Wellbeing

Whilst it is important to ensure we are physically healthy, it is important to make sure we take care of our mental health and wellbeing too.

The community of Honley High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their emotional and physical welfare. We expect all staff, governors and visitors to share this commitment and support our students and safeguarding team in creating a safe environment by remaining vigilant and placing the welfare of the child above all other concerns.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are:

  • Mrs Halliday - Designated Safeguarding Lead and Assistant Headteacher

  • Mr Hancock - Designated Safeguarding Officer

  • Mr Meads - Assistant Headteacher

  • Mr Corcoran - Pastoral Support Officer

  • Mrs Lord - Head of School

We are a listening school and encourage students to speak to a member of staff if they have any concerns or worries for themselves or a friend so we can help them.

If any urgent safeguarding inquiries arise, our safeguarding team can be contacted at 01484 506484 (8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00pm on Fridays) or by email at office@honley.tlt.school. Alternatively, you can contact Kirklees Children’s Social Care on 01484 456848.

Should you find yourself in a position where you or a friend or a child you know are at immediate risk of significant harm, you can contact the police by calling 999.

Additionally, there is a wide range of local and national support agencies you can contact if you're struggling with difficult feelings and need to talk to someone quickly. We have included some below, but many more can be found on the Kirklees Services Directory and the NHS website https://nhs.uk.

Useful Websites

  • Kooth offers free, safe, and anonymous online support for young people. Mon - Fri, 12.00pm to 10.00pm and Sat - Sun, 6.00pm – 10.00pm

    Plus, a regular magazine with helpful articles, personal experiences and tips from young people and their Kooth team. And discussion boards and your own online journal option to help keep track of your feelings or emotions and reflect on how you are doing.

  • You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to talk about anything that is upsetting you.

    Freephone: 116 123 (free from any phone)

    Email: jo@samaritans.org.uk

  • YoungMinds supports young people, and their parents/carers, with their mental health.

    Help and support for young people, text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger, for free 24/7 urgent help: 85258

  • Worried about a child, phone: 0808 800 5000

    The NSPCC website, including message boards and advice pages, is available 24 hours a day.

    On their site you can also find the latest updates on Counsellor and 1-2-1 chat availability www.childline.org.uk

    ChildLine for children: 0800 1111

  • Childline is a free helpline for children and young people. You can contact a trained counsellor at Childline by phone or online chat about anything. No problem is too big or too small.

    Age range: Under 19Call 0800 11111 or log in at www.childline.org.uk/get-support here

  • 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258.

  • Mental health services are free on the NHS.To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online. Only available in mainland UK.

    For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance

  • FRANK is a website and national telephone helpline offering advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent/volatile substance misuse, including drug misusers, their families, friends and carers.

    Call: 0300 123 6600Text: 82111

  • Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity, offering telephone, online and peer support, and lots of information and resources.

    Helpline is open 365 days a year from 1pm – 9pm during the week, and 5pm–9pm on weekends and bank holidays: 0808 8010677

  • The yOUTh Service works across all of Calderdale and Kirklees, providing support to LGBTQ+ young people, their parents and carers.

    Services may include; one-to-one support, family support, LGBTQ+ Youth Groups, online and over-the-phone support