Learning Mentor
At Rice Lane Primary and Nursery School, all adults are committed to ensuring that every individual is able to achieve their full potential.
In supporting this vision, we recognise that some children may experience additional barriers to learning which require support.
Whether the barrier comes in the form of academic, social or emotional, the role of a Learning Mentor is crucial in our delivery of bespoke interventions so that learners thrive during their time at Rice Lane.
Mr Soulsby is our Learning Mentor
He works with the children on a one-to-one basis, in group work and sometimes with the class.
He also works closly with families, providing both emotional and practical support in a variety of ways. This may vary from general advice, signposting and providing practical support and training, to specific support through an EHAT.
For the children, Mr Soulsby plans and delivers bespoke SEMH interventions with the aim of:
– Improving children’s self esteem and confidence
– Supporting children to develop regulation strategies
– Enabling children to resolve conflicts within friendship and peer groups
– Instilling a growth mindset and developing resilience
– Developing social skills and helping children understand appropriate ways to communicate and interct with others
– Helping pupils to realise their potential and explore new interests and develop new skills
– Providing transition support
– Providing support for those who have/are experiencing sensitive circumstances
For families, Mr Soulsby provides guidance and support in the form of:
– A supportive link between school and home
– Parent workshops
– Knowledge of training and training relevant for parents
– Practical support for specific needs
– Signposting to external agencies and organisations
– Early Help Coordination
How often will my child see the learning mentor?
The work that your child will do with the Learning Mentor is part of an agreed plan.
The types of activities that the Lerning Mentor may do with your child include:
– 1:1 sessions
– Group sessions
– Check-ins and completing Voice of the Child
– Support in classroom lessons
– Support on the playground at lunchtime
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
At Rice Lane we know that good learning and achieving a fulfilling life depend on much more than just strong teaching or a focus on academic progress and attainment. We pride ourselves on that every member of the team considers each child’s broader well-being as being of paramount importance. We, therefore, create opportunities and take the time to get to know the children in our care well and, when necessary, aim to support them and their families in addressing any issues in their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
External Service Supporting Young People in Liverpool
YPAS
CAMHS
CAMHS Mental Health is a place to find all things mental health at Alder Hey. You’ll find links to all of the mental health services on offer. Click on the links below to find out more about their services.
Bobby Colleran Trust
The Bobby Colleran Trust are a UK charity dedicated to road safety awareness, children’s mental health, and bereavement support. Their vision is to create safe communities and empower young lives.
If your child is experiencing loss, which can include the loss of a person in traumatic circumstances, our team of experienced counsellors can help them explore this difficult event.
https://www.thebobbycollerantrust.org.uk/
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network
ADDvanced Solutions provide community based learning, coaching and mentoring programmes and health, wellbeing and enrichment activities for families living with Neurodevelopmental conditions.
The Isabella Trust
The Isabella Trust aims to support parents, carers and families of children with autism and sensory difficulties by providing support, information and access to training, courses and workshops.
Adult Mental Health Support in Liverpool
The Life Rooms
The Life Rooms aim to help you improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Whatever the issue; from housing and employment, to lifestyle or exercise.
They’re there when you’re ready to take your next steps towards a healthier life. Their services are available to anyone aged 18+
Talking Therapies Liverpool
This service provides psychological treatments, sometimes called talking therapy, to help people with common mental health problems such as feeling stressed, feeling low in mood (depressed) or very nervous (anxiety). This service is free and accessible to anyone over the age of 16. You can find more information about this service by clicking any of the links below.
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/liverpool/talking-therapies
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/event
Sean’s Place
Sean’s Place aims is to improve men’s mental health and well-being across Sefton and Liverpool City Region through support specifically identified to improve confidence and self-esteem for men whilst reducing symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety. You can find more information by clicking the link below.
Liverpool Bereavement Service
Liverpool Bereavement Services provide 1:1 counselling for people who are struggling to cope with a loss. Grief is a natural process but it can be a complex and overwhelming emotional experience and bring feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Sharing your feelings and thoughts with a sensitive, focused and supportive counsellor is likely to be a healing process.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a free non-judgemental service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. They are a helpline for anyone in distress. They can support with anything from relationship and family problems to suicidal thoughts. Remember you are not alone.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/
LivPaC
LivPaC is a group of parents and carers of children and young people with special additional needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who work with education, health and care services to ensure the services they plan and deliver are fit for purpose and meet the needs of children, young people and their families across Liverpool.
https://www.wellchild.org.uk/in-your-area/liverpool-parents-and-carers-forum-livpac/
Support in the Community
The Salvation Army
Northcote has had strong links the The Salvation Army for a number of years. They provide a number of services such as a foodbank, employment support, legal advice and courses. In addition to the adult services, they run holiday clubs for families eligible to benefit related free school meals. You can find out more on their website or ask staff in school about the holiday club.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/liverpool-walton
The Opening Doors Project
The Mission of The Opening Doors Project is to promote positive mental health in families and build resilient communities. Their Vision is to provide activities and services to promote happiness and create sustainable memories for families and the community. They have a number of activities available regularly. Their weekly activities can be viewed below or alternatively, visit their website which can be found in the link below.
https://fisd.liverpool.gov.uk/kb5/liverpool/fsd/service.page?id=KhErOZf103o
Caring for your mental health at home
5 ways to wellbeing
Just as we are encouraged to eat five portions of Fruit and Veg each day, following the 5 Ways to Wellbeing is a fun way to support your mental health and wellbeing.
