From January 2026, River Primary School will be working with the NELFT NHS Emotional Wellbeing Teams.

Emotional Wellbeing Teams are a government initiative also known nationally as Mental Health Support Teams. They are specially trained to help children at school with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. The EWT will work alongside the existing pastoral support in school.

From time to time, children and young people need additional support with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Getting the right support early can prevent problems getting bigger, so that your child can enjoy school, home, time with family and friends, and other activities.

How the EWT can support:

• Whole school activities and workshops, to promote emotional wellbeing and increase understanding of how to take care of our mental health.

• Group and 1:1 sessions to support parents/carers including:

• Supporting your children with worries and fears

• Understanding your child's behaviour

• Parent Workshops online

• Online Support intervention (OSI) for parents. 

Emotional Wellbeing Team Website