{"id":38390,"date":"2019-05-16T08:12:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T07:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=38390"},"modified":"2026-07-01T08:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:22:08","slug":"school-mental-health-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/school-mental-health-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a School Mental Health Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is essential that schools treat the mental health of their students with the importance that it deserves. Anyone can struggle with their mental health at any stage in their life, however the mental health struggles of young people are often ignored until they reach crisis point. Teachers and school staff are well placed to notice changes in a child\u2019s behaviour that may indicate that they are struggling thereby enabling access to early intervention. A whole-school approach to positive mental health can help students to feel seen and confident that their school has their best interests at heart. A school mental health policy can further&nbsp; support this approach, cementing positive mental health into a school\u2019s ethos and signalling to students and parents alike their commitment to supporting all students. In this article we will explain why a school mental health policy is important and provide guidance on how to create one for your setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-a-school-mental-health-policy-is-essential\">Why a School Mental Health Policy is Essential&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual\u2019s mental health is just as important as their physical help. However, despite advancements in recent years, mental health remains a somewhat taboo subject, forcing some to hide their struggles and suffer in silence. Young people, just like adults, can struggle with their mental health. Pressures from both inside and outside of school can make life overwhelming for many students, damaging their emotional wellbeing and impacting their academic achievements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/promoting-mental-health-in-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Promoting positive mental health in schools<\/a> is therefore essential to creating and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. A school mental health policy can play an integral role in the promotion of positive mental health as it highlights a school\u2019s dedication to supporting all students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/children-1.jpg\" alt=\"School pupils working on computers\" class=\"wp-image-82922\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>It is not a legal requirement for a school to have a standalone mental health policy<\/strong>, however, new Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance states that staff should recognise that mental health problems can develop into safeguarding concerns. As part of a school\u2019s responsibility to keep children safe, staff should therefore know how to recognise changes in behaviour that suggest that a child may be experiencing a mental health problem or be at risk of developing one. Teachers and school staff are well placed to notice any warning signs that a child is struggling with their mental health. A school mental health policy recognises this position and acknowledges the importance of noticing these signs to keep children safe, especially as they could indicate wider safeguarding concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s Plan for Change seeks to break down barriers to opportunity. One of the ways in which it aims to do this is by improving support for children and young people\u2019s mental health and wellbeing in schools. This is because good mental health and wellbeing improves standards and helps students to achieve and thrive in their education. Good mental health enables students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop key life skills, particularly social and emotional skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieve academically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have better longer term outcomes, such as future employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department for Education (DfE) encourages embedding an evidence-based, holistic, whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing to help students achieve these goals. A school mental health policy clearly shows a school\u2019s approach to mental health whilst ensuring that pupils receive continually high standards of support. Moreover, it provides a clear framework for how a school will approach mental health, thereby supporting robust safeguarding measures.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/writing.jpg\" alt=\"Child writing at school\" class=\"wp-image-82924\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-include-in-a-school-mental-health-policy\">What to Include in a School Mental Health Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A school mental health policy should detail the school\u2019s approach to mental health. It should outline how a school will increase understanding and awareness of mental health issues and provide guidance to staff, students and parents on how the school will support those struggling with their mental health. A comprehensive mental health policy can serve as a clear indicator to students that they will be able to get the help that they need in times of crisis and that their concerns will be listened to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find that other policies, such as safeguarding or anti-bullying policies, already allude to your school\u2019s approach to mental health. You may therefore question why a separate policy is necessary. However, a separate stand-alone mental health policy reaffirms a schools commitment to supporting their student\u2019s mental health and helps to ensure that there are no gaps in the promotion of positive mental health. The DfE notes that schools should have clear systems and processes in place for early intervention and identification. A school mental health policy can succinctly collate any policies that may relate to mental health in one central place, ensuring staff and students can easily understand the systems and processes that they need to follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/teachers-1.jpg\" alt=\"Teachers looking at documents together\" class=\"wp-image-82921\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A school mental health policy, as with any policy, <strong>must be tailored to suit the needs of your individual school<\/strong>. Having a policy that does not match your environment can quickly render it redundant and hinder any support that can be offered. As such, <strong>the information provided below should be used as a guide only and must be adapted for your setting<\/strong>. Below you will find a skeletal example of what could be included in a school mental health policy. You can read content suggestions for each section in more detail in the example policy later in the article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your school mental health policy could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Policy Statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Policy Scope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Policy Aims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key Staff Members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching about Mental Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support at School and in the Local Community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signposting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying Needs and Warning Signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing Disclosures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidentiality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole School Approach\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working with Parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with Other Agencies and Partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting Peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may choose to add or remove sections depending on the needs of your school. Whatever you choose to do, you must ensure that your policy is easily accessible and written in a way that everyone can clearly understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-experttip tip__box\"><div class=\"tip__title__container\"><div class=\"tip__title__text\"><div class=\"tip__title__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/hub-custom-blocks-plugin\/expert-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"Expert Icon\"\/><\/div><h3>Looking for More?