A new award has been launched for schools in Rotherham – showing how they put mental health at the forefront of their pupils’ wellbeing.
The Mental Health and Well-being Award has been launched by local health trust Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) via it’s With Me In Mind Children’s Mental Health Team.
Michelle Heaversedge, a clinical lead at RDaSH, said: “The award is a sort of kitemark, showing that schools really take care of children and young people’s mental health.”
School can apply to gain the award, but they will have to go through a rigorous process and then be audited every three years to check progress on what they provide to support children with their health and wellbeing.
Michelle added: “We have launched this award to incentivise schools to place mental health and wellbeing as a priority in the school. It’s a great way to show that schools are working hard to support their pupils’ mental health and well-being.”
Any schools in Rotherham wanting to take part should speak to their With Me In Mind colleague in school or contact Michelle by emailing michelle.heaversedge@nhs.net
