Welcome to our Wellbeing Area, a dedicated space designed to support you with many different aspects of daily life. We know that wellbeing isn’t just one thing – it’s a balance of how we feel in our minds, how we take care of our bodies, and how we connect with the people around us.
In this section, you will find a wide range of topics. While you might be visiting us for a specific reason today, we highly recommend exploring our other topic areas as well.
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Somerset are a partnership between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (CAMHS) and Young Somerset, providing early intervention for mild-to-moderate mental health issues in schools. They support children aged 5–16 through 1:1 and group Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They also support the school in the whole school approach to wellbeing, and can offer small group support for help with exam stress as well as parent workshops and webinar
Our linked educational mental Health Practitioner EMHP is Ali Bryant. Ali works closely with the school to deliver support to young people or parent sessions, however there are also other EMHPs who may offer support.
MHST can offer Cognitive behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Depressions & Low Mood, General Anxiety & Worries, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Separation Anxiety, Health Anxiety and Mild OCD. if you think this is a support you would like, you can speak to a member of staff or Mrs Purton directly, alternatively you can self refer using this link.
Mrs Purton – Associate Assistant Headteacher – SENCo and SEMH Lead
Working across the school and with a wide range of staff to support the whole school approach to wellbeing. They can help with finding the right support for your child when feeling overwhelming, so think of the SEMH Lead as the school’s dedicated champion for your children emotional well-being. Ensuring that the school approach to wellbeing is considered and is a thread that runs throughout the school. Running small groups that focus on self-esteem, resilience, and social skills or support the deliver of parent workshops around wellbeing. By putting well-being first, we help our students grow into confident, happy learners.
Email: mpurton@preston.mnsp.org.uk
Mrs Gray – Assistant Headteacher
Mrs Gray holds the overall responsibility for Pupil Premium and plays a strategic and pivotal role in ensuring that disadvantaged pupils receive the targeted support, high‑quality teaching, and opportunities needed to thrive academically and personally. She leads the school’s approach to diminishing attainment gaps by overseeing the effective use of Pupil Premium funding, monitoring its impact, and ensuring accountability across the school.
Ms Noone – Pupil Premium Support Officer and PFSA
Ms Noone works alongside Mrs Gray to provide enhanced day‑to‑day support for disadvantaged pupils and to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality pastoral care and strengthening engagement with families.
Email: mnoone@preston.mnsp.org.uk
