Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Support
At Park View School, we understand that a child’s wellbeing is just as important as their academic progress. We are proud to have a full‑time member of staff dedicated to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). This means we can offer consistent support to pupils and families, helping everyone feel confident, understood and well supported.
Our SEMH Lead – Ivan Rowell
Ivan is our Mental Health Lead and brings a wealth of experience to the school. He is a qualified Social Worker, which gives him a strong understanding of safeguarding and the challenges many families face. Ivan has worked with children and parents dealing with:
School refusal- Financial hardship
- Unemployment
- Anti‑social or low‑level criminal behaviour
- Parenting challenges
- Mental health difficulties
His background in Tier 3 CAMHS also means he has specialist knowledge of neurological conditions and how they affect thinking, learning and behaviour.
Support for Parents and Carers
Ivan offers practical, friendly support to parents and carers who may be finding behaviour management or family routines difficult. He can help with:
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Developing effective parenting strategies
- Building positive routines
- Improving communication
- Supporting children with additional needs
He is trained in a wide range of accredited parenting programmes, including:
- Triple P
- Strengthening Families
- Incredible Years
- Solihull
- Supporting Families with Multiple and Complex Needs
- Parent Factor (ADHD)
- Early Bird (ASD)
- Jigsaw (ASD transitions)
- Option Two
Ivan is also trained in IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) and can offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)‑based support to parents and young people.
Parent Factor Programme
We offer the Parent Factor programme to all pupils, parents and carers. This course helps families understand ADHD and other related conditions, and is recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
What the programme covers
The course runs over six weeks and includes nine topics such as:
- Understanding ADHD and how it can be treated
- Strategies for coping with inattention
- Increasing independence
- Parenting styles and their impact
- Effective communication
- Rights within the education system
- Responding to attention‑seeking behaviour
- Problem‑solving skills
- Post‑programme reflection and evaluation
Parents and carers receive practical materials to use at home, helping them build confidence and long‑term strategies.
How the programme helps
By gaining a deeper understanding of ADHD, parents and carers are better able to:
- Support their child’s development
- Understand behaviour from the child’s perspective
- Use effective parenting strategies
- Build stronger relationships
- Feel more confident in managing challenges
Emotional Wellbeing Support
If you feel you or your child could benefit from emotional support, Kooth is a free online mental wellbeing service for young people and adults. It offers a safe space to talk, get advice and access helpful resources.
Parents and carers can also view Kooth’s Parent and Carer Brochure for more information.
Feel like you could use some emotional support? Kooth is a free online mental wellbeing company offering support to young people and adults, whatever the problem. Click on the image below to visit their website.
