Support at lsa
LSA is committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which students can develop and continue their maturity as responsible citizens. We are dedicated to supporting all of our students throughout their time at LSA.
If a student is feeling stressed, anxious, alone or sad, they can reach out to any trusted adult within LSA - whoever they feel most comfortable talking to. Conversations may be passed onto the Pastoral Team to offer further support.
Students can also make a self referral to access further intervention by talking with their tutor or Professional & Pastoral Development Lead. This could lead to specialist support. Alternatively, you can speak to the Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Rafael Alleyne: Assistant Principal - Director of Inclusion/Designated Safeguarding Lead
Kim Bayley: Pastoral Manager/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
To specifically support mental health at LSA we offer:
Art Therapy
Talking Therapies: Group Therapy, Drop-in therapy and long term appointments
Dance Therapy
If a student is looking for support outside of LSA, they can try the following:
Webchat 5pm-Midnight
Helpline 5pm-Midnight: 0800 58 58 58
Help and advice pages
Phone line open 24/7: 0800 1111
When you get through to a counsellor, they are there to listen and support
There is a 1-2-1 counsellor chat available from 7:30am - 3:30pm
1 hour chat sessions to talk about any issues that are on your mind via instant message
Up to one session per week - from 12am-10pm on weekdays and 6pm-10pm on weekends
Online discussion forums