Somerset Council – offer Advanced Parenting courses, for further information please visit their website HERE
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people, click here for an online chat
Chatlines Open
Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Wellspring Counselling are an independent charity who work in and around Nailsea to help with wellbeing and mental health.
For further information please contact Wellspring directly – here
Confidential text messaging service for students between 11 to 19 years old.
Receive anonymous and confidential advice through text messaging from health care professionals on a range of topics including:
Text ChatHealth on 07312 263093
Availability: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pmOpen during Term Time and School Holidays(excluding bank holidays)
More details are available on their website
There are a wide variety of clubs and support groups at Nailsea School, they’re a great way to meet people, feel involved and to make new friends.
There are groups and clubs that meet in the Library – including a Craft Club led by one of our Learning Mentors and a Neurodiverse group.
We also have a Breakfast Club, a Mindful Colouring Group, and a Supportive Study Group, details of where these can be found are included in the Extra Curricular Booklet.
If you’re looking to get more socially involved in school life, there are nearly 50 clubs, groups and activities that are included in our Extra Curricular Booklet which can be found HERE.
A safe and non-judgemental student led group for any student questioning their sexuality or gender or wanting to support those students that are.
To find out more please ask anyone in school wearing a rainbow lanyard.
Speak or email with Mrs Davies for further info.
RESOURCES – There are a number of other resources that might be useful – see below.
The book below has been recommended by a number of professionals and is a helpful guide for parents wanting to support their child.
Helping Your Child with Fears and Worries 2nd Edition: A self-help guide for parents by Cathy Creswell (Author), Lucy Willetts (Author), Prof Peter Cooper (Editor), Polly Waite (Editor)
Exams Stress Support Booklet – DOWNLOAD HERE
National Online Safety produce guides that focus on specific platforms/risks of popular apps and websites.
Believing in empowering parents, carers and trusted adults with the information they need to hold informed and age-appropriate conversations about online safety with their child, should they feel it needed.
Sign up for their mailing list to receive a new weekly guide of a popular app or website sent to your email address
Discovered some harmful content?Click this button to submit a report:
It is the right of all individuals in Nailsea School to feel safe and secure without fear of bullying or intimidation.
