FHS was nominated as finalists in this years Place2Be Wellbeing in Schools Awards in the category of Progress Award.
Our school was highly commended for our progress in pupil wellbeing and was recognised as a mentally healthy school. A total of 160 schools entered the awards.
The annual Place2Be ‘Wellbeing in Schools Awards’ took place in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. FHS, along with a number of outstanding finalists, had been nominated for their awareness and engagement across all members of staff; engagement with and involvement of parents/carers; engagement with and involvement of pupils/students; proactive efforts to develop children and young peoples resilience both in and out of the classroom; targeted support on site for those identified with mental health needs; proactive efforts to support staff wellbeing.
Run by childrens mental health charity Place2Be, the Awards recognise the passion, determination and hard work that goes into the delivery of mental health and wellbeing support in the charitys partner schools across the country.
Place2Be Chief Executive Catherine Roche said: All too often we are surrounded by stories of childrens mental health in crisis. Sadly, we hear less about the brilliant efforts made every day to support children and young people in UK schools. To redress this, Place2Bes Wellbeing in Schools Awards recognise and showcase the remarkable work and commitment to promote mental health across our partner schools in the UK.
Our Headmistress, Lucy Elphinstone, said: “I am honoured that the focus we place on the wellbeing of pupils and staff at Francis Holland is being recognised by Place2Be. Building resilience and helping children manage anxiety, pressure and depression are priorities for us and it is wonderful to see families transformed through the support of our counsellors.”
Place2Be has been working with FHS since 2015, supporting children with their mental health improvement.
