Mental health support

The SEND Code of Practice (2014) stresses early, tailored mental health support for learners with SEMH needs. Schools must work with families and specialists to provide strategies, interventions, and a nurturing environment—building resilience, reducing barriers, and ensuring emotional well-being underpins academic and social success.

Short code	Description
Bereavement and Loss	Experiencing the death of someone close or other significant losses (for example, family breakdown, moving home), which can deeply affect a learner's emotions and behaviour.
Peer support	Peer support for mental wellbeing refers to a range of peer-led programmes and approaches that support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Training for staff	Training and interventions for staff to use with individual learners or in class