At Chilton Primary School we recognise the importance of supporting children with their mental health and well-being. We work closely with children and their families by using interventions, seeking help from outside of school and training our staff so that they can support children. We are fortunate to have Mrs Young who is trained as an Emotional, Literacy, Support, Assistant (ELSA). Mrs Young works with different children across the school and provide support, guidance and resources to the staff. We also run interventions such as Drawing and Talking, friendship groups and support children who struggle to come into school in the morning with a 'soft start' Lego group.

Below is a list of recommended websites that may be useful to support your children. If you would like any further information or support, please talk to your child’s class teacher initially or contact Mrs Knight.

Click here for some useful webinars for parents on a range of mental health needs

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/oxon/sir/webinars/

We use Zones of Regulation to support children with regulating and understanding their emotions. Here is our leaflet that has been made for parents, explaining the Zones and how we help children to use them. This is being used across the school school from nursery to Year 6. You will also see displays in your child's classroom plus a whole school display in the hall where children can find ideas on how to help them in each zone. 

Neurodiversity

CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Conditions

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/oxon/ndc/

ADHD support

https://www.adhdoxfordshire.co.uk/

Autism support

http://www.afso.org.uk/

Here are some videos from CAMHS to support families. There are also workbooks which you may find useful, please speak to Mrs Knight for further information. 

• Anxiety - NDC- Pre-assessment Anxiety video - YouTube
• Emotional Dysregulation - NDC Pre-assessment emotional regulation video - YouTube
• Challenging Behaviour - NDC pre-assessment Aggression video - YouTube
• Self-harm / self-injury - NDC pre-assessment Self-Harm video - YouTube

Useful resources for advice and support

BEAT – Eating disorders support

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Charlie Waller Trust - coping with self harm

https://charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/managing-difficult-feelings/coping-with-self-harm/

Charlie Waller Trust, mental health charity

https://charliewaller.org/what-we-offer/parents-and-carers/

MindEd for Families – free learning resources about mental health issues for families https://www.minded.org.uk/

Young Minds Parent Helpline

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Hub of Hope – signposts to local services

https://hubofhope.co.uk/

Mindful Emotion Coaching

https://emotioncoaching.groupsite.com/

Mental Health Support Team

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/oxon/mhst/

Young carers support

https://befreeyc.org.uk/

Anxiety UK

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Sleep difficulties support

https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/

Training for Families and Staff

https://www.familylinks.org.uk/

Bereavement support

https://www.seesaw.org.uk/