Supporting Mental Health

At Greenhead College, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of the student body. We ensure that:

  • The skills, knowledge and understanding needed by our students to keep themselves and others physically and mentally healthy are included as part of our Tutorial Programme
  • We teach mental health and emotional wellbeing issues in a safe and sensitive manner
  • There is both a staff and student Mental Health Working Party which works collaboratively to adopt a ‘whole college approach’ to mental health
  • We have a college counselling service that offers counselling, C.B.T. (cognitive behavioural therapy) and life coaching
  • Many of our Personal Tutors and Additional Learning Support staff are Mental Health First Aid England trained
  • Our Mental Health Lead works closely with external services and staff across college to ensure we have a whole college approach to mental health
  • Students can request 1:1 support with positive emotional wellbeing at any point in their college journey. 1:1 support is not time limited or restricted in any way
  • Through the Mental Health and Well-being framework the College dedicates a week every term to support mental and physical wellbeing by highlighting specific well-being activities
  • We support learners in accessing opportunities across college such as trips, enrichment activities and participation in PAWS week.

Greenhead College has been awarded Gold standard for its outstanding mental health and well-being provision by the Carnegie Centre for Excellence for Mental Health in Schools and Colleges.