Mental Health and Wellbeing
We want every student at WMG Academy Solihull to feel happy, confident, supported and able to thrive. Looking after mental health and emotional wellbeing is an important part of helping young people succeed at school and prepare for life beyond it.
Our Senior Mental Health Lead, Mrs Claire Carey, works alongside our pastoral and safeguarding teams to promote positive mental health across the Academy and ensure students can access appropriate support when they need it.
We also have a dedicated SEMH Practitioner, Ms Sofia Khan, who works with identified students individually and in small groups. Support is personalised and can focus on areas including:
- managing anxiety and emotions
- resilience and coping strategies
- self-esteem and confidence
- social and communication skills
- mindfulness
- emotional intelligence
Where a student needs additional or specialist support, we can work with families and make appropriate referrals to external services.
Further Help and Support
Students and families may also find the following services useful:
- Solar – Solihull’s emotional wellbeing and mental health service for children and young people
- Kooth – free online mental wellbeing support for young people
- YoungMinds – mental health information and support for young people and families
- Mind – mental health information for young people
- NHS – mental health support for children, teenagers and young adults
- Solihull School Nursing Service
- Edward’s Trust – specialist bereavement support for children, young people and families
Need Urgent Help?
If you are seriously concerned that a young person is in immediate danger or their life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
For information about accessing urgent mental health support, visit the NHS urgent mental health support page.
At WMG Academy, asking for help is always encouraged. Whether a student needs someone to listen, some additional support to manage a difficult period, or help accessing specialist services, our team is here to help.
Senior Mental Health Lead
Mrs Claire Carey
SENDCo Senior Mental Health Lead
Email: [email protected]
School Counsellor
Ms Ev Clark
Counsellor (Coleshill Counselling Services)
SEMH Practitioner
Ms Sofia Khan
SEMH Practitioner