Pastoral support for our Sixth Formers

Everybody has times of need where good support is crucial and never more so in the two years students spend in the Sixth Form.

Here at JM6 we have a strong pastoral team, with regular 1-1 tutor mentor sessions during morning tutor time; a weekly confidential drop-in session with Nurse; a dedicated Sixth Form team as well our own Pastoral Lead Mrs Crickett, who is at hand to talk to, give advice and make any necessary referrals.

We believe in a holistic approach – good mental health enables good academic success.  In addition to our in-house team we have external support from Briony our school nurse who is available for a confidential Sixth Form drop service on a Tuesday morning.

 
We are also fortunate to be able to refer to WEST (Wellbeing Emotional Support Team) who are in school on a Tuesday or CLD Counselling who are in school on a Wednesday and Thursday

The Sixth Form team are always available to assist and support, but of course the following external organisations offer good support for young people:

NSPCC  0800 1111 (under 18s) – support and advice for children who have experienced abuse   NSPCC switchboard  – 0800 0119 100

Helpline, webchat & nationwide database of LGBTQIA+ services  –  https://switchboard.lgbt/

Citizens Advice Herefordshire – advice on debt, benefits, employment, housing and more:    www.herefordshirecab.org.uk / advice@citaherefordshire.org.uk/ 03448 269685

Sixth Former dedicated slot
Kooth   https://www.kooth.com/   –   online support for students, helpful articles, discussion boards, live chat and a daily journal.

Young Minds   https://www.youngminds.org.uk/  –   really good source of practical tips and advice on social anxiety etc.

Strong Young Minds      https://strongyoungminds.org/   –   advice & support for 10-26, 01432 269245

FRANK    https://www.talktofrank.com/  www.talktofrank.com/livechat   –   confidential advice for young people 24/7 about drugs and alcohol,  0300 123 6600 / Text 82111

Cruse Bereavement Support      https://www.cruse.org.uk/  –   grief support for all ages via chat or 1-1 sessions Face to face, telephone or online,   0808 808 1677

Victim Support     https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/  – young people emotional & practical support if affected by crime and traumatic events,  08081 689111

If you feel overwhelmed or have suicidal thoughts:

SAMARITANS        116123

Hopeline UK          0800 068 4141

Text 07860 039967 e:pat@papyrus-uk-org