EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Supporting Pupils to Learn and Thrive
At Rainhill High School, we recognise that a pupil's emotional health and wellbeing can affect their attendance, relationships, engagement and learning.
Our approach is therefore focused on identifying difficulties early, removing barriers to learning and reducing disruption to a pupil's education.
Through positive relationships, clear routines and high expectations, we aim to create an environment in which pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Where additional help is needed, we work with pupils and families to provide support that enables them to remain engaged with school and make progress.
This reflects our values of Learn, Think, Contribute and Care and our ambition of In Pursuit of Excellence.
Worried About Your Child?
You Do Not Need to Know What Support Your Child Needs
If you have noticed changes in your child's mood, behaviour, friendships, attendance or engagement with school, please talk to us.
Tell us what you have noticed and we will help identify the most appropriate next step.
Contact Your Child's Year Team →Concerned About Immediate Safety or Welfare?
If your concern relates to a child's immediate safety or welfare, please visit our Safeguarding page.
Our Approach to Support
Most pupils' wellbeing is supported through the everyday experience of school: positive relationships, high-quality teaching, predictable routines, the Character Curriculum, Professional Standards and strong pastoral care.
Where a pupil experiences additional barriers, support is matched to their needs.
Universal
For all pupils
Positive relationships • high-quality teaching • Character Curriculum • tutor and pastoral support • safe and predictable routines
Targeted
Additional support when needed
Pastoral support • mentoring • ELSA • counselling where appropriate • attendance support • SEND and inclusion support
Bespoke
Individual or specialist support
Individualised plans • internal provision where appropriate • external professionals • health and specialist services • multi-agency support
Universal → Targeted → Bespoke
The purpose is consistent: to remove barriers, minimise interruption to education and help pupils participate successfully in school.
When Additional Help Is Needed
Sometimes a pupil may need more than the support routinely available in school.
Our pastoral, SEND, attendance and safeguarding teams work together to understand what may be affecting the pupil's education and determine the appropriate response.
Understand the Barrier
We consider what may be affecting attendance, learning, relationships, behaviour or wellbeing.
Coordinate Support
Relevant school teams work together so that support is joined up rather than fragmented.
Involve Specialists
Where necessary, we work with families and external professionals to secure additional or specialist support.
Keep Pupils Connected
Wherever possible, support is designed to maintain engagement with learning and the wider school community.
Trauma-Informed Practice
We recognise that children's experiences, including trauma and adversity, can influence their behaviour, relationships and readiness to learn.
Our trauma-informed approach helps staff understand these barriers and make appropriate adaptations while maintaining high expectations for pupils.
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.
