In comparison to previously favoured terms such as ‘school refuser’, EBSA highlights the impact of unmet emotional needs over school non-attendance which then informs the intervention offered for students struggling to attend school. Supporting the psychological needs of young people with attendance difficulties is therefore crucial to create change. The LinkEdUp programme, designed and delivered by the Royal Free Hospital School and Camden’s Educational Psychology Service, aims to re-engage young people with school by supporting students, families and school staff to implement a phased return to school. This talk will outline the nature of the initial 2 week re-engagement programme and follow up support offered to schools and families over two terms. Early evaluation data suggests that the LinkEdUp programme has had a positive impact on student attendance and engagement with learning: further impact data will also be discussed.

The last 18 months have been particularly hard for young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Young people and their families in need of urgent help with their mental health can get free 24/7 support from trained NHS professionals by telephone.

The NHS has set up free telephone lines across London for young people in distress, open all day, every day, and staffed by trained mental health professionals. They can provide immediate support, or refer people to other sources of help if needed.

RFHCS has been judged to be outstanding following our Section 5 inspection under the new OFSTED framework on Oct 9th and 10th 2019. This is a fantastic achievement and we are very proud of all pupils, staff, governors and all our colleagues in the NHS. Final report is attached below.   

https://www.acamh.org/event/ldn-twi/

Really pleased to announce that Steve Green, Deputy Headteacher, received his 'Inspirational Educator in the education of children with medical needs' Award from the Worshipful Company of Educators at Painters Hall in Central London on Friday night (29th March).

A lovely article in 'Teach Secondary' magazine from one of our former Day School pupils about their experiences at an Outward Bound centre during our summer activity week and how it helped her to manage her anxiety.