Pastoral Team
Mental Health & Wellbeing at St Edward's College
Mental health is about the way you think and feel and how you deal with ‘ups and downs’.
At St Edward's we are committed to providing pupils, students and parents with comprehensive support and guidance in order to help them maintain mental well-being and support friends/children in need.
Where do I go if I need help?
Pupils and students: If you are finding it difficult to cope, you feel overwhelmed, or are concerned about someone else, please speak to any adult who wears a grey lanyard, and they will know how to help. The following staff members would be points of contacts for you:
- Deputy Principal (Pastoral) - Mr Johnson
- Acting Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Ms Stephens
- Assistant Principal (Pastoral, Behaviour & Attendance) - Mrs Orger
- Heads of Year- Mrs Botana, Mr Evans, Mrs McMenamin, Miss Pimblett, Mr Angwin
- Your Form Tutor
- Pastoral Support - Mr Rylance
- Pastoral & Family Support Officer - Ms Maitland
- Designated Safeguarding Lead & Deputies - Mr Johnson, Ms Hale, Mrs Orger, Mrs Gilbertson, Ms Maitland, Ms McCann, Mr Ray, Mr Sharp.
Parents: If you need our support, please contact your child's Form Tutor or Head of House in the first instance, please ensure we are aware of any issues - we are here to work together with you. There are lots of excellent mental health charities, organisations and support group that offer expert advice depending on the issue. Please click on the links below.
Anxiety UKBeat Eating DisordersChildline
Coping With Self Harm - A Guide for Parents
Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership
