However, we recognise that students, caregivers, and teachers may face periods of stress and adverse events that impact their well-being, and we are ready to help!
Our Well-being Team consists of experienced mental health counsellors specialised in school psychology, substance misuse, neurodevelopment, adolescent mental health disorders, trauma, and a wide range of culturally responsive adolescent mental health interventions. Our mission is to enhance the resilience of our school community by providing comprehensive, wrap-around, evidence-based mental health support tailored to students, caregivers, and teachers across all levels of school life.
We offer individual mental health counselling, group workshops, crisis intervention, screening for mental health problems, and psychoeducational sessions designed to support teenagers in managing their mental health, socio-emotional, relationship, and habit-related troubles.
Our in-house training for teachers and webinars for parents provide valuable tools to foster a supportive environment both at school and at home. Additionally, we run various school-wide initiatives aimed at raising awareness, promoting brain health, and preventing mental health issues within our student community.
As part of our commitment to holistic well-being and a science-based approach, we collaborate across departments, including the boarding house, to develop initiatives that support students at all levels of their school experience. We also facilitate referrals to external mental health providers and liaise with them when appropriate, ensuring students receive the most effective and continuous care. Recognising the importance of family relationships in adolescent development, we maintain open consultation with parents to support their child’s mental health journey.
All our well-being services are confidential and voluntary, adhering strictly to school safeguarding procedures and Polish child protection and welfare laws.
Our goal is to create a school environment where every student feels supported, understood, and empowered to thrive both academically and personally.
All of our policies, including Safeguarding and Anti-Bullying, can be found here
Tips for Navigating the Transition Back to School
1. Plan Your New Routines: Summer holidays may have brought changes to your family’s routine—whether relaxing schedules or more casual time together. As the school year begins, consider creating a new routine that balances personal time, family time, and necessary work.
2. Regulate Screen Time and Maintain a Healthy Sleep Schedule: Teens naturally tend to stay up later and need more sleep than adults. To help them get the rest they need, encourage them to go offline at least one hour before bedtime. Establish a consistent sleep routine that allows for sufficient rest and supports their overall well-being.
3. Be Patient During the Adjustment: It can take time to adapt to new schedules. Be kind to yourself and your child if things don’t go perfectly at first. If needed, adjust expectations to ease the transition.
4. Discuss Challenges Ahead: Talk with your child about potential challenges they may face in the upcoming year—whether academic, social, or emotional. Work together to identify strategies for handling these challenges and how you can support them.
5. Understand the Emotions of Change: For families with children starting at Akademeia, remember that a new school, new peers, and new learning methods can be both exciting and stressful. Be mindful of these emotions—both your own and your child’s—and approach them with empathy and understanding.
Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum
As of the 2024/25 academic year, we have introduced a comprehensive Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum.
The RSHE program will support our students' academic and socio-emotional growth by helping them:
- Respect themselves and others by fostering empathy and self-awareness.
- Stay safe, both physically and emotionally, as they navigate adolescence.
- Manage social media and online interactions effectively and responsibly.
- Develop tools to build healthy and happy relationships.
The RSHE curriculum is based on the 2019 UK government guidelines and was developed in consultation with the Student Council, Akademeia Parents Association (APA), our Safeguarding team, and experts in the field. The sessions will be delivered exclusively by trained educators to ensure that students receive accurate and sensitive information in a supportive environment.
