Useful resources for students and families

Access comprehensive support resources designed for students, parents and carers. From school-based pastoral care and professional counselling to specialist mental health services and online safety guidance, these resources provide confidential help when you need it most. Whether facing academic pressures, family challenges, or personal difficulties, you'll find trusted organisations and services offering expert support, practical advice, and crisis intervention tailored to young people and families.

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Support at school

The best person for students to talk to at school is normally your houseparent. They can usually speak with you in confidence and will always tell you if they need to speak to someone else and ask you how you think this should be done.

Self-help resources

Younge Minds

Mental health charity that provides information and advice to young people, giving you the tools to look after your mental health.

The Mix

The UK's leading support service for young people under 25, helping you with any challenges you're facing.

Frank

Providing facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol.

Headspace

Helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health through science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools.

Kooth

A safe and confidential space to share experiences and gain support from the Kooth community and qualified professionals.

Report Remove

A tool provided by Childline and IWF that allows young people to report an image or video shared online, to see if it's possible to get it taken down.

Calm Harm

An award-winning app helping young people resist or manage the urge to self-harm.

Mind

A mental health charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Think U Know

Helps protect children and young people from the threat of online child sexual abuse and exploitation.