Children's wellbeing is incredibly important to us. Therefore, alongside all the work we do in school, we have a Mental Health Lead who works with children who need extra support. 

Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

We are proud to work with Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in our school. 

Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST) are part of a national programme to reduce inequalities and increase access to mental health support for children and young people.

The LPT service works with over 250 schools across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The teams offer support to children and young people who are experiencing:

• low mood
• worry
• anxiety and avoidance (eg simple phobias or separation anxiety)
• sleep difficulties

The team can provide techniques and strategies to children and young people, either on a direct 1:1 basis or within school groups. MHST also work closely with parents/carers to help them understand and support their child’s mental health.

The team work collaboratively with the school’s mental health lead and senior leadership team to raise awareness and promote better mental health for everyone as part of the school’s ‘Whole School and College Approach‘.