More than one in 10 primary school children aged five to 10 has an identifiable mental health condition – that’s around three children in every class. (Source: Anna Freud Centre 2024)

If you are concerned about your child’s mental health or wellbeing, please talk to Mr Kundu- SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead, or Miss Werrin- Senior Mental Health Lead.  You can also email wellbeing@sirjohnheron.newham.sch

Activities to do with children

https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/wellbeing-resources-for-families/

https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/feelings-behaviour/wellbeing-activities

https://cosmickids.com/

Useful contact information

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Newham

York House, 411 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8AL

9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

elft.enquiries-newhamcfcs@nhs.net

020 8430 9000

We are a multi-agency specialist mental health service for children and young people with complex, severe or persistent emotional, behavioral or developmental problems.

YOUNGMINDS Parents Helpline

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/  

We support parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health.

You might contact us because you’re worried about how your child or young person is feeling or behaving. Or you might need advice about finding mental health support for them. Whatever your concern is, our advisers want to understand what’s happening and support you to take the next step.