Hamstead Hall Academy
I am worried about something
I don't feel safe. I don't feel well.
I want to talk to a mentor at Hamstead Hall.
I want to use MindSafe, the online mental wellbeing tool.
I want to talk to an online counsellor.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Safeguarding Team (ID 1311)
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Mrs C Tranter
Mrs C Tranter
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Mrs C O'Sullivan
Mrs C O'Sullivan
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Mrs Uppal
Mrs Uppal
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Mr S Anthrobus
Mr S Anthrobus
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Mrs J Gibson
Mrs J Gibson
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Mr M Michael
Mr M Michael
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Mr I Brown
Mr I Brown
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Mr R Gayle
Mr R Gayle
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Ms Y Akhtar
Ms Y Akhtar
If you are concerned about your safety or that of a friend, you can talk to the following staff about Child Protection Issues or any other matters of personal safety.
Introduction to mental health support
As well as focusing on your academic studies, it is also very important that you look after your Mental Health and well-being. Our teaching staff and pastoral team are closely monitoring your academic progress and well-being. In addition to our support, there are many useful organisations and groups to help you during this challenging time:
Other sources of help
ChildLine 0800 1111
Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom.
NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a British child protection charity.
Our new, modern mental health service offers support, care and treatment for all 0-25s through one organisation, making it easier for you to access the right support at the right time.
We're a partnership of organisations that have come together to support children, young people and families in Birmingham. We also work with a number of organisations in the voluntary and community sector.
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need. The Young Minds Crisis Messenger text service provides free 24/7 support across the UK. They will listen to you and help you think more clearly, enabling you to know that you can take the next step to feeling better.
Birmingham Children’s Trust exists to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the city.
We used to be called Children’s Services and be run by Birmingham City Council. For a long time Birmingham needed to do much more to support disadvantaged children and young people in the city and make sure they were safe.
Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support
Our new, modern mental health service offers support, care and treatment for all 0-25s through one organisation, making it easier for you to access the right support at the right time.
We're a partnership of organisations that have come together to support children, young people and families in Birmingham. We also work with a number of organisations in the voluntary and community sector.
Birmingham Education Partnership
BEP is committed to enabling schools to become emotionally supportive and resilient communities for all its pupils.
Email support is available via their online contact form.
Free 1-2-1 webchat service and telephone helpline available.
- Opening times:
- 4pm - 11pm, seven days a week
MindSafe is an online mental wellbeing tool for pupils, parents and schools, and available for MATs (Multi-Academy Trusts) to support them. Similar to mental health and wellbeing workshops, our platform offers person-centred counselling in action and includes a mood diary, journal, talk option and ‘about me’ information.
It gives peace of mind for parents and evidence-based decision making and impact assessment for educators as well as safeguarding support.
Bereavement Services
If you are dealing with bereavement in your family then you can find support at www.childbereavementuk.org or call their helpline on 0800 02 88840
If you are looking for a charity that specifically helps children to cope with the loss of a family member then please visit: www.winstonswish.org.