Health and Well-being
We believe that student wellbeing is the foundation for success — in the classroom, in relationships, and in life. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to thrive.
At Scalby Academy we want every student to maximise their full potential, we see a network of pastoral care strategies as being vital to support students and to ensure that any concerns are quickly addressed.
Pastoral Staff
At Scalby Academy we offer a variety of care, guidance and support to students beyond the classroom. If you have any queries or concerns regarding your child there are a number of people that you may wish to contact. For any general concerns or information please contact your child’s Mentor in the first instance. There is also a Head of Year attached to your child’s year group whose role it is to oversee any behaviour, attendance or social issues. Subject Heads of Department will have a specific view of your child’s academic performance and progress across all his/her subjects.
Useful Parent / Carer Information
Useful Pupil Information and Links
- The Go-To is a new website that has been launched in North Yorkshire to help support children and young people’s mental health
- Headspace – is a free app offering guided meditations, mindfulness, sleep advice, animations, articles and videos. Some of the content is only available to paid subscribers.
- Daylio – is a free private journal app, without the need to type! Choose from emoji to represent your mood and activities you had been doing. Over time you can notice patterns and understand your habits better.
- Mindshift – is a free, scientifically based anxiety tool using cognitive behavioural therapy to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking and use active steps to take charge of anxiety.
- Clear Fear – is a free app providing ways to manage worries and anxiety. It helps you change your anxious thoughts and emotions, alter anxious behaviours and clear fear responses. It also has helpful resources to boost resilience.
- Carers Plus – Young Carers Resources
- Mental and emotional wellbeing support from charity run by young people – https://www.ditchthelabel.org/
- BBC Own It App – The BBC’s Own It app helps young people new to social media manage their well-being, whilst empowering children to make smart choices, and helping them to lead a positive life online.
Useful Numbers for Pupils
- Compass Buzz, ‘Buzz US’ service – Compass BUZZ offers a confidential text messaging service to young people aged 11-18 across North Yorkshire. By texting the service on 07520 631168 you will be able to receive confidential advice, support and signposting from a wellbeing worker within one working day via text.
- Samaritans – call 116 123
- Childline – call 0800 1111