Thank you so much to all the parents/carers who support the Latymer Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the school. Your regular donations and one-off gifts help us provide excellent teaching, learning and extracurricular activities.

Joining the Latymer Champions regular giving programme has a real, practical impact on all the students. For instance, your donations are enabling us to have a full-time counselling service on site which is a very rare opportunity in state schools. Our fully trained counsellors, Alon and Camille, tell us more.

At a time when children and young people's mental health services are more stretched than ever, the counselling service at Latymer provides an essential space for our students. In a quiet corner of the school, using both arts and talking therapies, we are able to work with and support students across all year groups. Adolescence can be a hugely challenging time, not only for young people but also for their families and having access to compassionate, emotionally-available therapists during this period can be invaluable.

Students and their families often report feeling listened to, understood, and supported by our services, describing the therapy space as one where they can express themselves openly and begin to make sense of the challenges they’re facing. Many say it helps them better understand what’s going on in their lives and, with the support of those around them, feel more equipped to manage difficulties. Often, they become more self-compassionate and confident as a result of our work together.

As a trauma-informed team of qualified therapists, we are able to offer therapeutic support that goes beyond traditional school counselling. This includes parental and family support, which we believe is a vital part of helping students thrive. We understand how challenging it can be to be a parent in a time when technology and other changes are reshaping the landscape of our growing teenage community. We aim to help and support families in navigating these sometimes complex times.

Working closely with families where appropriate allows us to provide truly wrap-around care, ensuring that the right support is in place both in and out of school. Every child and family is different, and we work relationally and thoughtfully to respond to their individual needs. This holistic, responsive approach is a key part of what makes our mental health provision at Latymer so effective and so essential.

Whether your child is in Year 7, 10 or 12, it is never too late to join our community of Latymer Champions! You can sign up for regular giving at any time via online banking:

1. Our bank details are: The Latymer Foundation at Edmonton; Account number: 00006418; Sort code: 40-52-40.

2. Please email Ms Cami, Development Manager, at campaign@latymer.co.uk to let her know (we do not get notifications from the bank). If you are a UK taxpayer, a Gift Aid declaration will be sent to you.

Thank you so much to existing donors for their crucial support and thank you in advance to any other family considering a donation.