What is WAMHS?

The Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools (WAMHS) project is an initiative led by the CAMHS Alliance with the support of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Commissioning work stream in City & Hackney.

This innovative service aims to improve mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people in schools, colleges, specialist and alternative provision education settings in City & Hackney.

William Patten is part of the WAMHS project which supports our aims to improve wellbeing and mental health support by giving us access to a mental health practitioner, known as a CAMHS Worker in School (CWIS). The CWIS is supported by Wellbeing Framework Partner and both meet regularly with the Deputy Head Teacher and SENDCO to monitor, support and promote well-being in the school.  For more information on WAMHS in Hackney click here.

Our CWIS (CAMHs worker in school) Lora Linhares-Marx, a Child and Adult Psychotherapist, is in school on Tuesdays. Lora is available for consultations, to offer advice to parents who would welcome a conversation about their child’s wellbeing.

Meet Danila, our Education Mental Health Practitioner

Hi, I’m Danila De Morais, I am an Education Mental Health Practitioner from the Mental Health in Schools team at City & Hackney CAMHS, and I’m excited to be supporting William Patten. I’ll be based at the school on Tuesday mornings, running wellbeing and mental health workshops where I will be sharing tips, resources and strategies to help promote positive mental health and wellbeing and support our children. I will also be offering one-to-one support for parents. I look forward to working together to create a supportive and healthy environment for everyone!

Danila will be facilitating the following in-person workshops for parents:

‘Emotional Regulation’

Tuesday 04.03.25 @ 10am

The Zones of Regulation framework provides a powerful approach to helping children identify and understand their emotions, enabling them to manage their responses to different situations. 

This workshop will give you practical tools and strategies to:

Support your child in identifying their emotions
Help your child learn techniques for self-regulation
Promote a calm and supportive home environment
Foster emotional intelligence and resilience

 

‘Managing Children with Challenging Behaviours’

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop designed to provide strategies and insights into managing children with challenging behaviours. As parents, we understand that navigating these situations can be tough, and our goal is to equip you with practical tools that can help make a positive difference at home.

Tuesday 25.03.25 @ 10am

During this interactive session, we will cover:

Understanding the underlying causes of challenging behaviours
Effective strategies for setting boundaries and expectations
Positive reinforcement techniques
How to stay calm and focused in difficult situations

Whether you’re seeking new ideas or just need some reassurance, this workshop will offer support and guidance for parents facing behavioural challenges. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support your child’s growth and development.

‘Supporting Child Anxiety & Talking Therapies for Parents’

We are pleased to invite you to an informative and supportive workshop focused on understanding and managing child anxiety, as well as exploring talking therapies for parents. This workshop aims to provide you with effective strategies to help your child cope with anxiety, as well as guidance on how parents can access and benefit from therapeutic support.

Tuesday 01.0425 @ 10am

In this session, we will cover:

The signs and symptoms of anxiety in children
Practical techniques for helping your child manage anxious feelings
An introduction to talking therapies and how they can support both children and parents
Tips on how to talk with your child about their feelings and anxieties
Resources for accessing professional support when needed

Whether you are noticing signs of anxiety in your child or simply want to be better prepared, this workshop will offer valuable information and actionable steps to support both you and your child.

To book a place at any workshop, email admin@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk

Please put which workshop you would like in the title of the email. SPACES ARE LIMITED.

Consultations with Lora (CAMHs)

Our CWIS (CAMHS worker in school) Lora Linhares-Marx, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Mental Health Nurse comes into school weekly on Tuesday mornings. 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.

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.

William Patten WAMHS Newsletters

Issue 1 – Parent and Child Wellbeing

Issue 2 – Play and making the most of special time

Issue 3 – Transitions