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This page is designed to help you access information to support your health and wellbeing
Pupil Support Staff
Ms Maike Muthel
Nevis Pupil Support
maike.muthel@highland.gov.uk
Mrs Jennifer Hamilton
Duich Pupil Support
jennifer.hamilton@highland.gov.uk
Mr Ryan Dooley
Hourn Pupil Support
ryan.dooley@highland.gov.uk
Ms Amy Byrne
Principal of Wellbeing
amy.byrne@highland.gov.uk
PSE Curriculum
Personal and social education (PSE) ensures that our young people develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future.
School Nurses
Do you need to speak to a school nurse? Contact them using the information below to arrange an appointment.
Email: schoolnurses.lochaber@highland.gov.uk
Telephone: 01349 781 440
School Counselling
Mallaig High School's counsellor is Margot MacDonald
What is counselling?
Counselling offers young people an opportunity to talk about their difficulties in a confidential manner.
How do I see the school counsellor?
Speak to your Guidance Teacher or send Margot, our counsellor, an email directly at: margot.macdonald@partners-highlandschools.net
LGBTQI+ Support
Mallaig High School proudly supports LGBTQ+ people. We take a zero tolerance approach to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.
LGBT Youth Scotland provides quality youth work to LGBTI young people and works in partnership for LGBTI equality and human rights
Information and support for LGBT communities and their allies
The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ organisation that supports LGBT+ young people
Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people. They have a great section for parents.
Charter Award
Mallaig High School has achieved the LGBT Youth Scotland Silver Award!
We are a champion of LGBTQ+ inclusion where we try our best to create a community in which LGBTQ+ staff, parents and learners will feel safe, supported and included.
Mental Health Support
SAMH is the Scottish Association for Mental Health. Operating in communities to provide a range of mental health support and services.
Kooth provide qualified counsellors online 365 days a year. Monday to Friday, from midday until 10pm and weekend 6pm until 10pm. It is free and no referral process is needed.
Phonelines for Mental Health Support
NHS 24: dial 111
Childline: dial 0800 1111
Samaritans: dial 116 123
Bullying
Practical advice and guidance on dealing with bullying behaviour
Advice about different types of bullying and how you can get help and support
If you are experiencing bullying then speak to your guidance teacher, or a member of staff you trust, to get support.
Mallaig High School has a restorative justice practitioner. Our restorative approach means that all people involved have the opportunity to talk to the practitioner individually. This process involves repairing any harm to bring a satisfactory closure to the matter. Speak to Ms Byrne for more information.
Careers
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is the Scottish Government’s Youth Employment strategy to better prepare young people for the world of work
Support individuals throughout their career journey from school into further learning opportunities and employment
My World of Work is Scotland’s career information and advice website
Use this website to find a job in the Highland area
Mallaig High's School Coordinator for DYW West Highland: Jenny Willens
Contact details: jenny.willens@lochaberchamber.co.uk
Mallaig High's Skills Development Scotland Careers Adviser: Elizabeth Fisher
Contact details: elizabth.fisher@sds.co.uk
Both pupils and parents can contact our careers adviser.
Sexual Health
Live Chat 4-6pm Mon-Fri (under 25s)
Book STI testing or discuss contraception with a professional
BISH is a guide to sex, love and you for everyone over 14. It’s for people who are (or are thinking about) having sex and relationships
A guide to different forms of contraception
Information on choosing the right contraception
Condoms can prevent STIs and unintended pregnancies. NHS Highland now offer a free condoms service for young people living in Highland. These will arrive in plain, discrete packaging.
Our nearest Sexual Health Clinic is at the Belford Hospital. It runs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.
Appointments for these clinics can be booked by phoning 01463 888 300
Online Safety
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button to the left.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk
Bereavement Support
Highland Cares Directory of Services
MHS Offers Free Period Products
We provide free period products to anyone who needs them.
These can be picked up from:
The female pupil bathroom
The printer room, next to the main office, in the trays with the pink stars on them (under the window)
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