School Mental Health Provision

Our highly funded and subsidised BASE programme is transforming mental health provision in schools.

We address the real-life challenges young people face and equip them with practical tools to navigate an increasingly complex world.

  • Mentoring (8 1-1 sessions per day)

  • Group mentorship
  • Staff training
  • Parent skills hubs
  • Mental health assemblies
  • Classroom interventions
  • Mental health first aid & drop ins

  • Playground support

Wellbeing

Support and improve young people’s wellbeing within their school setting

Social Skills

Strengthen young people’s social skills within the school environment

Engagement

Enhance young people’s ability to cooperate with both authority figures and their peers

Attainment

Improve the educational and social attainment of young people

We explore key issues

  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Anxiety and worry
  • Low self-confidence / self-esteem
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Stress and overwhelm
  • Sadness / low mood
  • Managing difficult emotions (anger, frustration, fear)
  • Emotional resilience
  • Body image concerns
  • Identity and self-worth
  • Fear of failure / perfectionism

  • Defiant or controlling behaviour
  • Anger management
  • Impulsivity
  • Difficulty managing frustration
  • Risk-taking behaviour
  • Conflict management
  • Coping with change and uncertainty
  • Managing strong emotional reactions
  • Developing self-control
  • Building positive coping strategies

  • Peer relationships
  • Social isolation / loneliness
  • Friendship skills
  • Bullying and peer pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Empathy and understanding others
  • Conflict resolution
  • Building trust and healthy boundaries
  • Feeling a sense of belonging
  • Online relationships and social media pressures


What pupils say

“I have really felt the difference at home. The Mentor calls me and supports me with communication.”

“It changed my life – when I come in, I feel sad. When I leave, I feel happy”

 

“I loved learning how to support others with sharing how they feel!”

“We want to talk to our mentors because they understand us.”

 

What schools say

“This is the best Mental Health provision our school has had!”

“The BASE mentoring programme has been a fantastic addition to our school community, making a genuinely positive difference in the lives of our children. From improved confidence and emotional resilience to better behaviour and increased engagement in class, the progress we’ve seen in the pupils involved has been remarkable.”

Our school mental health provision is highly funded and subsidised. Please contact info@streetzahead.org to find out costs.