Welcome to Wellbeing

Welcome to the Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing section of our website. My name is Sue Brewster, and I am the Wellbeing Lead and School Counsellor at Ribston Hall.  I oversee the day-to-day running of the Wellbeing Hub and, along with an amazing group of staff we look after students who need some extra support during their school day.

The Hub features an area that includes my office, along with those of Key Stage Pastoral Assistant Mrs. Hayley Shurmer, Assistant SENCo Mrs. Katie Howells, and Teaching Assistant Rachel Sanders. It also houses a dedicated medical room, and a quiet area with comfortable seating.

We have a workspace designed to support students who need additional help and a ‘Wellbeing Pod’, which is available for use by external professionals such as counsellors and social workers.

The Wellbeing Hub and the staff within it support the work of the Heads of Year who look after our students. All students are encouraged to visit the Wellbeing Hub whenever they have concerns or are struggling during their school day.  There is always someone on hand to give advice or guidance or offer some emotional support.  Staff in Wellbeing can arrange, in conjunction with the Head of Year, further support that is more formalised if needed. 

At Ribston Hall, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing with all students, their families and members of staff and trustees through a whole school strategy. Mental Health and psychological wellbeing are fundamental to broader health and wellbeing. Our emotional wellbeing is just as important as our physical health.

These pages provide all members of the school community with easier access to helpful apps, websites, and a directory of information and available services. You can also find our Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Policy on our Policies page.

Mrs Sue Brewster

Wellbeing Lead & School Counsellor