Back to School - Teen Anxiety & Schools
About
We'll be looking at the return to school after the summer break. Some teenagers can get quite nervous at this time, so we want to talk about the best ways to help them settle back into routine, especially if there is a new transition. We will talk about how to keep the lines of communication open; when to check in with them; and how to notice the signs of an unsettled teen. We will also hear from Jade Boyle, Asst Head Mill Hill School about how they support teens and their anxieties at the beginning of a new school year.
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Speakers
Sarah-Jane Knight
Dr
Dr Sarah-Jane Knight is our in-house clinical psychologist, expert and host. She has worked in outpatient and inpatient services within the NHS and CAMHS for many years and has gone on to establish Commune Psychology with a focus on helping adolescents suffering with their mental health.
Jade Boyle
Asst Head - Pastoral, Mill HIll School
Jade is currently Assistant Head (Pupil Development & Well-being) at Mill Hill School. In this role she is also Designated Mental Health Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Jade began her career as an English teacher but quickly became involved in the pastoral care of pupils and has been a Head of Year and DSL in other schools. Jade has worked in both the state and independent sector at a variety of different types of schools including those for pupils with moderate and severe SEN. In her current role she focuses most of her time working 1:1 with pupils with poor mental health who need additional support to attend and thrive at school.
