The mental health, wellbeing and safeguarding of our students is paramount both in school and at home. We have complied this list of websites and resources to support parents and carers by providing advice guidance which we believe will be helpful for them and the children under their care.
‘There’s a very close tie between good health and a good education’ Laura Bush
Mental Health | A hub for all things mental health, children and young people | |
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| CAMHs guide to useful websites and resources | |
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| https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/ | How to support your child or young person |
Bullying | Advice and guidance for children who are victims of bullying. Parent advice phone line | |
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| Building better family lives together – confidential helpline | |
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| https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/ | Advice and support for children on bullying and cyber bullying |
Anxiety and Emotionally Based School Non Attendance (EBSNA) | Parent support for anxiety and school refusal | |
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| Information and support for children and young people with social phobia and separation anxiety | |
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| Resources and support for anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias | |
Self-Harm | Raising awareness on self-harm and depression within young people | |
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| Self-harm online support forum | |
Eating Disorders | Advice, support and resources on eating disorders | |
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| Parents guide to supporting children and young people who may have an eating disorder | |
FGM | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/national-fgm-support-clinics | FGM support clinics |
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| https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/how-we-work-for-women-and-girls/support-services/ | Support for women and girls. |
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| https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/ | What is FGM? Keeping children and young people safe. |
County Lines | https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/drug-trafficking/county-lines | What are county lines? Criminal activity and the law. |
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| https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/county-lines | What are county lines? How to keep children and young people safe. |
Gender Identity and Sexuality | Gender identity amongst children and young people | |
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| Gender identity service parental support/guidance | |
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| Understanding sexual development and exploration in teenagers. | |
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| Sexuality and sexual orientation | |
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| https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/faqs-and-glossary/glossary-terms | Stonewall glossary of terms |
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| Enfield based support group for teenagers 13-19. | |
Bereavement | Giving hope to grieving children | |
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| Support for children who are bereaved and families who have lost children | |
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| Supporting bereaved children and young people. Free helpline | |
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| Support for children who have lost a parent | |
Online Safety | PDF guide from the DfE on online safety | |
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| Information on popular apps which teenagers are using. | |
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| Information on popular games which teenagers are using. | |
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| Child exploitation online | |
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| https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ | Keeping children safe online guide |
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| https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers | Tips, guides, advice and resources to keep your child safe online |
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| https://youngminds.org.uk/media/2451/social-media-a-guide-for-parents.pdf | PDF guide for talking to your children about gaming and social media |
Childhood and Adolescence | Parent’s guide to surviving the teenage years | |
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| https://www.skillsyouneed.com/parent/understanding-adolescence.html | Parent’s guide to understanding adolescence |
Building Resilience | https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/257099/resilience-toolkit.pdf | Toolkit for children and young people to build resilience |
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| Top tips for feeling good – guide for children and young people | |
Physical Health | PDF outlining guidance to ensure children and young people are physically healthy | |
Generic Student Support | The Enfield Local offer for social, emotional and mental health | |
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| 24 hours a week. Helpline for children – no problem to big or too small | |
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| An online mental wellbeing community for children and young people | |
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| Essential support for under 25s | |
Learning Needs | PDF with details of the Enfield Ed Psyc parental helpline | |
Family Support | Enfield based charity supporting children, young people and families | |
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| Enfield parent support service | |
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| Enfield based parenting forum and podcast | |
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| Enfield youth and community projects | |
Support for Solo Parents | Support, advice and guidance for single/ solo parents |