Finding the
Right Support.
If a pupil needs support, there are several routes available within Rainhill.
Pastoral Support
Help with day-to-day barriers to learning, attendance, relationships and school life.
Inclusion & SEND
Support where additional needs affect access to learning, participation or school life.
Safeguarding
Help if you are worried about a child’s safety, welfare or protection.
PSHE/RSHE & Character Curriculum
How pupils learn about health, relationships, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood.
Useful Links & Signposting
The organisations below provide information, advice and specialist support for children, young people and families.
Barnardo’s BOSS
Support and services for children and young people.
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PAPYRUS
Suicide prevention support for young people and those concerned about them.
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Kooth
Online mental health and emotional wellbeing support for young people.
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YoungMinds
Mental health information and support for young people, parents and carers.
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Beat
Information and support for people affected by eating disorders.
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Suicide Prevention Partnership Cheshire & Merseyside
Resources and support for children and young people.
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St Helens Mental Health Support
Local information about mental health services and support.
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Thrive St Helens CYP
Support and resources for children and young people in St Helens.
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NHS Mental Health Helplines
National helplines and support for mental health difficulties.
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Help for Self-Harm
NHS information about where to get help for self-harm.
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Practical wellbeing guidance and tips for parents and carers.
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Anna Freud
Self-care and wellbeing resources for children and young people.
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Operation Encompass
Supporting Children Affected by Domestic Abuse
Rainhill High School is part of Operation Encompass, a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.
Operation Encompass enables schools to be informed, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse or has been reported missing.
At Rainhill, a member of staff — our Designated Safeguarding Lead — is trained as an Operation Encompass Key Adult. This enables us to use information shared in confidence to provide appropriate support for children in our care.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.
We want to provide the best possible support for pupils affected by these experiences and ensure that appropriate help is available when they arrive at school.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Contact your child’s Year Team.
You do not need to identify the service your child needs — we will help you find the right support.