Whole School Plan

Self-harm is an issue that can affect every aspect of school life. It is important that, as a whole school, you acknowledge and address the issue. We would strongly recommend Dr. Pooky Knightsmith’s book, ‘Self-Harm and Eating Disorders. A guide to whole school strategies and support’ as a reference tool to enable your school to best support its students and staff. Below is a handy 5 point plan (produced with permission of Dr. Knightsmith) regarding some of the actions your school can take to make it a safer space