In an emergency:

For urgent medical attention or when there is a risk of life, please call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department

Crisis Mental Health Support 24/7:

You can reach Lifeline on 0808 808 8000

The Hub of Hope allows you to search for urgent support near you: Hub of Hope

At KHJS:

Mrs Davis is our trained Designated Mental Health Lead.

Miss Parkes and Mrs Rice are certified Mental First Aid Champions(MHFA). They are available to support pupils, staff and families across the school in developing positive, healthy minds.

You can contact our mental health team by email at admin@kentshill-jun.essex.sch.uk

Our MHFA have been trained to have:

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support.

The wellbeing of our children, staff and families at Kents Hill Junior School is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise the importance of expressing our emotions and staying healthy both physically and mentally. Wellbeing and positive mental health go hand in hand and we work hard to ensure this is always a priority for all who attend our school.

As a school we have created and developed a culture that promotes, encourages and nurtures each individual, we aim to improve the quality of life for every member of our school community. We offer a values led curriculum, extra-curricular programmes and pastoral support for our children and have a team of well trained, compassionate staff to support our families during times of need.

We provide the children with a variety of opportunities that promote positive mental health and wellbeing as well as threading this in to our daily school life.