Mental Health & Wellbeing
ROAR Response
What is the Roar Response Programme?
Childhood should be a carefree, fun time, but sometimes children and young people face emotional and even traumatic experiences that may be related to school and educational situations. Being expected to deal with problems and challenges life presents can become quite overwhelming for some, leading to anxiety, stress and even depression. We can’t control life’s situations, but being able to thrive despite these challenges comes from having strong skills of resilience.
The ROAR Response to Mental Health in Primary Schools is a tool which aims to help staff recognise and address the signs of mental health problems in children. It is a first line response aimed at equipping front line professionals with the tools to provide early intervention, and support to children experiencing mental distress.
The ROAR response also recognises the importance of building resilience in children.
What does ROAR stand for?
R - Recognise the signs and symptoms
O - Ask Open questions (try to spot the BIG thought)
A - Access Support, Services and Self-care
R - Build Resilience
ROAR helps the children in our school to talk about their mental health and feelings.
Roar Response Guide for Parents & Carers
We are aware that mental health difficulties can be extremely hard to talk about but urge you to speak to someone if you or your child need any support.
Useful websites to support your child with mental health and wellbeing:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/
https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/
