Wellbeing at Home

A Practical Six-Week Guide for Parents

We all want students to feel safe and to thrive, and if your child is on a waiting list for support, the approach below, may help in the meantime. This six-week guide offers practical steps, if you notice changes in your child’s mood and wellbeing. Each week focusses on small, manageable actions: building routines, strengthening connections, working with school, and accessing support where needed.

Week	Focus	What Parents Can Do	Why It Helps
1	Notice & Calm	• Spot early signs • Create a calm space • Reassure your child	Builds safety and reduces distress
2	Routine & Connect	• Keep daily routines • 10 mins 1:1 time • Identify coping strategies/apps	Reduces anxiety, strengthens connection
3	Work with School	• Contact tutor • Notice patterns • Reduce pressure	Creates consistent support
4	Extra Support	• Use trusted resources • Encourage healthy activities	Adds guidance and support
5	Seek Help	• Contact GP/CAMHS if no improvement • Ask to meet with Head of Year	Accesses specialist support
6-12	Review & Plan	• Reflect together • Build healthy habits • Plan for challenging days	Builds long-term resilience

The resources below provide a mix of simple strategies, expert guidance, and downloadable tools which can be used at home to build confidence and strengthen wellbeing. We recommend exploring these together with your child, encouraging them to find what works best for them.

Anna Freud: Self Care Guides: https://www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing/self-care/
Mental Health UK: Self Help and Resources: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/downloadable-resources/
NHS: Top Tips to Support Mental Health: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health/
Young Minds: Self Care Guides: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/self-care/