Student Wellbeing

Student wellbeing is one of the key priorities at Holderness Academy & Sixth Form College, and we strive to provide the best support to those students who need that extra help from time to time.

Student wellbeing is intertwined within our curriculum along with the Academy’s key values of our Holderness Learner; Aspirational, Resilient, Respectful and Kind.

There will always be young people in schools facing life challenges that detract from their ability to engage with learning, and some will require greater support to increase their emotional literacy than others. We offer a wide range of interventions and programmes to support individuals and small groups.

The Wellbeing Room

The Wellbeing room is linked to the Learning Support Department and close to the Year 7 and Year 8 areas. It is a purpose-built room designed to make students feel calm and relaxed. The social spaces also have Wellbeing areas, and we provide emotional support to all year groups.

Wellbeing walk-in

Miss Smales is available every lunchtime in the wellbeing room for students to drop in and have a chat if needed. 

Miss Smales is also available for students to talk to at break times in the following areas: 

• Monday - Year 7 Area 
• Tuesday - Year 8 Area 
• Wednesday - Year 9 Area 
• Thursday - Year 10 Area 
• Friday - Year 11 Area 

ELSA Support

• Mrs E Jones 
• Mrs L Kemp 
• Mr M Pearson 
• Mrs E Beecroft 
• Miss C Smales 

Drawing and Talking Practitioners

• Mrs K Ashbridge 
• Mrs E Jones 
• Mr M Pearson 
• Mrs E Beecroft 
• Mrs L Kemp 
• Mrs S Stanger 
• Miss C Smales 
• Ms R Barnes 

Comic Strip Conversations

• Miss C Smales
• Mrs E Jones

NAPA Outreach Programme

• Delivered by Georgia – NAPA 

Tiger’s Trust Programme

• Delivered by Sue - Tiger's Trust

Level 3 Forest School Leaders

• Mrs K Ashbridge 
• Mr M Pearson 
• Mrs E Jones 
• Ms R Barnes 

                

 

Testimonials:

On completion of their ELSA programmes, we ask students to reflect on their experiences. Here are some of the lovely feedback comments we have received:

 

 "It has helped me a lot with my anger and problems. I enjoyed it very much!"     Year 7 Student

"I enjoyed going to ELSA, now I have coping strategies to help me when I'm faced with my issues."  Year 8 Student

“I can honestly say that I genuinely feel happier.”  Year 9 Student

“Really friendly, safe support and really makes a difference.”  Year 10 student