Our Year 12 and 13 MIND Mentors have been trained by MIND. They support our students’ facing everyday challenges by providing a safe space for them to express their feelings. They are great at offering guidance on planning school work, friendships and provide a listening ear. Mentors encourage positive relationships with peers. They work to boost the young person's confidence and help them set and achieve personal goals.
Please contact Mrs Dutton, [email protected], in Student Support if you would like to be paired with a MIND Mentor.
A young carer is a child or young person under the age of 18 who provides care and support to a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, has mental health problems, or is affected by substance misuse.
The role of a young carer can significantly impact their education, social life, and overall well-being. They may experience higher levels of stress, have less time for schoolwork and extracurricular activities, and face social isolation.
We have our own Young Carers support group at school, they meet every half term in the side room next to Student Support.
Please contact Mrs Payne, [email protected] or visit her in Student Support for more information. Alternatively look on the Bucks Young Carers website
Many girls in Year 10 choose to become Befrienders. Each form in Years 7 and 8 has four Befrienders who visit regularly to offer a friendly face to the younger pupils. Joining secondary school can be a difficult adjustment, and girls are often more ready to talk about these issues with fellow students who have been through the same experience only a few years ago. Every class from Years 7 to 11 also has a Form Prefect who meets with them once a week and is available to discuss any problems or questions that the girls have.
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9QB
