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Mental Health & Wellbeing

At The Whitby High School, we aim to support each student with their emotional health and wellbeing. This includes promoting positive mental health. As a school we approach this in various ways, including through our pastoral support system, tutorial programmes and PSHE lessons. We know the benefits of positive mental health and research has shown that children and young people with good mental health:

  • Do better at school
  • Develop good relationships with friends and family
  • Learn and play appropriately for their age and understanding
  • Develop a sense of right and wrong. Learn from their experiences. Have the confidence to try new things
  • Develop resilience to face life challenges

A child with good mental health when they’re young is much more likely to have good mental health as an adult

For any student who may be experiencing poor mental health we have pastoral staff who are available to listen, offer advice, mentor or signpost parents/students to agencies who can offer guidance.

If you are in any way concerned for your child and would like more information, please see the sections specifically relating to those conditions most common to secondary school aged children and young adults. You will find information on the condition, what signs to look out for at home, and links to agencies offering support.

Addiction

It’s common amongst young people to feel pressured to experiment with drugs and alcohol, even though you don’t want to.

It might not be clear what to do, or who can help. So we’ve teamed up with UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT) so they can provide our students with expert advice and support.

We want all students at The Whitby High School to feel happy, healthy and safe. If you ever need support and want to talk to someone, please know that our doors are always open. 

Helpful Resources

STEM4

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of all our students, and we want to ensure that families have easy access to high-quality mental health guidance and tools. To help with this, we have created a dedicated section on our school website where you will find links to STEM4’s trusted mental health resources and apps. These tools are designed specifically for young people and cover areas such as anxiety, low mood, self-care, healthy habits, and digital wellbeing. You can access the resources by visiting  STEM4

We encourage you to explore these apps and materials with your child. They are simple to use, evidence-informed, and can provide valuable support both in and outside of school. If you have any questions or would like further guidance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

School Drop In

Year 7 & 8  – Wellbeing Drop-in (Interview Room on D Corridor) MONDAY – 1:30pm

Year 9 – 11  – Wellbeing Drop-in (Interview Room opposite Sycamore toilets) MONDAY – 1:30pm

Rainbow – LGBT+ Club – WEDNESDAY Lunchtime in H3 – 1:30pm

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