Mental health first aid is a program whereby school staff are trained to identify the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in children. It teaches the importance of identifying the issue, the importance of early intervention and how to help a young person who is in crisis. Mental health first aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips whole school communities with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. 

For more information on the North Tyneside offer:

Children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing | North Tyneside Council

Please also find attached the Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Strategy and Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Summary.

North Tyneside also offer a PADLET link to find out more from the CONNECT Mental Health and Support team for Primary Schools.

Primary School Parents (padlet.org)

We also have a Mental Health and Wellbeing Provision Map whereby you can see what the school currently have in place for our pupil’s wellbeing. This ties in with the Thrive approach which we conduct throughout school. For more information please visit the Thrive section of our website. 

Thrive - Backworth Park Primary School

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to contact us for more information, help or signposting.