At Bosworth Academy we take our students wellbeing, support and safety seriously. We want our students to be happy, healthy learners.
The Academy has a number of services that are available to students that you may find useful to help deal with any issues you may be experiencing while both at school and/or personally.
Leicestershire Healthy Schools: Mental Health Support Directory [PDF]
Bosworth Mental Health Support: Signposts For Students Parents during Covid 19 [PDF]
Teen Guide to Surviving Lockdown [PDF]
Steps to Recovery Service: Stay At Home Self-Help Pack [PDF]
Where Can I Access Help & Support at Bosworth Academy? [PDF]
Please see you tutor if you have any issues that need resolving. They see you everyday and can help with a wide range of issues.
Your Head of Year and Assistant Head of Year are available for support if you need to speak with them you could email them or book an appointment at the MLT or Laureates Office.
As an academy we are very lucky to have a counsellor who can help you with any problems you may have regarding anything from relationships to coping with stress. Appointments can be made confidentially via your tutor, year head or at MLT.
The school has a wellbeing support person that is in school 5 days a week and provides one to one and group sessions for mental health, anxiety and a variety of other reasons. Please see your tutor for a referral.
The school Teen Health is in school on Thursdays and has an office on the MLT corridor. She is available for advice and support on a range of issues relating to both mental and physical health and well being. She is available for drop in sessions.
Students may make appointments with our Careers Advisor via their tutor, year head or at the Laureates Reception, MLT or Oaks Office. She will be available to discuss all aspects of careers advice ranging from career ideas to applying for apprenticeships and opportunities within the local area, nationally and globally.
The Bursary Scheme provides financial support for students in the sixth form when financial circumstances are a barrier to learning. It can be used for transport, trips, books or any other resources required to enable students to continue in education after year 11 . For eligibility and more details contact Main Reception at Bosworth Academy.
This service provides emotional support and information relating to other helplines, counsellors and support groups throughout the UK, including helplines and face to face for young people. You can also contact them via email – info@supportline.org.uk
www.kooth.com – youth counselling and information
labelledyoungcarers@hotmail.co.uk – provides peer support for young carers
www.healthforteens.co.uk – Information for young people on a range of health issues
www.childline.org.uk – a 24-hour counselling service for children and young people.
www.thelauracentre.org.uk – offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents, children and young people.
funandfamilies.co.uk – The Centre for Fun and Families offer a range of services that strengthens family relationships.
www.cruse.org.uk – a bereavement charity people offering support, advice and information.
What kind of things might make you feel unsafe?
If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right…
TELL SOMEONE!
Talk to someone you trust at school or home.
Email: Studentjusttalk@bosworthAcademy.org.uk
Anti-Bullying, Discrimination Form: Report Here
Look out for each other, be kind..
If you know of any other group that you think may be useful to other students, please email website@bosworthacademy.org.uk with the subject starting ‘Student Support Page’.
