Support for families
Here are some links to non-school support agencies. Click on the tabs below to view the information. Please get in touch with us to discuss any concerns you may have.
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential 24/7 service in the UK run by the NSPCC. It supports anyone under 19 with any issue they are facing, from bullying and family troubles to mental health and abuse, via phone, email, or online chat.
Childline Website: Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline
Childline Support: Get Support | Childline
Mental Health
MindMate is here to help young people in Leeds find help with their mental health and wellbeing. MindMate – Emotional wellbeing and mental health
Kooth is a widely used digital mental health and wellbeing service partnered with the NHS and local authorities. Home – Kooth
Young Minds is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people. YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | Young Minds
Victims of Abuse
Leeds City Council provides help for victims of abuse. Domestic violence and abuse | Leeds.gov.uk
Local Services for Young People
The document below provides a variety of resources.
Services for Young People. Families and Professionals – download
Online Safety
We know that the Internet and the many devices, apps and social networks young people are exposed to can be intimidating. The below websites and downloads help parents navigate the online world.
CEOP – CEOP Safety Centre and Parents and carers | CEOP Education
Vodafone – Digital Parenting – Vodafone UK News Centre
What’s the problem? A guide for parents of children and young people who have go in trouble online.
BBC Online Safety – Tips for parents to manage their child’s life online – BBC Parents’ Toolkit – BBC Bitesize
NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe Online | NSPCC
UK Safer Internet Centre – Homepage – UK Safer Internet Centre
StaySafe.org – Online Teen Safety Guide – StaySafe.org
Parent Zone – Parent Zone | At the heart of digital family life
Gaming
The parental guides below help understand family management/parental controls on a variety of devices.
Anti-Bullying
The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a UK-based coalition of individuals and organizations coordinated by the National Children’s Bureau. Founded in 2002, it unites groups to stop bullying and create safer environments where children and young people can live, grow, play, and learn. Anti-Bulling Alliance | Sources of information, advice and support
Time for Young People
Time for young people, Leeds. Time for young people is an emotional wellbeing service for 11-18 year olds living and studying in Leeds (as well as care leavers and individuals with special educational needs or disabilities up to 25). Time for young people, Leeds | The Children’s Society
