Welcome to Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub

At Sandbach School, we are committed to supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all students and their families. We believe that good mental health is vital for learning, personal development, and overall happiness — and we’re here to help when things feel difficult.

This page offers guidance, support, and information for both students and parents/carers. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, advice on how to support your child, or tools for managing day-to-day challenges, we hope you’ll find what you need here.

Support for Students

If you’re struggling with something — big or small — you’re not alone, and there’s always someone here to help.

You can come to us for support with issues such as

  • Feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed
  • Stress around schoolwork or exams
  • Friendship or family issues
  • Self-confidence or body image
  • Coping with grief, change or loss

What’s available:

  • Drop-in support: Visit your Mental Health Ambassadors, Pastoral Team, Wellbeing Hub.
  • One-to-one counselling: Confidential sessions with a trained professional. Ask your form tutor or pastoral lead for a referral or you can do this online via the QR code below.
  • Workshops & group sessions: Learn strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and boost wellbeing.
  • Self-help resources: Check our Student Resources section for helpful apps, videos and links. Click Here

Support for Parents & Carers

We understand that supporting a young person through difficult times can be worrying and, at times, overwhelming. We’re here to help you feel informed and confident in supporting your child’s mental health.

How we can help:

  • Advice and guidance: Speak to our pastoral or wellbeing team for support with concerns about your child’s mental health or behaviour.
  • Referrals to professional services: If your child may benefit from external help, we can support you with referrals to CYPMHS (Previously CAMHS), school nursing, or local counselling providers.
  • Resources: Visit our Parent Support section for reading lists, trusted websites and community services. Click Here

Concerned about your child’s safety or wellbeing? Please contact your year pastoral team in the first instance.

Our experienced and compassionate team includes:

  • Pastoral Leads
  • Designated Safeguarding Staff
  • School Counsellors
  • SEND & Inclusion Team

We work together to ensure every student feels seen, supported, and able to thrive.

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