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At Skinners’ we are committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff and students.
'Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.'
World Health Organization
By placing wellbeing at the heart of all school activities, a positive environment can be created that is compatible with promoting staff and student engagement, performance and achievement. Our efforts have been recognised by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools in the awarding of a Silver School Mental Health Award.
NHS Kent Community Health provide a number of resources for studnets and parents: Emotional health and wellbeing and resilience - Kent family
Asking for help
Anxiety
Exams
Depression
Medical
NHS Kent Community Health provide a Health for Teens website, co-designed with young people with young people. It has bite-sized information on a range of physical and emotional health topics including healthy eating, body image, managing stress, advice on relationships, puberty and sexual health alongside a directory of local services suitable for 11 to 19-year-olds.
Mental Health
Mental Health Family Support PackMental Health leaflet for Parents
Mental Health Problems in Children and Young People
NHS ChatHealth: Confidential text support
ChatHealth is a confidential texting service available to all young people aged 11 to 19. It provides a safe and anonymous way to seek advice and support from a qualified member of their team on a wide range of physical and emotional health concerns.
Text: 07520 618850, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
