Welcome to Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Wellbeing page. On this page you will find information about wellbeing support, helpful resources for both pupils and parents/carers, and details about the school’s commitment to attendance and classroom behaviour.
For campus-specific pages please follow the links below.
Croeso i dudalen Lles Ysgol Calon Cymru. Ar y dudalen hon fe welwch wybodaeth am gymorth lles, adnoddau defnyddiol ar gyfer disgyblion a rhieni / gofalwyr, a manylion am ymrwymiad yr ysgol i bresenoldeb ac ymddygiad ystafell ddosbarth.
Ar gyfer tudalennau campws-benodol dilynwch y dolenni isod.
Contents
Cynnwys
Wellbeing Support
If you would like one of our wellbeing team to contact you or a referral to an outside agency, please click on the link and we will be in touch shortly.
Cefnogaeth Lles
Os hoffech i'n tîm lles neu atgyfeiriad i asiantaeth allanol, cliciwch ar y ddolen a byddwn mewn cysylltiad cyn bo hir.
Resources for Pupils
There are lots of people out there who can help you with what you’re going through – whether that’s coping with day-to-day life or something new that feels a bit bigger. And remember, Ysgol Calon Cymru staff are always here to help you too.
Wellbeing and Motivation Provisions
In order to support our pupils this year, the following provisions will be in place to support their wellbeing and their motivation.
Darpariaeth Lles a Chymhelliad
Er mwyn cefnogi’n disgyblion eleni, dyma’r ddarpariaeth a fydd mewn lle i gefnogi eu lles a’u cymelliad.
Wellbeing Activities
The following downloadable booklets contain some fun Wellbeing Activities for Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9.
Gweithgareddau Llesiant
Mae'r llyfrynnau y gellir eu lawrlwytho isod yn cynnwys rhai Gweithgareddau Lles hwyliog ar gyfer disgyblion Ysgol Calon Cymru ym Mlynyddoedd 7, 8 a 9.
Support Pack from Powys' Early Help Team
In light of the current uncertainties due to COVID-19, Powys’ Early Help Team can no longer offer their usual service, but they want to provide you with some help and support during this tricky time.
They have put together this pack in the hope it offers some information and advice, as well as some activities for you to do until normal service resumes.
Useful Contacts for Wellbeing
Cysylltiadau Defnyddiol ar Gyfer Llesiant
Samaritans
A totally confidential, twenty-four hour support service for anyone experiencing emotional distress and/or suicidal thoughts.
24-hour national support line: 116 123
e-mail support: jo@samaritans.org
Welsh Language support line (variable hours): 0808 164 0123
www.samaritans.org/wales/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/welsh-language-phone-line
Website: www.samaritans.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
For anybody needing support after the death of a loved one.
Support line (09:00–17:30): 0808 808 1677
Website: www.cruse.org.uk
Papyrus
A service for young people who are thinking about suicide, or for anyone worried that a young person may be contemplating suicide.
Support line (10:00–22:00 weekdays/14:00–22:00 weekends): 0800 068 41 41
Text support: 07786 209697
e-mail: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Childline
National helpline for anybody under the age of 19, offering advice and support on a range of issues including self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Support line (24hr): 0800 11 11
e-mail: Available via registration on the website
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Young Minds
Charity dedicated to improving mental health of children and young people.
Website: youngminds.org.uk
MIND Cymru
Welsh arm of the national mental health charity that provides information and support on mental health and related issues (including self-harm).
Information line: 0300 123 3393
e-mail: info@mind.org.uk
Website: www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru
Meic
Confidential, anonymous helpline offering support and advocacy for people aged up to 25 living in Wales.
Support line (0800-0000): 0808 80 23456
Text support: 84001
Website: www.meiccymru.org
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
Foundation dedicated to raising awareness of depression and suicide that provides resources for schools and parents/carers.
Resource for schools:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/b5791d_b3807e6a2cd643ed8b29456602afcc01.pdf
Resource for parents and carers:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/b5791d_7d13f090db464315b2f76a6f614cfffb.pdf
Samariaid
Gwasanaeth cefnogi pedair awr ar hugain cwbl gyfrinachol ar gyfer unrhyw un sy’n profi trallod emosiynol a/neu’n ystyried hunanladdiad.
Llinell gymorth cenedlaethol 24-awr: 116 123
Cefnogaeth e-bost: jo@samaritans.org
Llinell gymorth Cymraeg (oriau amrywiol): 0808 164 0123
www.samaritans.org/wales/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/welsh-language-phone-line
Gwefan: www.samaritans.org
Gofal Profedigaeth Cruse
Ar gyfer unrhyw un sydd angen cymorth wedi marwolaeth câr.
