- § personal information about all students' families is regarded by those who work § personal information about all students' families is regarded by those who work in this school as confidential. All staff and volunteers need to be aware of the confidential nature of personal information and will aim to maintain this confidentiality.
- § understand that they need know only enough to prepare them to act with § understand that they need know only enough to prepare them to act with sensitivity to a student and to refer concerns appropriately. The designated leads and Head Teacher will disclose information about a student to other members of staff on a 'need to know' basis only. It is inappropriate to provide all staff with detailed information about the student, the incident, the family and the consequent actions.
- § must be aware that: § must be aware that:
- § cannot promise a student complete confidentiality – instead they must explain § cannot promise a student complete confidentiality – instead they must explain that they may need to pass information to other professionals to help keep the student, or other students, safe.
- § there are concerns about a student's welfare, relevant agencies need to be § there are concerns about a student's welfare, relevant agencies need to be involved at an early stage. If a member of staff or a volunteer has concerns about a student's welfare, of if a student discloses that s/he is suffering abuse or reveals information that gives grounds for concern, the member of staff should speak to their designated person with a view to passing on the information.

### Lead Members of Staff

Whilst all staff have a responsibility to promote the mental health of students. Staff with a specific, relevant remit include:

- • C Moore, Inclusion Manager and Mental Health Coordinator • C Moore, Inclusion Manager and Mental Health Coordinator

Mr J McInerney, Designated Safeguarding Lead

- • R Ferreira Assistant Principal (Inclusion) • R Ferreira Assistant Principal (Inclusion)
- • C Cadwalader, Assistant Principal (Pastoral) • C Cadwalader, Assistant Principal (Pastoral)
- • W Elgar, Assistant Principal (PSHE) • W Elgar, Assistant Principal (PSHE)
- • C Bradley, SENCo • C Bradley, SENCo
- • Mental Health First Aiders • Mental Health First Aiders

Any member of staff who is concerned about the mental health or wellbeing of a student should speak to the Mental Health Lead in the first instance. If there is a fear that the student is in danger of immediate harm then the normal child protection procedures should be followed with an immediate referral to the designated child protection officer of staff or the head teacher. If the student presents a medical emergency then the normal procedures for medical emergencies should be followed, including alerting the first aid staff and contacting the emergency services if necessary. School nurse should follow up in school on students return.

Where a referral to CAMHS is appropriate, this will be led and managed by Miss C Moore, mental health lead. Guidance about referring to CAMHS is provided in Appendix F.

### Individual Mental Health Care Plans

It is helpful to draw up an individual care plan for student causing concern or who received a diagnosis pertaining to their mental health. This should be drawn up involving the pupil, the parents and relevant health professionals. This can include:

- • of a student’s condition • of a student’s condition
- • requirements and precautions • requirements and precautions
- • and any side effects • and any side effects

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