Student Wellbeing
Overview
At County Sixth Form, our students’ wellbeing is a top priority, as we understand the increased academic pressures of A-Levels can lead to heightened stress. The Sixth Form Team, working in conjunction with our student Welfare Ambassadors, have created a Wellbeing Charter which establishes the principles of our approach to student wellbeing. We aim to foster a feeling of belonging in the County community, understanding that students will have the best Sixth Form experience if their physical and mental wellbeing is healthy.
Wellbeing Charter
Welfare Ambassadors
Our Welfare Ambassadors are appointed at Easter in Year 12 and work alongside the staff leadership to enhance wellbeing provision across the school. Our Welfare Ambassadors for 2024-25 are:
Main School (Year 7 - Year 11)
- Rose
- Layla
Sixth Form (Year 12 - Year 13)
- Maddie
- Harry
- Alice
Project Me
To support student wellbeing, we include 2 hours in students’ timetables each fortnight dedicated to enhancing their physical or mental wellbeing. This is for an activity aside from the students’ studies, it can be individual or as a group and could include examples such as: trip to a coffee shop to read a book, walk in the Surrey countryside near school, a hobby, chess or mindfulness. Project ME is monitored via regular 1:1s with Tutors.
Welfare Ambassadors – Advice
- Be active - Improved physical health can boost mental wellbeing.
- Have some "me time" and try to reduce feelings of guilt - face masks, coffee date (solo or with friends), music, hobbies, Netflix/YouTube.
- Breathing techniques such as box breathing (inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts).
- Gratitude.
- Connect with others – call someone, organise a meet-up.
- Set aside enough time to sleep each night (c.8 hours).
- Never be afraid to reach out for help.
- Efficient organisation of time can reduce stress when it comes to exams and upcoming deadlines.
Previous ‘This Week in Welfare’ articles
Welfare Ambassadors – Phone numbers to contact
- Childline 08001111
- Mental Health Crisis line 0800 915 4644
- Beat 0808 801 0677
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
- Samaritans 116 123
- Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm)
- The Green Hub Teen Garden
- Nearby CYP Haven/Safe Havens (Guildford, Aldershot, etc.) 01483519436
Welfare Ambassadors – Useful Websites
Mobile Apps