Mental Health and Absence

Mental Health and Absence

Mental health issues are becoming increasingly common in young people. 

The DfE does not recognise anxiety and school avoidance as a justified reason for authorised absence. Instead it advises that the school and parent/carers work together to avoid school absence for the student and find supportive strategies to ensure school attendance.

If you need help with your child, please see the main contacts below in school:

Year 7 to 11: Mrs Campbell and Mrs Palmer- K.campbell@beccleshighschool.org and E.Palmer@beccleshighschool.org

Attendance and Inclusion Officer: Miss H Webb- H.webb@beccleshighschool.org

Attendance Lead/Deputy HeadTeacher: Miss C Goode- C.goode@beccleshighschool.org 

The school is here to support students. We have a school nurse that comes in every Tuesday lunch time, anyone is welcome to attend. 

If your child is suffering with mental health issues or anxiety, it is important to take them to their GP for a discussion and referral if needed.

Useful links:

NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
 

MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/ 
 

Kooth: https://www.kooth.com/
 

Point-1: point 1 provides emotional wellbeing and support to children and young people in Waveney and Norfolk- Call: 0800 077 4077