At Newark Orchard School we value the importance of supporting positive mental health and wellbeing. A mentally healthy school is one that has a whole-school approach to the topic of mental health and sees the mental health of its students, staff, and parent/carers as everyone’s responsibility.
Our school’s ethos and culture promote the need for a supportive, caring, and respectful attitude at all times. We encourage students and all key stakeholders to be open and we want each member of the school community to have their voice heard.
At Newark Orchard school, we know that everyone experiences different life challenges, and that each of us may need help to cope with them sometimes. We understand that anyone and everyone may need additional emotional support.
Key staff members in school:
Senior Mental Health Lead – Matt Joyce
Role: To identify areas for development and to produce a whole school approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff.
Staff Wellbeing Leaders – Lisa Williams & Rebecca Turner
Role: To monitor and support staff wellbeing across the school and to develop and implement ongoing strategies to support this.
