Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
The MHST is part of a national programme that is developing across England.
The MHST works closely with educational settings. We offer early intervention support so that emotional and mental health needs can be addressed before they become more serious.
By working in partnership with school communities, the MHST helps to raise awareness, reduce negative stigma, and improve emotional wellbeing for children, young people, and parents.
The MHST includes managers, Clinical Supervisors, Senior Practitioners, and Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs).
Each school also has a dedicated clinical link, such as a psychologist, family therapist, or social worker, as well as an EMHP.
Support we offer young people and parents
- short, evidence-based support for children and young people with anxiety, low mood, or behaviour difficulties
- we work directly with students in secondary schools
- we work with parents of primary school children
- Involvement with the MHST can only happen with consent
Support we offer schools and colleges
- support to Senior Mental Health Leads in educational settings with whole school wellbeing and mental health promotion
- mapping the school’s mental health provision
- training and consultation, for example, peer support, restorative approaches, and staff consultation
- group interventions for young people in schools
- advice to educational staff and signpost to specialist services when needed
Webinars for wellbeing
Hear from mental health professionals about how to promote your child's emotional health and wellbeing. Our summer webinar continues with three popular topics
| Topic | Date | Time | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encouraging positive behaviour with your primary aged children | Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 7-8 PM | Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams |
| Talking when it matters: Strategies for supporting your child's identity | Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 7-8 PM | Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams |
| Developing better relationships with teenagers | Thursday 16 July 2026 | 7-8 PM | Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams |
Educational settings we work with
Our services are expanding so your child’s school may become involved in the future.
We currently work with the following schools and colleges.
Primary Schools
Aldersbrook Primary School
Al Noor Primary
Atam Academy
Christchurch Primary
Cleveland Road Primary
Clore Tikva Primary
Coppice Primary School
Cranbrook Primary
Farnham Green Primary
Gearies Primary School
Glade Primary
Gordon Primary School
Highlands Primary
Isaac Newton Primary School
John Bramston Primary
Manford Primary School
Mayespark Primary School
Mossford Green Primary
Newbury Park Primary
Ray Lodge Primary School
Roding Primary
St Peters & St Paul's CPS
Seven Kings Primary
Snaresbrook Primary
South Park Primary School
Uphall Primary
Secondary Schools
Atam Academy
Beal Academy
Caterham High School
Forest Academy
Ilford County High School
Isaac Newton Secondary School
Mayfield School
Oaks Park High School
Seven Kings Secondary School
Trinity Catholic High School
Ursuline Academy Ilford
Valentines High School
Wanstead High School
Woodbridge High School
Woodford County High School
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Parent & Carer survey
The Redbridge Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are gathering information from parents and carers about children's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Your responses are anonymous and will be used to inform the review and development of our work with schools in the borough.
Contact us
Speak to the designated Senior Mental Health Lead at your child’s school, if you think your child could benefit from our service.
If you have a general enquiry, contact the Redbridge Mental Health Support Team
