Wellbeing and Student Support
At The Henry Cort Community College, we understand that young people experience a wide range of challenges as they grow and develop. Alongside academic success, we place great importance on supporting students' emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development.
Our aim is to ensure that every student feels safe, supported and able to access help when they need it. We work closely with students, families and external agencies to provide a range of support that helps young people thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Wellbeing Begins Every Day
Student wellbeing is embedded into everyday college life.
During Tutor Time, students complete a daily wellbeing check using the Zones of Regulation approach. This provides a simple, non-verbal way for students to communicate how they are feeling and helps tutors identify when additional support may be needed.
Zones of Regulation
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Bored |
Calm Content Focussed Happy Ready to Learn |
Anxious Confused Excited Frustrated Worried |
Angry Aggressive Terrified I need time and space |
The Zones of Regulation framework is used across the college to help students understand and manage their emotions. We also encourage parents and carers to use similar language at home to provide a consistent approach between home and college.
Student Support Areas
We have four dedicated Student Support Areas across the college, each designed to meet different student needs.
Student Support 1 - Behaviour Support
Supporting students to make positive choices and develop successful behaviour strategies.
Student Support 2 - Wellbeing Support
Providing emotional wellbeing support, mentoring and intervention programmes.
Student Support 3 - Attendance and Intervention
Supporting attendance, engagement and targeted intervention programmes.
Student Support 4 - Study Support
Helping students develop confidence, organisation and independent learning skills.
Wellbeing Interventions
Students can access a range of interventions designed to support their emotional wellbeing, social development and personal growth.
These include:
Forest School - A programme that enables students to engage with the natural environment, develop confidence, social skills and resilience.
Wellbeing Toolkit Programme -Helping students create their own personalised toolkit of strategies to support emotional wellbeing and positive mental health.
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) - A structured six-week programme supporting emotional literacy, self-awareness and confidence.
MOP (Moving On Project) - A therapeutic counselling service providing specialist support for students.
Motiv8 - A mentoring programme designed to build confidence, motivation and positive engagement.
Psychotherapy - Access to professional counselling support when required.
Anger Management - A six-week programme helping students recognise triggers, develop coping strategies and manage strong emotions effectively.
Zones of Regulation - A focused programme helping students understand emotions, build self-awareness and develop regulation strategies.
School Nursing Team - Providing access to information and support around:
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Healthy lifestyles
- Sleep
- Sexual health
- Hygiene and self-care
Developing Healthy Habits
Good wellbeing is supported by healthy lifestyle choices. We encourage students to take care of their physical and emotional health by focusing on four key areas:
- Sleep
- Exercise
- Healthy Eating
- Screen Time Balance
Useful resources include:
Young Carers
We recognise the important role that some students play in supporting family members at home.
A Young Carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps care for a family member with a:
- Physical disability
- Long-term illness
- Mental health condition
- Learning difficulty
- Substance misuse issue
Young carers may take on responsibilities such as:
- Looking after siblings
- Shopping and household tasks
- Attending appointments
- Providing emotional support
- Helping with medication
Being a young carer can sometimes affect wellbeing, friendships, schoolwork and opportunities outside school.
Mrs Hills runs a Young Carers Drop-In Session on the first Friday of each month at lunchtime in H18.
Further information is available via the NHS Young Carers Guidance.
Anti-Bullying
At Henry Cort, we are committed to creating a culture of kindness, respect and inclusion. Bullying is behaviour that is repeated, intentional and designed to cause physical or emotional harm. If a student experiences bullying or is concerned about another student, they should speak to a trusted member of staff as soon as possible.
If Bullying Happens Online
Students should:
- Save evidence by taking screenshots.
- Stop communicating with the individual.
- Block the person responsible.
- Report the behaviour to the platform.
- Speak to a trusted adult.
No student should feel they have to deal with bullying alone.
LGBTQ+ Support
We are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued and respected for who they are.
Growing up can involve exploring identity, relationships and understanding oneself. We strive to create an inclusive environment where young people feel able to be themselves and access support when needed.
Useful organisations include:
BeeWell Programme
The Henry Cort Community College is proud to participate in the BeeWell Programme, alongside schools across Hampshire.
BeeWell collects anonymous student feedback about wellbeing, experiences and support. The information helps schools better understand the needs of their students and identify areas for improvement.
The programme supports our commitment to listening to student voice and continually developing the support available across the college.
Additional Sources of Support
Students can access support both within and beyond school.
Useful services include:
If a student is worried about their wellbeing, we encourage them to speak with their Tutor, Head of Year or a member of the Student Support Team.
Review Information
Last reviewed: September 2026
Next review due: September 2027