Supporting Mental Health in Coundon Court

At Coundon Court, we believe that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health. We’re committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where every student feels seen, heard and valued.  Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking balance, or simply need someone to talk to, our staff and wellbeing team are here to help.

Through PSHE sessions, assemblies, morning briefings and everyday conversations, we promote resilience, empathy and open dialogue – because no one should face challenges alone. Together, we’re building a culture of community, kindness and connection.

For Students

Support in School

If you’re finding things tough, whether it’s schoolwork, friendships, or how you’re feeling - please know you are not alone. There are lots of people in school who care and want to help. You can talk to your tutor, progress manager, a teacher, a member of the safeguarding team, or any trusted adult you feel comfortable to talk to. A simple conversation can make a big difference. We’re here to listen, support and help you find the right path forward. You’re not alone - support is always here.

Top Tips for Positive Mental Health  

Building a Culture of Community, Kindness and Connection

We believe that emotional wellbeing flourishes when people feel seen, supported and part of something bigger than themselves.  Through collective action and generosity. We’ve raised funds for national charities like Children in Need and Comic Relief, responded to local needs through Fill a Fire Engine, Zoe’s Place and ‘Wear sky blue for Keaton’ and stood together in support of causes close to our heart, including fundraising for Mr D. These efforts reflect our commitment not just to awareness, but to action – nurturing a school community where kindness and connection is a lived experience.

We know that positive mental wellbeing is deeply connected to identity, belonging and the freedom to express who we are. We celebrate cultural heritage as a vital part of our school’s ethos, creating space for our students to share music, art, language and traditions which matter to them.  Events like our annual Culture Evening and EAL Picnic are joyful affirmations of diversity, where stories are honoured, talents are showcased, and every culture is welcomed with pride.  These moments of connection help build a community where everyone feels seen, valued and empowered to be themselves.

Student Voice and Mental Health

We’ve actively listened to our students and responded with bold and meaningful action. From their ideas and feedback, we’ve developed a series of events that celebrate openness and challenge stigma.

We’re proud to host our second Mental Health Fair in October 2025 to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Through interactive stalls, creative displays and face-to-face conversations with mental health charities and organisations, students have the opportunity to explore what support looks like, where to find it and how to ask for help. Whether it’s discovering local counselling options, learning about national helplines or picking up wellbeing resources the fair helps signpost pathways to care in a way that feels approachable and empowering.

Our Movember campaign shines a light on men’s mental health, suicide prevention and male-specific health issues, encouraging honest conversations and peer support. Engaging students and staff in conversations, fundraising activities and creative challenges we aimed to break down the stigma, show solidarity and reinforce our commitment to wellbeing, compassion and community action.

Our inaugural ‘Walk and Talk’ Mile in July ’25 was designed to get students moving, talking and truly connecting, face-to-face and tech-free. Along the route, we created conversation stations with prompts that encouraged reflection, empathy and shared stories. From light-hearted icebreakers to deeper questions about wellbeing, each stop offered a chance to pause and engage meaningfully. 

By leaving phones behind and walking side by side, students rediscovered the power of presence and dialogue.   It is more than a mile, it is a movement toward stronger relationships, and a culture in which talking about mental health feels natural and supported. 

STUDENT VOICE

If you have a suggestion to develop or improve our mental health provision, click on the link below and share it with us.

Mental Health Student Suggestion

 

For Parents

Mental Health Curriculum

Mental health is not a one-off conversation - it is a consistent thread through our school culture. Alongside monthly morning briefings, termly assemblies and annual events like our Mental Health Fair, we dedicate Term 1a to a focused ‘Learn and Discover’ wellbeing programme during tutor time. This early-term spotlight helps set the tone for the year, offering students space to learn, ask questions, reflect, connect and build emotional literacy from day one. Through structured activities, discussion prompts and signposting, we ensure that every student knows support is available – and that talking about mental health is not just accepted but encouraged.

In the week leading up to World Mental Health Day, we dedicate three tutor sessions to exploring an age-appropriate mental health theme.  These sessions are carefully designed to provide signposting, practical strategies and space for discussion. Whether it is to understand emotions, build resilience or learn how to support a friend, each day adds a layer of awareness and confidence.  This week-long focus continues to normalise conversations around mental health and reinforces our message: wellbeing matters, and support is always within reach.

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
What is emotional health? Ups and downs of the day Caring for yourself When do other people need help? Knowledge Quiz & Review	Coping with Changes Recognising my emotions Managing my emotions Balancing Body and Mind Knowledge Quiz & Review	Social Media baseline Investigation Station Selfies: Help or Hindrance? Living Online: Is it healthy? Knowledge Quiz & Review
PD Week – Mental Health theme	PD Week – Mental Health theme	PD Week – Mental Health theme
Beat Bullying	Healthy Body – Healthy Mind	Body Beautiful

 

CONTACT

Are you a parent or carer and would like to know more about the curriculum on offer, click on the email below and contact us.

Amy O’ Connor – Director of Personal Development

 

Useful Websites and Links

BAYO - From the Yoruba word meaning 'Joy has found us' it is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK, for the Black community, to support your mental health and wellbeing.

• Website - www.bayo.uk

ChildLine – Get help and advice about a wide range of issues.

• Website - www.childline.org.uk
• Phone – 0800 1111

Childnet – Handy tips to help young people navigate and enjoy the online world

• Website - www.childnet.com/young-people/11-18-year-olds/

Compass – Early intervention and prevention service.  For general enquiries:

• Email - CYPEIP@compass-uk.org

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind –provide services to all ages, including children, young people and adults, supporting in excess of 30,000 people each year.

• Website - https://cwmind.org.uk/

Hub of Hope - Hub of Hope is a UK-wide mental health service database, allowing you to search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.

• Website - https://hubofhope.co.uk/

Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous support for children and young people.

• Website - https://www.kooth.com/

Mental Health Foundation – Advice for individuals to understand, protect and sustain their mental health.  

• Website - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Samaritans – a free 24-hour helpline for people who are upset, troubled or who are feeling suicidal.

• Website – www.samaritans.org
• Phone – 116 123 (free from any phone)

Refugee Council - The nation’s refugee charity having a positive impact on refugees and changing their lives for the better. 

• Website - www.refugeecouncil.org.uk

Report-Remove - Helping young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet

• Link – Report-Remove

Stonewall – British charity providing information and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

• Website - www.stonewall.org.uk

Teenvine - For young people with special educational needs

• Website - www.grapevinecovandwarks.org/

The Mix - The Mix offers online information as well as helpline support to under-25s about anything that’s troubling them.

• Website – www.themix.org.uk
• Phone - 0808 808 4994 (free)

Young Mind – Advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health.

• Website - www.youngminds.org.uk

CONTACT

Are you a mental health professional?

If you would like to visit our school, deliver an assembly or find out more about how to engage with our staff, students and parents, please get in touch:

Marc Thomas – Mental Health Coordinator