City Academy focuses on Children’s Mental Health Week with specialist assemblies
Students at City Academy, part of CORE Education Trust, have been taking part in assemblies and themed activities for Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) this week, helping raise awareness of wellbeing and the support available to young people.
As part of the week’s focus, the school welcomed specialist support organisation Aquarius, which delivered assemblies exploring the risks associated with substances and vaping. The sessions helped students understand the potential risks and how to make safe choices.
Aquarius works with children and young people across Birmingham, offering confidential, person-centred support for those affected by drug or alcohol use, whether their own or someone else’s.
The CHMW activities form part of City Academy’s wider commitment to supporting student wellbeing and ensuring young people feel confident accessing help and guidance when needed.
The school has recently strengthened its mental health support by welcoming Lauren Francis from children’s mental health charity Place2Be. Lauren works at City Academy four days a week, providing additional support for students as part of the school’s pastoral and wellbeing provision.
Raj Mann, executive headteacher at City Academy, said: “It’s been encouraging to see our students engaging so openly during Children’s Mental Health Week. The assemblies with Aquarius brought the issues to life, sparking really thoughtful conversations and helping students reflect on their own wellbeing."
City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people, creating a welcoming and safe environment where students feel supported and valued. The school’s dedicated Student Welfare Team works closely with students and families to provide guidance and support whenever it is needed.
"Supporting mental health is something we champion all year round, and moments like this make it real and relevant for everyone,” said Mr Mann.
