Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

CAMHS provide a valuable service to ACE.

There are a high proportion of pupils who receive education support from ACE who suffer with a variety of mental health difficulties. For most cases the child is already being supported by CAMHS. However there are other children who may also be struggling with aspects of their mental health in relation to their illness.

There is full-time support provided by CAMHS for ACE in order to help these children in accessing education at ACE and overcoming barriers to education as a result of their mental health.

ACE has a close working relationship with CAMHS. All teachers and support staff receive training in a variety of aspects of mental health.

This support is delivered  by 3 members of CAMHS staff over the duration of the week:
Claire Austin
John McGrath
Jacqui Mooney

In addition ACE has a CAMHS link worker who provides expert advice, guidance and training to ACE staff:
​Cathy Cookson

The CAMHS Team 

Support can take place in a variety of ways.

Outreach support including some home visits 
Advice and guidance to parents
Individual support for children who are under CAMHS
Small group work supporting social anxiety and peer relationships