Student information
How do students report a safeguarding concern?
Students can speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team or any member of staff. All staff have annual and regular safeguarding training led by the DSL.
Support available
Universal Support
- Tutor/ Head of Year
- Student Wellbeing HUB
- Breakfast Club
Targeted Support
Reading for Empowerment: Six-week reading intervention, where students will engage with specially selected books designed to evoke discussion and promote self-efficacy and personal empowerment.
Strengthening Minds: Offer exciting, interactive programmes that help engage, teach, and develop the mental wellbeing of young people. To visit their website click here.
“I Can” Project: Our "I Can" project is dedicated to supporting students who face similar challenges and barriers in their personal development. By identifying and addressing these common obstacles, we tailor our sessions to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and empowerment they need to succeed.
Each students needs are unique, and our approach reflects that. We offer flexible session formats, which can be one-time interventions or a series of up to six weekly sessions, depending on the individual requirements of each student. Our goal is to foster resilience, build confidence, and help all students realise their potential.
The "I Can" project takes a holistic approach to positively impact students’ mental health, wellbeing, aspirations, socialisation, and overall personal growth. Through this multifaceted approach, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)
ELSA staff provide emotional and social support for students, helping them navigate challenges and reach their full potential at school.
ELSA can help with: Loss and bereavement, Emotional Literacy, Self-esteem, Social Skills, Friendship issues, Relationships, Managing strong feelings, Anxiety and worries, Bullying, Conflict, Emotional Regulation, Growth Mindset, Social and therapeutic stories, Problem solving.
School Counsellor - Tony Stuart
As a qualified integrative counsellor with 20 years of experience, I specialise in working therapeutically with young people and adults in various settings. I hold a 1st class BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychology and am a registered practitioner with the BACP.
My passion for helping disengaged youth has grown through my extensive work, including 10 years in youth offending services and 7 years in primary and secondary schools. I began my career as a bereavement counsellor and expanded my expertise to play therapy with Place2Be. Currently, I also teach counselling skills at Levels 3-4, sharing my psychoeducational knowledge and experience.
Working in schools has deepened my understanding of the unique challenges in educational settings and the diverse therapeutic needs of students. I use various models—psychodynamic, systematic, cognitive, and solution-focused—tailoring my approach to each student. I adopt a non-directive style for those who struggle to express emotions and a more directive method for those comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings.
School counselling addresses academic, career, and personal/social domains. Therapeutic support offers students a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their issues. My integrative approach helps students improve self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, and find a clearer sense of direction in life.
Useful Links
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Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to help. |
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Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime. |
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Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help. Get free, safe and anonymous support. |
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xplains what mental health problems are, what may cause them, and the many different kinds of help, treatment and support that are available. Also provides guidance on where to find more information, and tips for friends and family. |
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We help children who’ve been abused, protect children at risk, and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. |
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You can text us any time, day or night. Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous. It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK. |
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The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social or our counselling service. |
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[link needs updated information] We all work together at Harris Science Academy East London to help with any problems you may have in or out of school. |
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You are not alone. However, you're feeling right now, things can get better. And we're here to help. |
