At South Lake, we believe that children achieve well and flourish when they feel safe and happy. Their wellbeing is our first priority.

We have shared below, some useful links which may provide information and support to our parents, carers and children.

Who can I talk to at South Lake? 

Your child's class teacher is available to chat through any concerns you may have and is your first point of contact. 

Other contacts within school;

• Mrs Stobie - Family Support Advisor, Pastoral Welfare, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Extended Day Supervisor

• Miss Stickley - SENCO and Deputy Safeguarding Lead

• Mrs Thorpe - Deputy Head of School and Safeguarding Lead

To arrange an appointment or speak with someone please email or call the school office; email: admin@southlake.wokingham.sch.uk or Tel: 01189 691672  or we can be found most mornings on the school playground.

As a school, we can request support from the Mental Health Support Team facilitated by Wokingham Borough Council. 

Please click on the below link to find details of their offering.

Local Offer MHST

  Where can I access emotional wellbeing and mental health information to support my child?

Here are some links you may find helpful;

• Kooth 

• Talking to your child - An article by Young Minds

• The Education Hub

• The Mix

• Arc

• Wokingham Borough Council New Emotional Wellbeing Hub for children and young people

• Young Minds - Parents helpline and webchat

• ChatHealth - anonymous text messaging service for parents of 5 -19 year olds - please see poster attached below

Where can I access emotional wellbeing and mental health information for myself as a parent/carer?

• NSPCC How to take care of your mental health as a parent and carer

•  5 ways to adult wellbeing

 Activities for young people's emotional wellbeing 

• Kooth Mini Activities Brochure

• 5 Day Mindfullness Activity Pack

• Making a Worry Box

• Wellbeing Jar Activity

• Design a Dream Catcher

• My Feelings Iceberg

There are many ways to access support for both yours and your child's emotional wellbeing and the above links and resources are just a few. 

We are here to support you and your child, so please make contact with us if you are concerned or worried about your, or your child's wellbeing, we are here for you.