Supporting Student Wellbeing
At West Lakes Academy, we are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally. We recognise that mental health plays a vital role in a young person’s development, and we offer a range of services to promote wellbeing and provide support to those facing challenges.
Maintaining regular routines, such as attending school and engaging in lessons can be a powerful way to support mental health. Alongside this, our academy provides targeted support to help students build resilience and access the help they need.
Where to Find Support:
Support is available from several key members of our academy community:
- Form Tutors Often the first point of contact, form tutors are available to discuss any concerns. Mental health can be affected by a variety of factors, including bereavement, family separation, significant life changes, abuse, domestic violence, or bullying.
- Year Leads Year Leads offer guidance and act as a bridge between home and school, helping to coordinate care and ensure students feel supported both academically and personally.
- PD and PE Staff These teams work with all students in Years 7–11 and have a strong understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Their lessons promote resilience, self-awareness, and healthy habits.
- Ms Tuck Available for both physical and mental first aid, Ms Tuck provides immediate care and reassurance when students need it most.
- Miss Stabler and Miss Shaw Leading our mental health and wellbeing initiatives, they are passionate about supporting students and are always happy to help in any way they can.
