Mental Health & Well-Being

At Hillside, we believe that children achieve well and flourish when they feel safe and happy. Their wellbeing is our first priority.

We have shared below, some useful links which may provide information and support to our parents, carers and children

Who can I talk to at Hillside? 

Your child’s class teacher is available to chat through any concerns you may have and is your first point of contact.

Other contacts within school;

• Miss Clark  – Inclusion Lead / Mental Health Lead
• Miss Czornij – Inclusion Assistant and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
• Mrs Henderson- Nurture Lead
• Debbie Sadiq- Senior Family Liaison and Deputy Safeguarding Lead

To arrange an appointment or speak with someone please email or call the school office; email: inclusion@hillside.wokingham.sch.uk  or sfl@hillside.wokingham.sch.uk or Tel: 01189 755771.

Here are some links you may find helpful;

• Kooth
• Talking to your child – An article by Young Minds
• The Education Hub
• The Mix
• Arc
• Wokingham Borough Council New Emotional Wellbeing Hub for children and young people
• Young Minds – Parents helpline and webchat
• ChatHealth- anonymous text messaging service for parents of 5-19 year olds

• NSPCC How to take care of your mental health as a parent and carer
• 5 ways to wellbeing

There are many ways to access support for both yours and your child’s emotional wellbeing and the above links and resources are just a few.

We are here to support you and your child, so please make contact with us if you are concerned or worried about your, or your child’s wellbeing, we are here for you.