William Patten Primary School
Stoke Newington Church Street
London N16 0NX
Office Manager: Rita Quigley
SENDCo: Caitlin Shaw
At William Patten we believe that supporting children’s social and emotional well-being is a crucial part of their childhood journey. Learning to understand and manage our feelings early on, gives us vital social and emotional skills for later in life. We are committed to providing an environment where children talk about their own wellbeing and mental health. We teach them to notice their emotions, talk about how they are feeling and develop good emotional intelligence. Pupils learn to effectively communicate their own emotions, build resilience and understand how other people may be feeling.
We support all of our pupils to learn the following:
Knowing Emotions – recognising a feeling as it happens
Managing Emotions – what to do to help themselves if they feel anxious or upset
Handling Relationships – form positive and respectful relationships with others
Empathy – be aware and understanding of other people’s emotions
Self-Motivation – be in charge of their emotions rather than controlled by them
The mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community is supported by the Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHWB) Team, which has been developed alongside the Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools (WAMHs) Project.
The MHWB Team consists of:
MHWB Lead – Sian Davies (DHT)
Place2Be School Project Manager – Sarah Fowler
CAMHs Worker in School (CWiS) – Lora Linhares-Marx
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) – Cansu Yilmaz currently on maternity leave (cover TBC)
SENDCO – Caitlin Shaw
Staff, Parent and Pupil Wellbeing Champions – Luke (Y3 Teacher) and Jane (School Admin Team)
Wellbeing Governor – Nandi Simpson
Wellbeing and good mental health is at the heart of everything we do: when we talk to each other, through our curriculum, awareness events and special assemblies. We care for and support each other – making William Patten a very special place.
The Family Coach Service is a team of 2 (Rachel and Emily). Together they work under the Educational Psychologist Service within Hackney’s Integrated SEND Services to provide coaching opportunities for families of SEN.
They are a needs-based service which means families do not need an official diagnosis or EHC Plan to access their services. Just an identified need or difference in any of the 4 areas of SEND:
If you are unsure whether they are a service for you, please contact them at familycoach@hackney.gov.uk and we will be happy to address any concerns or answer any questions
For further information about the Family Coaching Service…
Our CWIS (CAMHS worker in school) Lora Linhares-Marx, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Mental Health Nurse will be coming into school weekly. Lora is available for consultations to offer advice to parents who would welcome a conversation about their child’s wellbeing. Consultations can be done in person or by phone and will be for 30 minutes.
Consultation Dates and Times Slots:
24th September – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
1st October – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
8th October – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
15th October – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
22nd October – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
5th November – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
12th November – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
19th November – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
26th November – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
3rd December – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
10th December – 30 minutes @ 9am / 9:30am
Please email admin@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to book a slot.
We look forward to continuing our work with parents to support the children and families of William Patten.
Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from 5-11 February 2024.
The theme this year is ‘My Voice Matters’.
My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.
As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health.
This year, we want to empower children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing. Our aim is for Children’s Mental Health Week, we want all children and young people to be able to say – and believe – “My Voice Matters.”
Check out our official free resources for families below.
Families – Children’s Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk)