Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Strategy

Definition of mental health – by ‘The Mental Health Foundation’

 ‘A positive sense of well-being which enables an individual to be able to function in society and meet the demands of everyday life. People in good mental health have the ability to recover effectively from illness, change or misfortune.’

When did we adopt this strategy?  Summer term 2020 

When was this strategy last reviewed? Spring term 2023                     

When do we need to next review this strategy?  Summer term 2024

Named mental health lead: Joanna Williams

Who contributed to this strategy?

  • Joanna Williams, Assistant Principal
  • Sarah Lambe, Educational Psychologist
  • The Senior Leadership Team
  • Dysart School’s Governors
  • The ‘Change Team’ – Parent hub, Staff hub and Pupil hub.

Who was consulted about this strategy?

  • Dysart school’s staff team