York High School has developed some really useful health and wellbeing advice and support under the umbrella, YHS Cares. This has been designed to help support with pupils’ health and wellbeing.
Pupils and parents can find help and advice across a range of topics and links directing to websites for further advice and support.
Anyone with concerns can contact the Heads of House and Pupil Welfare Office or Miss Masterman.
In 2020, one in six children (16%) aged five to 16 had a probable mental health disorder up from one in nine (11%) in 2017.
It is worrying and stressful for any parent to see their child having difficulty with their mental health, and when you search for information it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled ‘Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People. A Toolkit for Parents’. It is designed to provide an overview of the key topics, signpost to further information from trusted sources, and share insights from parents and young people who have been through it.
This toolkit will help you to:
Download the Parents Toolkit here.
Place2Be have the following practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour here.
How to look after your mental health
How to overcome fear and anxiety
How to manage and reduce stress
🏉 York RLFC Foundation is running a free turn-up-and-play, indoor multi-sports session on Friday 3 January, 1:30 – 3:30pm at Our Lady’s Church Hall, Cornlands Road. Suitable for children aged 5+. No need to book, just turn up on the day!
This Friday each and every stamp is worth double! How many stamps can you get? ⏫ ❓ 🌟
Our #YHSWay focus for this week is 'Routines and Habits – Strong Finish'
Year 9 will be off timetable for an exciting Drop Down Day on Thursday. They will be designing their own business in the morning (there are prizes to be won!) and watching YOLO! a performance by An Invisible Man in the afternoon.
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