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p>Supporting children with their mental health can be challenging but it is vital that school staff can recognise the signs that a child may be struggling. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/mental-health\/child-mental-health-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Mental Health Training<\/a> will give your staff the confidence to recognise signs of poor mental health and know what to do to support that child.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-implement-and-maintain-your-policy\">How to Implement and Maintain Your Policy&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be helpful to see a school mental health policy as a living document. This ensures that its efficacy is constantly being monitored and avenues remain open for feedback and adaptation. This can also support policy\u2019s implementation which, as with all policies, should not simply be written down and forgotten about. The implementation of a successful and effective school mental health policy goes beyond printing a few pages of A4 and handing them out to parents. <strong>It must be embedded into a school\u2019s culture, modeled by staff and reflect the needs of students.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/teachernadpupil.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher with pupil in school\" class=\"wp-image-82925\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To support the implementation of a school mental health policy schools can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Involve students<\/strong> \u2013 When young people feel listened to they are more likely to trust the adults around them. This can encourage them to speak to a teacher or member of school staff when they are struggling before it reaches crisis point. Involving students in the development of a school mental health policy helps to ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/pupil-voice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pupil voice<\/a> is a core part of the policy. Involving students does not mean allowing them to write the policy, however, you may choose to gather small groups of students and ask them for their views on how the school could support their mental health. This insight could form a fundamental part of the policy and, as it would accurately reflect the needs of students, help it to feel more authentic. Alternatively, when reviewing a school mental health policy, you may ask students what they want to change or what they think works well. This keeps the policy as a living document that authentically reflects the lived experiences of the students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encourage Open Communication<\/strong> \u2013 A school mental health policy signals that mental health is not something that should be spoken about in hushed whispers in the corridor or as harmful rumours to spread about other students. Openly discussing mental health and how anyone\u2019s mental health can be impacted at any time, helps to normalise it which in turn stops it being a taboo subject. This reaffirms a school\u2019s ethos and dedication to supporting students in times of crisis. Open communication also includes being honest. This could include sharing elements of the policy that might need updating or, where appropriate and without revealing personal details, perhaps sharing how the mental health policy has helped others in the past. This highlights a school\u2019s dedication to keeping their mental health policy as a living document that can be adapted as needed to ensure that it consistently supports students. It also highlights how a school can and will follow through on their commitments to their pupils.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring that staff are well trained emboldens them to offer holistic support to students. Comprehensive training gives staff the confidence to recognise signs of poor mental health and act accordingly. Training works in tandem with a school mental health policy as it ensures that school staff have a base level of understanding that can help to identify mental health concerns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Visual Aids<\/strong> \u2013 Aspects of a mental health policy could be turned into posters that are prominently displayed around school. Posters may cover signs that someone is struggling with their mental health, guidance and the details of who to turn to in times of mental overwhelm, or tips on what someone can do to maintain positive mental health. Prominently displaying these posters can provide students with guidance whenever they need whilst keeping the policy as an active thought in their minds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/classroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pupils in the classroom\" class=\"wp-image-82923\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To ensure that your school mental health policy is a living document it must be reviewed regularly. The policy cannot be something that is written once and then reprinted year after year even if it is not fit for purpose. Encourage teachers to share their opinions and where appropriate, students too. Monitoring the efficacy of a mental health policy is integral to making sure that it actually works and reflects the needs of the people it is intended to support. It may be beneficial to review your policy at the end of each academic year, taking the time to look back on instances when the policy needed to be used and assessing whether it was effective and timely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-school-mental-health-policy-example\">School Mental Health Policy Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find an example of a school mental health policy. The example includes a detailed insight into the example sections listed above which can be tailored to suit the needs of your school setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is vital that you adapt the policy to meet your individual needs. Therefore, you should not use the policy as a template, but as a starting point for your own tailored policy.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2056\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/HST_Hub_SchoolMentalHealthPolicy.png\" alt=\"School mental health policy example\" class=\"wp-image-82952\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/school-mental-health-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-downloadbox\"><button>School Mental Health Policy Example<\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All schools have a responsibility to support the wellbeing of their students. Mental health plays a notable role in a child\u2019s wellbeing and should be addressed as part of a holistic approach to supporting young people. A school mental health policy reiterates a school\u2019s commitment to mental health, encouraging students and staff to be open and work together to develop and maintain a mentally healthy school.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-further-resources\">Further Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/promoting-mental-health-in-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Promote Positive Mental Health in Schools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/mental-health-resources-for-schools\/\">Mental Health Resource Pack for Schools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/mental-health\/child-mental-health-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Mental Health Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A school mental health policy reiterates a school\u2019s commitment to mental health. 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