The Hope Project has been developed over the past five years and helps create positive outcomes for children that have an emotional need for support. The Hope Project trains school staff to understand the mental health of young people and to enhance their supportive, listening skills. This provision, delivered in school, complements a whole school approach to positive health and psychological wellbeing.
Hope Project schools offer a safe space in an environment where the child feels comfortable. This has additional benefits such as the adults’ familiarity with the child/family which in turn helps to create a trusting relationship.
Why mental health is important in schools
Many schools are noticing the lack of resources to support pupils’ emotional needs and an increasing wait for social and health services to get involved. Knowing how to manage students’ strong emotions and crises has been invaluable to many schools. This is what The HOPE Project provides.