Wellbeing | abacus

If you are struggling, talk to someone and seek professional mental health support. We recommend:

Samaritans – 116 123: whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

NHS 111 – option 2 for FREE NHS Mental Health Support.

Mind – a FREE service for Emergency, Crisis, and Harm support amongst all other Mental Health difficulties.

Shout 85258 – a 24/7 text service: shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) -CALM run a free, confidential and anonymous helpline as well as a webchat service, offering help, advice and information to anyone who is struggling or in crisis.

Education Support are dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers.

For children:

We are proud to have achieved the Wellbeing Award for Schools!

We are delighted that Abacus Primary School has been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools (April 2026), recognising our commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our entire school community.

During the verification process, the assessor celebrated our strong family ethos, positive relationships, inclusive culture and the many opportunities we provide for children to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging.

We are particularly proud that our pupils, staff and families were recognised for the positive contribution they make to our school community.

As our verifier commented:

“Emotional wellbeing and mental health is not an add-on but genuinely woven into every aspect of school life at Abacus Primary School.”

This award is a wonderful recognition of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, listened to and supported.

At Abacus, wellbeing isn't just something we do – it's part of who we are.