School Mental Health First Aiders
At King’s Park Secondary we have more than 15 fully trained mental health first aiders. These staff are identifiable via their purple mental health first aider lanyards and also visible on the notice board as you enter the school. Young people know they can approach them at any time to seek support.
Cold Water Dipping Club
Our FARE team run a cold water dipping club most mornings to get the blood flowing and set pupils up for the day.
NHS – 5 Steps to Wellbeing
The NHS has recommended 5 steps to support mental wellbeing. These steps are:
- Connect with Other People
- Be Physically Active
- Learn New Skills
- Give to Others
- Mindfulness (pay attention to the present moment)
More information on 5 steps to wellbeing can be found here:
Staff Wellbeing
At King’s Park Secondary we have a number of initiatives to help support and promote the wellbeing of our staff. Some of these initiatives include:
- Staff Coffee Mornings
- Bring and Share Lunches
- Hug in a Mug
- 5 a side Football
- Fitness Club and Fitness room access
- Staff Volleyball and Badminton
- End of Term Nights out
- School Social Committee
- Mental Health Drop in
Our staff wellbeing group meet twice every academic session to evaluate the activities from the previous session, listen to staff feedback and take new initiatives forward.
PAM Assist
PAM Assist is a targeted employee support programme. Tailored to individual client needs.
PAM Assist Wellbeing App is an employee wellbeing app that supports all aspects of wellbeing. It features online CBT, mindfulness for mental health, a virtual gym, and sleep and nutrition advice for physical health. https://login.pamassist.co.uk/login
