Cramlington Learning Village are "heartbroken" after 12 year old student takes her own life

The school of Charley Ann Patterson, in Cramlington have said they're "heartbroken" to hear the news that the 12 year old took her own life last Tuesday.

In a statement they've said:

We are heartbroken over the death of one of our year 8 students. Charley-Ann was a delightful, popular, hardworking student and she will be very much missed in school. Our thoughts and sympathies are with her family and friends and the school is working closely with the family to provide support at this difficult time.

We are offering support for our students and staff in school, who are devastated at this tragic event. A dedicated mental health support team is based in school from the local authority.

As a school we cover mental health and personal well-being in the curriculum in all year groups and have support available in school through a pastoral team that includes two trained counsellors. We encourage students to raise their problems with staff.

Our focus at the moment is concentrating on supporting the family, as well as students and staff affected by her untimely death.

The school is currently working with multiple agencies who are investigating the circumstances around Charley-Ann’s sad death.

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