SERIS (Supporting Emotional Resilience In Schools) is unique to Barrow and we are very lucky to be able to offer the children this service. In our school we have a staff referral system, but also pupils are able to speak to our SERIS Worker when they feel they need to. If you have any concerns about your child, you can contact the SERIS Worker, to discuss your concerns.

Sometimes life for your child can be difficult, they may have had a row with their brother, their pet may have died or they may find relationships in school difficult. It really helps them if they have someone who they can talk things through with. At Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School, we have a well-trained m ember of SERIS to help our pupils deal with any problems or concerns they have. She is here to help the pupils overcome emotional barriers to learning.

Our SERIS Worker, Mrs Toal attends relevant and regular training including: anger management, counselling skills, young minds and mental health, self- harm and suicide and loss, separation and bereavement (to name a few). She is also Level 3 trained in Safeguarding and works with outside agencies.

Our SERIS Lead has also completed ELSA Training (Emotional Literacy Support Training Assistant). This is a new form of support for children who require emotional support in School.

The SERIS Lead is also the Mental Health Lead in School supported by a Deputy Mental Health Lead, Mrs Jo France and receives updated training for Kidsafe which is a program that is used from Reception to Year 2.

Mrs Young and Mrs Toal are both trained in delivering Kidsafe sessions in class.

For more information on Kidsafe please click on the link below:
KidSafe UK Children’s Mental Health & Safeguarding for Schools