We work hard to support both the physical and mental health of children who attend Beckers Green Primary school. Please find below the mental health strategy for our school which clearly shows support available. 

Mrs Dunne is our Pastoral Support Manager and is trained in drawing and talking therapy.  She mentors a number of our children who require support.  Mrs Dunne has completed Mental Health Lead training in our school and is already a trained mental health first aider. 

Please come and talk to us if you are concerned about your child's mental health as we can make referrals ourselves or support you to do the same if necessary to the appropriate support agencies. 

You can also read publications on supporting children's mental health and anxiety.

Neurodivergence and Mental Health:

In the year of 2025-2026, the Pastoral Team have undertaken some significant training in supporting children with mental health challenges and looked at this from the perspective of neurodiversity in particular. Although this is a difficult topic, we thought it might be useful to share some of the resources and links to agency support on our website, in conjunction with the HCRG Care Group.

Mental health resources and support

SET CAMHS – mental health support for children and young people in Essex Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) CAMHS | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

SET CAMHS - How can I help myself?

Information about other support available in Essex Mental health | Essex Local Offer

KIDS Inspire A children's mental health charity offering trauma recovery services for the family

Kooth free online counselling for ages 11-18 in Essex www.kooth.com

YoungMinds mental health charity for children and young people www.youngminds.org.uk

General resources

Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child Neurodiversity | Essex Family Forum

Essex Family Forum Home | Essex Family Forum

Multi Schools Council Home - Multi Schools Council

KIDS Autism Hub Kids Autism Hub – A new support service for Essex, Southend, and Thurrock Aimed at 12–25-year-olds but families of younger children can be referred by their school

Self-harm and suicide

Link to information about crisis support: Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) CAMHS | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Alumina free online self-harm support group for 11-19 year olds www.selfharm.co.uk 

Calm Harm an award-winning app developed to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm

Papyrus “Supporting your child: self-harm and suicide” a guide for parents and carers www.papyrus-uk.org