We are fortunate to be taking part in the ‘Place 2Be’ project during 2024-25. This will support our existing relational and nurturing curriculum and pastoral work in supporting our pupils with emotional and mental health and well being difficulties.
This website offers parenting advice from our child mental health experts as well as practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour
If you sign up to their updates you can stay up to date with parenting guides and support
https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
Place2Be: Parenting Smart: Articles
Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be’s parenting experts. It’s based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.
Emotional and Mental Health
Here are some valuable resources to support both adults and children:
For Adults
Mind: Mind offers tips and advice on coping with the holiday season, including managing stress, dealing with loneliness, and maintaining mental well-being.
Samaritans: Provides 24/7 support for anyone struggling to cope. They offer a safe space to talk about whatever is troubling you.
NHS: The NHS offers advice on managing mental health during the holidays, including tips on dealing with stress and where to find support.
For Children
The Go To: The Go To website is the home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire and provides a wealth of information and practical advice for children, young people, their carers and professionals.
YoungMinds: Offers advice on supporting children and young people with their mental health, including how to handle anxiety around Christmas.
The Children’s Society: Provides tips for managing children’s mental health during the festive season, including maintaining routines and understanding their needs.
Childline: Offers free, confidential support for children and young people. They provide a safe space to talk about any worries or concerns.
Kooth: Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous
online wellbeing service for children and young people. The Kooth team provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals and are a bacp accredited service.
Home – KoothShout!: Shout is the UK’s first and only 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258.
