At Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our school community, children, staff, parents and carers.

Staff available to support

Laura Ridley

Senior Mental Health Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Marie Brocklebank

Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator

Emma Richardson

Youth Mental Health First Aider & Deputy DSL

Ann-Marie Dunleavey

Youth Mental Health First Aider & Deputy DSL

Aazma Saleem

School Counsellor

Wendy Thomas

School Counsellor

Charlene Antrobus

Lead Learning Mentor

Cameron Quinn

Safeguarding Support Worker and DDSL

Laura Cashmore

Assistant Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator

What is mental health?

Mental health includes social, psychological and emotional well-being. Mental health refers to the ability to function and deal with daily life and everything it represents.

The phrase ‘mental health’ is often thought to refer to mental health problems. It is the case, however, that everyone has mental health.  People have times when their mental health is good and also times when it isn’t.  Mental health can vary over time, just like physical health.

Mental ill health is a phrase used to describe a range of conditions which can lead to changes in feelings or behaviour. These conditions include; anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and psychosis.  This is not an exhaustive list.

If you have any concerns relating to mental health, you can contact your school’s safeguarding team for support or signposting to additional help.

Children’s mental health – Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)