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As a college, we have a number of initiatives to enhance the students’ learning experience and create an environment where a student's health and wellbeing is just as important as their academic success.


During 2019, over one hundred members of staff were trained in “Mental Health First Aid” in partnership with Mind Jersey. This training helps to raise awareness of risk factors and warning signs in adolescents, to support early intervention, referral to specialist services and how to help young people experiencing a mental health challenge. By educating staff in this way the college aims to increase its awareness and support for students when they are in need.


The ‘Student Life’ department at Highlands College, is an inhouse support service for students’ wellbeing and engagement. The team has a Safeguard Lead, College Counsellor and a Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator who all engage with students to ensure the students’ individual needs are met and that they receive the support they require, as well as accessing specialist external agency support as needed. Working in a multi-agency way, the Student Life department offers a therapeutic service to support students during times of adversity. The College is also beginning its journey as a Rights Respecting College which upholds the rights of our students and is a key component to good mental health and wellbeing.


As part of a proactive and evidence-based approach, the College has expanded its enrichment and pastoral tutorial offer for all students including students in University College Jersey. Research shows that these are protective factors in social and emotional wellbeing (Shaw, 2014).


Highlands College also takes staff wellbeing seriously and having a whole college approach is key to creating a mentally healthy college. The Senior Leadership team is building upon the work of the College’s wellbeing committee by developing a three-year strategy for staff wellbeing in partnership with the charity “The Diversity Network”.


As a college we recognise there is the potential to do so much more and we are constantly looking to improve our services.


Individuals need to feel supported and empowered regarding their wellbeing and having robust caring and referral systems for both students and staff can support this.


It could therefore be considered that education needs to be at the forefront of any mental health strategy. We should be developing a programme of education that


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equips young people with life skills and coping strategies, as well as creating cultures where awareness is raised and accessing support for mental health needs becomes as normalised as going to the doctor or dentist.


We need to ensure that our curriculums do not just develop our cognitive intelligence but also the whole person, including our emotional intelligence. Enhancing our curriculums with education around wellbeing can perhaps enhance mental health.


Greater education in areas such as (listed below) may enhance our wellbeing and hopefully increase our mental health.


• A healthy and balanced diet • Regular exercise • Positive self-image • Good quality sleep • Emotional literacy • Resilience • Kindness and empathy • Mindfulness • Self-love/care and compassion • Rights and responsibilities • Caring for ourselves, the community and our environment


• Education to access more opportunities


Key factors in promoting a mentally healthy institution were described by the NatCen Social Research & the National Children’s Bureau Research and Policy Team in 2017 as ‘a shared vision for mental health, strong leadership, trusting relationships and high- quality training’.


Consequently, investing and committing to a mental health agenda from Early Years right through to Higher Education and into the workplace is vital if we truly want to make a difference. A consistent approach where children, young people, families and workforce mental health and wellbeing is


prioritised is necessary as prioritising wellbeing may create a more cohesive and flourishing community.


Mental health and wellbeing is, therefore, everyone's responsibility.


Raising awareness, learning about mental wellness and everyone playing their part with regard to looking after our own mental health, supporting others and accessing the right help at the right time, can all provide a solid foundation.


While education alone may not be the full solution, enhancing the curriculum and delivering it in collaboration with experts in the field who can also support students both in their learning and their therapeutic needs may certainly be an excellent starting point.


At Highlands College we know that we may not always get everything right, but our intentions are sincere as we want the best outcomes for our students and staff. We are continually working to improve our services and to try and meet each individual’s needs.


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