At Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy we know the importance of supporting the emotional well-being of every child. We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health, which is why we work closely with Compass Birmingham Mental Health Support Team (MHST) which works directly with primary and secondary schools in the North, East and South of Birmingham. This team of Education Mental Health Practitioners, Supervising Practitioners, Trainees, and Assistant Practitioners, each brings expertise from diverse health and education backgrounds. Additionally, they have a Specialist Team consisting of a Family Practitioner and Healthy Peer Relationships Practitioner and an Engagement & Equalities Practitioner to provide tailored support where needed.

• One-to-One Support: Personalised sessions to help children and/or parents build coping skills and manage emotional challenges using low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy approaches
• Group Sessions: Structured activities designed to help children deal with common issues like anxiety, low mood, and relationships.
• Specialist Support: Professional support from Family Practitioners and Healthy Peer Relationships Practitioners, when required.
• Whole schoolwork: assemblies, workshops, coffee mornings, parent workshops/evenings, school holiday events

• Low mood or lack of motivation
• Anxiety or irrational fears
• Difficulty managing emotions
• Challenging behaviours (e.g. anger, frustration)
• Issues with family or peer relationships
• Struggles with transitions or adapting to change

• Ensure children and young people access early help that is right for them, in the right setting, delivered by the right professional
• Help children and young people to manage their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physical sensations so that they can better engage with their learning and education

• Parents and carers can refer their child to Compass Birmingham MHST in the following ways:
• Direct Referral: You can complete the online referral form available on the Compass Birmingham MHST website. Compass Birmingham MHST – Referral Form
• School Support: If you would like assistance with the referral process, we can help. Simply get in touch with our pastoral team, and we’ll support you with making a referral to Compass Birmingham MHST.
• Phone: 0121 227 8254
• Email: birminghammhst@compass-uk.org
• Website: Compass Birmingham MHST – Overview