A Preston North End trust has appointed a mental health officer to support children from five local primary schools with their transition to high school.has welcomed Mary Hewitt, who will form part of the health and well-being team, one of three ‘strands’ of work delivered by the trust – along with community engagement and education.
Mary Hewitt said: “I’m excited to be taking on the role of mental health transformation officer to support identified children in Preston and the surrounding areas transitioning from primary school to secondary school. The programme will take a ‘whole-class’ approach, with one-to-one sessions offered to all pupils who may benefit from additional support.As part of the programme, pupils will join group sessions, which will cover the most relevant topics that affect children between the ages of 11 and 12, including relationships, body image, stress and more.
“We hope to inspire children to continue to achieve their goals and live healthy and active lifestyles, all while utilising the power and appeal of Preston North End.”PNECET, Fleetwood Town Community Trust, Morecambe Community Sports Trust and Accrington Stanley Community Trust delivered the programme alongside the EFL Trust after receiving a £333,709 grant from NHS Charities Together.
“We hope that through Headstart, we can intervene earlier and make a long-lasting positive impact on children’s lives and their well-being. In 2020, one in six children aged 5 to 16 years were identified as having a probable mental disorder, increasing from one in nine in 2017. The pandemic has further impacted mental health, with waiting lists for mental health services soaring.
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