At Camborne Science and International Academy, we are committed to supporting the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our students and staff. Good mental health is essential to living a full and productive life — enabling individuals to manage stress, work effectively, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Our wellbeing support structures aim to nurture this across the entire CSIA community. Our approach is built on the World Health Organisation’s definition of health:

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

World Health Organisation

Meet the Team

At CSIA we have a Designated Mental Health Lead; Fi Rowles – Jane. She has completed the Level 4 Designated Mental Health Lead training. Her role is to:

Ensure support

Ensure support

for students with mental health problems and staff ability to identify early signs.

Create SPACE

Create SPACE

A 5 week education programme for parents / carers proffering activities and insight into neuroscience trauma

Create Wellbeing Ambasadors

Create Wellbeing Ambasadors

for students in school and work with staff to create Staff Wellbeing Ambassadors for all staff.

Refer children

Refer children

to specialist services if they need to and signpost students and parents to outside agency support

Create podcasts

Create podcasts

about mental health and wellbeing to support students, staff and parents.

 

Staff Wellbeing

We are committed to fostering a collegiate environment where staff feel listened to, supported, and able to support one another in their professional development. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and we encourage a culture of care, collaboration and respect across the school.

We actively promote emotional and physical health through initiatives such as staff fitness activities, NHS health checks, flu jabs, and access to mental health support. Staff are encouraged to work in ways that suit their lifestyle and wellbeing, with no expectation to stay late or appear busy. To support work-life balance, we discourage email communication after 6pm or during weekends and holidays, and recommend scheduling messages where helpful.

Workload is managed through a well-planned assessment calendar, giving time for moderation and collaboration. We’re moving away from unnecessary data collection towards more meaningful formative assessment strategies. Staff also choose their own duty days, aligned to contract hours, to help manage their time effectively.

Our respectful culture ensures calm, purposeful classrooms, supported by strong, centralised behaviour systems. We offer flexible wellbeing support through trained mentors, a clear care structure, and a half-termly wellbeing week with no after-school commitments.

Finally, we seek regular feedback through anonymous staff surveys to ensure we continue to listen, reflect and improve.

Resources for
Students & Parents

CSIA provides a wide range of activities to boost the wellbeing of pupils and staff, including a Self-Referral form that students can access to ask for support, pastoral help or counselling drop-in sessions during lunch times.

Student Self Referral Form
Student Self Referral Form
Mental Health Policy
Mental Health Policy
Self Help Videos & Fact Sheets
Self Help Videos & Fact Sheets

 

Anti-Bullying

If you have been a victim of bullying, or have witnessed bullying and would like to report it, then please talk to your year team as soon as possible. Be sure to give your name and as many details as possible for us to follow up.

Child Protection

If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of another child, about any Racial or Equality issues then please contact Mr Fenlon as soon as possible.

Child Exploitation Online Protection

If you feel that you have suffered abuse through technological resources (like internet chat rooms or mobile phones) outside of school, then you can report abuse to CEOP. The Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre deals with very serious incidents of abuse, your report is likely to be passed on to the police.

Additional Resources and Support

Preparing for exams or High Stakes Assessments
    Relationships & Sexual Health
    Your Rights
    • Children’s Legal Centre: operates a free and confidential legal advice and information service covering all aspects of law and policy affecting children and young people. Tel: 01206 714 650 (general queries only) Email: [email protected] Website: childrenslegalcentre.com
    • Children’s Rights Alliance for England – A charity working to improve the lives and status of all children in England through the fullest implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Email: [email protected] Website: crae.org.uk
    Drugs, alcohol and tobacco use
    • Many links can be found in Appendix 1 of our drugs, alcohol, smoking and e-cigarette policy.
    • Talk to Frank: drugs help and advice https://www.talktofrank.com/
    • We are With You: YZUP, AddAction – This team come into school on Preparation for Life days and run workshops with you. They provide free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health wearewithyou.org.uk Tel: 01872 300816
      Mental health
      Personal wellbeing

      Children’s Society: Specialist support for young people to make positive changes and overcome challenges. Website: childrenssociety.org.uk

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