--- title: "Mental Health First Aiders" url: "https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/news/2026-02-10-mental-health-first-aiders" school: "Selwood Academy" --- # Mental Health First Aiders 10 February 2026 Did you know? Our school has trained Mental Health First Aiders, offering wellbeing check-ins and pastoral support when children need it most. We also have a full-time ELSA practitioner, providing a safe, supportive space for children to express their thoughts and feelings through talking, drawing, and journaling. Children are taught practical strategies such as breathing, grounding, and regulation techniques, helping them feel calm, confident, and supported when emotions feel overwhelming. [ Children’s Mental Health Week - Monday](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/news/2026-02-09-children-s-mental-health-week-monday) [Important - Emails ](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/news/2026-02-11-important-emails) ### Parents - [Term Dates](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/termdates) - [School Calendar](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/calendar) - [Admissions](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/admissions) - [New Parents](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/new-parents-carers) - [School Day](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/school-day) - [Lunch Menu](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/lunch-menu) - [Medications](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/medications) - [Arbor Parent Portal & App ](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/parent-app-arbour) - [Parent’s Evening Booking](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/parent-s-evening-booking) - [After School Clubs](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/After-school-club) - [Attendance/Absence and Leave Requests](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/leave-request) - [Equipment](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/equipment) - [Parent Pay](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/parent-pay) - [Letters](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/letters) - [Newsletters](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [Uniform](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/uniform) - [Pastoral Support ](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/pastoral-support) - [Wrap Around Care (WAC)](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/wrap-around-care-wac) ![Selwood Academy](https://files.schudio.com/selwood-academy/images/logo/Logo_No_Type.png) #### Selwood Academy Berkley Rd Frome Somerset BA11 2EF 01373 462798 #### Useful Links: - [Parent's Evening](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/useful-information/parent-s-evening-booking) - [Parent's Letter](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/letters) - [New Parents/Carers](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/parents/new-parents-carers) - [Lettings and 3G Pitch](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/Lettings-and-3G-Pitch) - [Vacancies](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/job-vacancies) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Selwood-Academy-Frome-466714163402515) - [X](https://twitter.com/SelwoodAcademy) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJiQAiBYSOgiwJVxH-PQjw) © Copyright 2018–2026 Selwood Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://selwood.somerset.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)