We’re delighted to share that our school has been awarded the Bronze Carnegie Award for School Mental Health!

Mrs Darby and Mrs Thombs have spent the last year reviewing our current provision, listening to feedback from students, staff and parents/carers, and making positive changes to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support across our school community.

The award also recognises our commitment to staff mental health and wellbeing, an area that has been embedded into our school culture through the work of Mrs Phillips, HR Assistant, ensuring wellbeing remains a priority for everyone at Chase Terrace Academy.

Here are some highlights from our final report:

· “The school has worked to grow a culture of mental health and wellbeing driven by strong relationships and backed by a school lead with the degree in School Mental Health from Leeds Beckett University”.

· “The culture has emphasised the importance of all staff and children, with the ‘less visible’ and quieter members knowing their voices are heard and respected.”

· “Working closely with Mental Health Support Teams indicates the level of engagement with professional services and the importance of MHWB in the school.”

· “Students know that concerns will be taken seriously, with additional voice given to this through the role of Wellbeing Ambassadors and the student leadership team which reports back on concerns.”

We’re incredibly proud of this achievement and would like to thank everyone who has played a part in the journey. While we’re celebrating this milestone, we’re also committed to continuing to build on this work to ensure the best possible support for all members of our school community