Help with Mental Health in Schools Blog

Supporting children and families impacted by domestic abuse

Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime that is not reported to the police.

EduPod offers CALM & ORDER against the CHAOS OF COVID

I never thought I would see the day where guidance for schools changed on a monthly sometimes weekly basis.

Clare Erasmus: My EduPod Journey as a Designated Mental Health Lead- Month 3

CONGRATULATIONS

Clare Erasmus: My EduPod Journey as a Designated Mental Health Lead- Month 2

The first term is always so hectic in schools but it’s important we complete a thorough self-assessment before we decide to introduce any new mental health & wellbeing...

Eddie Wilkes 'A particular feature I was impressed with..'

Eddie Wilkes (Former Headteacher and Executive Headteacher) shares his views about EduPod.

Clare Erasmus: My EduPod Journey as a Designated Mental Health Lead- Month 1

It is the start of the academic year and with Covid-19 pressures not showing any sign of abating the role of the Designated Mental health Lead is more important than ever in...

SAS teams up with Innovating Minds to improve well-being in schools

Andy Mellor, a past president of NAHT, is National Wellbeing Director for the Schools Advisory Service which provides absence insurance and a range of medical and welfare...

EduPod becomes apart of the core safeguarding offer for Orchard Hill Academy

EduPod is an online platform created by Dr Asha Patel (CEO & Clinical Psychologist) and the team at Innovating Minds. It will help mental health leads to plan, manage and...

The Impact of Witnessing Domestic Abuse

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on domestic abuse, statistics revealed that domestic violence has surged since the lockdown. The UK’s largest domestic abuse charity,...

A Whole School Approach: What Does It Really Mean?

Introduction ‘A whole school approach to mental health’ (Also known as a ‘a mentally healthy environment’) has been a hot topic in the education sector (rightly so) but what...