Llinell gymorth (09:00–17:30): 0808 808 1677
Gwefan: www.cruse.org.uk
Papyrus
Gwasanaeth i bobl ifanc sy’n meddwl am hunanladdiad, neu ar gyfe runrhyw un sy’n gofidio bod person ifanc yn ystyried hunanladdiad.
Llinell gymorth (10:00–22:00 Llun-Gwener/14:00–22:00 penwythnos): 0800 068 41 41
Cymorth testun: 07786 209697
e-bost: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Gwefan: www.papyrus-uk.org
Childline
Llinell gymorth genedlaethol ar gyfer unrhyw un dan 19 mlwydd oed, sy’n cynnig cyngor a chymorth ar amrediad o faterion yn cynnwyd hunan-niweidio a meddwl am hunanladdiad.
Llinell gymorth (24awr): 0800 11 11
e-bost: Ar gael trwy gofrestru ar y wefan
Gwefan: www.childline.org.uk
Meddyliau Ifanc
Elusen wedi’i neilltuo i helpu iechyd meddwl plant a phobl ifanc.
Gwefan: youngminds.org.uk
MIND Cymru
Braich Gymreig yr elusen iechyd meddwl cenedlaethol sy’n rhoi gwybodaeth a chymorth ar oechyd meddwl a materion cysylltiol (yn cynnwys hunan-niweidio).
Llinell wybodaeth: 0300 123 3393
e-bost: info@mind.org.uk
Gwefan: www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru
Meic
Llinell gymorth dienw, cyfrinachol sy’n cynnig cymorth a eiriolaeth i bobl hyd at 25 mlwydd oed sy’n byw yng Nghymru.
Llinell gymorth (0800-0000): 0808 80 23456
Cymorth testun: 84001
Gwefan: www.meiccymru.org
Ymddiriedolaeth Coffa Charlie Waller
Sefydliad wedi’i ymneilltuo i godi ymwybyddiaeth o iselder a hunanladdiad sy’n darparu adnoddau i ysgolion a rhieni/gofalwyr.
Adnoddau i ysgolion:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/b5791d_b3807e6a2cd643ed8b29456602afcc01.pdf
Adnoddau i reini a gofalwyr:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/b5791d_7d13f090db464315b2f76a6f614cfffb.pdf
Downloadable Apps
Calm Harm
Private, password-protected app that gives tasks which help distract from thoughts of self-harm.
Website: www.stem4.org.uk/calmharm
Headspace
Meditation and mindfulness app.
Website: www.headspace.com
Stay Alive
An app that provides help and support to people with suicidal thoughts, or people worried about someone else.
Website: www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/stay_alive_suicide_prevention_mobile_phone_application.html
Catch It
Catch It teaches you how to manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently.
Website: www.nhs.uk/apps-library/catch-it
Chill Panda
Chill Panda offers breathing exercises to help you relax more, worry less, feel better.
Website: www.nhs.uk/apps-library/chill-panda
Student Health App
Student Health App helps you to reduce your worries, feel more confident and get the health information you need as a student.
Apiau i’w Lawrlwytho
Calm Harm
Ap preifat a ddiogelwyd gan gytfrinair sy’n rhoi tasgau fydd yn helpu i dynnu sylw oddi ar hunan-niweidio.
Gwefan: www.stem4.org.uk/calmharm
Headspace
Ap myfyrdod ac ymwybyddiaeth ofalgar.
Gwefan: www.headspace.com
Stay Alive
Ap sy’n rhoi help a chymorth i bobl sy’n meddwl am hunanladdiad, neu i bobl sy’n gofidio am rywun arall.
Gwefan: www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/stay_alive_suicide_prevention_mobile_phone_application.html
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing advice, support and counselling service specifically designed for young people like you.
What Can You Do on Kooth?
Magazine Over 100,000 articles about anything and everything!
Forums Discussion boards to engage with people who have similar interests as you.
Counselling Free chat-based counselling with the Kooth team.
Messaging An inbox for you to message counsellors out-of-hours.
Activities Letter to your future self, create a superhero and many more!
Spotify Kooth is also on Spotify! They release motivational playlists every Monday, as well as their own podcasts!
How Do I Access Kooth?
Register with Kooth on any internet-enabled device (e.g. a mobile, tablet, laptop, etc.) to get access to a wide range of support. Find out more about Kooth on their website: www.kooth.com
You can scan the QR code or visit the website below to make your own referral: facetoface.kooth.com/powys.html
Mae Kooth yn wasanaeth cyngor, cefnogaeth a chwnsela lles ar-lein rhad ac am ddim, diogel ac anhysbys a ddyluniwyd yn benodol ar gyfer pobl ifanc fel chi.
