Safeguarding, Mental Health and Well-Being

Here at Dean Valley Safeguarding, Mental Health and Well-being plays a massive part for all of our children, parents and staff.

Embedded through our whole school ethos, all areas of the curriculum and through every child and every adult, mental health, growth mindset and mindfulness is the natural culture at Dean Valley.

Mrs McPherson (Headteacher) is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Mrs Fisher (Assisstant Headteacher) is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Senior Mental Health Lead and Mental Health First Aider.

Mrs Dumbleton is the Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

Watch this video - It tells you all about the Rights of a Child - We are a UNICEF Gold Award Rights Respecting School.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F7ie1z07aM 

 

Charlie Webber Mental Health Webinars - Free mental health webinars

 

How to have a Growth Mindset -  http://youtu.be/Cgy5LIws5yo

 

Support from Childline -  http://childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

 

Support for Young People - http://themix.org.uk

 

Guidance and support for people experiencing problems with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health problems - https://www.alcoholrehabcheshire.co.uk

 

 

Files to Download

Looking After Your Emotional Wellbeing Looking After Your Emotional Wellbeing Information for Parents How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety How to Look After Your Mental Health How to Look After Your Mental Health Using Mindfulness How To Sleep Better British Red Cross Calendar of Kindness British Red Cross Routine Planner British Red Cross Digital Devices Study Plan and Information British Red Cross Using Social Media for Good Study Plan and Information Mental Health Awareness Week Unpaid Carers Information Wellbeing Pack Resource Pack for Parents How to Listen so Children Will Talk Tips for Starting Mental Health Conversations 122 Questions To Get Your Child Talking About School Back to school anxiety Helping Your Child to Make New Friends Understanding & Responding to Challenging Behaviour Parent pres - Gender Equality at Dean Valley 2(3) Online Safety Parent support links March 2026

Dean Valley Community Primary School, Albert Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5HS

School opens at 8:50 am and closes at 3:20 pm