Focusing Minds was pleased to provide mental health support at Trinity Academy Cathedral during the summer term.
The service was completely free for the school. Local donations and fundraising made this possible.
This gave students access to extra help with their mental health and wellbeing. It also marked a welcome return to a school we know well.
Free mental health support at Trinity Academy Cathedral
Focusing Minds believes young people should be able to get help when they need it.
However, schools do not always have the funds for extra services.
Local donations allowed us to provide free mental health support at Trinity Academy Cathedral. As a result, students could access our service at no cost to the school.
Students had a safe place to talk about their concerns. They could also learn simple ways to manage the challenges they faced.
Returning to Trinity Academy Cathedral
Focusing Minds has a long history with Trinity Academy Cathedral.
Before this project, we worked at the school for four years. During that time, we built strong links with staff and students.
We helped young people with their mental health and wellbeing. We also provided support with confidence and behaviour.
In addition, we helped students improve their personal growth and engagement with school.
It was great to return and work with the school again.
Helping Year 6 students
Our free service also included a Year 6 transition workshop.
Starting secondary school is a big change. It can be exciting, but it can also cause worry.
The workshop helped Year 6 students prepare for their new school.
We talked about common worries and ways to manage them. Students also had the chance to ask questions.
For example, we talked about new routines and meeting new people. We also looked at where students could find help in school.
This gave students some useful tools before starting Year 7.
Mental health support for students
Every young person is different. Therefore, our support is based on the needs of each student.
We listen to young people and give them time to talk. Together, we then look at what may help.
Our mental health support for students can cover many areas. These include anxiety, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
We can also help with friendships, behaviour and school life.
Our aim is simple. We want young people to feel heard and supported.
We also want them to build skills that can help them make progress.
Supporting young people's mental health
Focusing Minds is committed to young people’s mental health support.
We work with schools to provide early help for children and young people. This can prevent smaller concerns from becoming bigger problems.
Our support is flexible. Therefore, we can respond to the needs of each student.
We can also work alongside the support already offered by schools.
Thank you for supporting our work
Projects like this are possible because of local support.
We are very grateful to everyone who donates or raises money for Focusing Minds.
Your support helps us provide services to young people who may otherwise miss out.
In this case, donations helped us return to Trinity Academy Cathedral. They also helped us provide a free Year 6 transition workshop.
We hope to provide more free support in the future.
Working with local schools
Focusing Minds provides school mental health support for children and young people.
We support students with their mental health, wellbeing and personal growth. We can also help with confidence, behaviour and school engagement.
Our services are designed around the needs of each school and its students.
If your school needs extra support, please contact Focusing Minds. We would be happy to discuss how we can help.