Beth Allwch Chi Ei Wneud ar Kooth?
Cylchgrawn Dros 100,000 o erthyglau am unrhyw beth a phopeth!
Fforymau Byrddau trafod i ymgysylltu â phobl sydd â diddordebau tebyg â chi.
Cwnsela Cwnsela am ddim ar sail sgwrs gyda thîm Kooth.
Negeseuon Blwch derbyn i chi roi neges i gwnselwyr y tu allan i oriau.
Gweithgareddau Llythyr at eich hunan yn y dyfodol, creu archarwr a llawer mwy!
Spotify Mae Kooth hefyd ar Spotify! Maen nhw'n rhyddhau rhestri chwarae ysgogol bob dydd Llun, yn ogystal â'u podlediadau eu hunain!
Sut i mynegi Kooth?
Cofrestrwch gyda Kooth ar unrhyw ddyfais sydd wedi'i galluogi ar y rhyngrwyd (e.e. ffôn symudol, llechen, gliniadur, ac ati) i gael mynediad at ystod eang o gefnogaeth. Darganfyddwch fwy am Kooth ar eu gwefan: www.kooth.com
Gallwch sganio'r cod QR neu ymweld â'r wefan isod i wneud eich atgyfeiriad eich hun: facetoface.kooth.com/powys.html
Mind Support Sessions
Mid and North Powys Mind offer weekly online support groups on Zoom for 11–15 year olds (Tuesdays 5pm–6pm) and 16–25 year olds (Mondays & Thursdays 6.30pm–9pm). 16–25 year olds can also benefit from 1:1 support sessions if they want to speak to someone in confidence. To book an appointment or for more information contact Lorna on 07947106804 or youth@mnpmind.org.uk.
Sesiynau Cefnogi Mind
Mid and North Powys Mind yn cynnig grwpiau cymorth ar-lein wythnosol ar Zoom ar gyfer pobl ifanc 11–15 oed (dydd Mawrth 5pm–6pm) a phobl ifanc 16–25 oed (Dydd Llun a Dydd Iau 6.30pm–9pm)? Gall pobl ifanc 16-25 oed hefyd elwa o sesiynau cymorth 1:1 os ydynt am siarad â rhywun yn gyfrinachol. I drefnu apwyntiad neu am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â Lorna ar 07947106804 neu youth@mnpmind.org.uk.
Jess Metcalf, Ysgol Calon Cymru Youth Worker / Gweithiwr Ieuenctid
Jess Metcalf is Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Youth Worker, and is available Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
During remote learning, pupils can contact Jess via email jess.metcalf@powys.gov.uk or message the Facebook page facebook.com/schoolyouthworker.
Jess has also set up an Instagram providing young people with helpful posts: instagram.com/powysopenaccessyouthworkers
Xenzone
For more than 17 years, XenZone has helped improve the lives of children, young people and adults by connecting them with clinicians and each other in safe, supportive online communities. They are pioneers in online counselling, trusted by the NHS and over 250,000 people who have used or are using their services.
They understand how to bring together emerging technologies with innovation in clinical practice and evaluation to create new models of care in mental health.
Please visit their website www.xenzone.com for more information.
Pupils are also able to contact Louise on their own accord directly via email: louise.greenwood@xenzone.com
Resources for Pupils
There is lots of information out there to help you with what you’re going through. The following wellbeing, mindfulness and mental health resources are designed to help you through a tough time.
Covid-19
10 Tips to Help If You Are Worried About Coronavirus
List of Resources for Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic
What To Do If You’re Anxious About Coronavirus
Anxiety
SilverCloud: An online course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression
Bereavement
Coping with the Death of a Loved One
Bullying
Depression
SilverCloud: An online course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression
Eating Disorders
Information on Eating Disorders
Identity
Mermaids: A charity and advocacy organisation that supports gender variant and transgender youth
Self Harm
My Safety Plan: A Plan Designed to Help You If You Are Thinking About Harming Yourself
Sleep
‘Nothing Much Happens: Bedtime Stories to Help You Sleep’ Podcast
Checklist for Sleepy Teenagers
You and Your Sleep: A Guide to Better Sleep for Teenagers
Stress
SilverCloud: An online course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression
Mental Heath, Wellbeing and Mindfulness
Mindfulness Calendar: Daily Five-Minute Activities
'Happy Place' Podcast with Fearne Cotton
'Feel Better, Live More' Podcast with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Emotional Check In: Coping Strategies