Wellbeing, Mental Health & Counselling

At FRAM School, wellbeing is not an extra—it is the foundation for everything else we do. We work to ensure that every child feels emotionally safe, connected and confident, and that they have trusted adults they can turn to when life feels challenging.

 

 

Our Approach to Wellbeing

We aim to foster a school community where all students feel valued, respected and able to reach their potential, with wellbeing embedded into everyday school life rather than treated as an add-on.

Our work is grounded in principles such as child-centeredness, safety and protection, respect and dignity, participation and empowerment, inclusion and equity, holistic development and collaboration with families and external agencies.

Our work is grounded in principles such as child-centeredness, safety and protection, respect and dignity, participation and empowerment, inclusion and equity, holistic development and collaboration with families and external agencies.

 

 

Mental Health in Daily School Life

Mental health is supported through a planned wellbeing and PSHE curriculum that helps children explore emotions, relationships, challenges and personal growth in an age-appropriate way.

In everyday lessons, social-emotional learning is woven into the classroom so students learn to recognise feelings, manage stress, show empathy and make thoughtful decisions in a positive, inclusive climate.

Alongside this universal approach, we offer extra support – such as small-group or individual interventions, mentoring and collaboration with external professionals – for students who are experiencing more complex emotional or mental health needs.

 

 

Counselling & Individual Support

Our in-school counselling service offers a calm, confidential space where students can seek help with academic, social or emotional difficulties, using a person-centred approach that respects each student’s dignity and individuality.

Support follows a tiered system: teachers first provide strategies and check-ins in the classroom, Heads of Year offer more targeted assistance where needed, and the counselling department becomes involved for students facing significant or ongoing challenges.

The counsellor also supports parents and staff through guidance, consultations and whole-school prevention work, promoting mental health awareness and ensuring that vulnerable groups are identified early and supported in partnership with families and external agencies when appropriate.