Safeguarding & WellbeingUseful Links
NSPCC
NSPCC is a national charity working to protect and support children, offering advice and guidance on a range of issues that affect young people and their families.
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service that young people can access for support and guidance.
Glosfamilies Directory
https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/home.page
Glosfamilies Directory is a source of information, advice and resources covering all aspects of family life.
Glosfamilies Directory parenting pages
https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/family.page?familychannel=1_1_4
Links to a wide range of services offering support and advice for parents.
TiC+ Parent and Carer Support and Advice Line
https://www.ticplus.org.uk/parents-carers/parent-and-carer-support/
Free, confidential advice for parents worried about their child’s emotional and mental health.
School Nursing
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/school-nursing
We work closely with our NHS School Nurse who visits the Academy each week. The School Nursing Service can provide support with emotional and mental health issues, relationships and sexual health, bladder and bowel issues, lifestyle health and family worries.
If you would like your child to see the School Nurse, you can self-refer using the following link, or you can ask for your child to be referred by contacting a member of the Pastoral Team.
Self refer: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/self-refer/school-nurse-referral-form/
GP
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trusts/GPs/DefaultView.aspx?id=89630
Contact your child’s GP for help with physical health issues.
111
You can contact NHS 111 for medical advice 24 hours a day.
Young Minds Matter
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/young-minds-matter/
Young Minds Matter offer support with anxiety, low mood, poor sleep or similar issues. Support is provided 1:1 in school by an Educational Mental Health Practitioner. To get support from Young Minds Matter, you can self-refer by texting YMMChat on 07480 635723 or by getting in touch with a member of the Pastoral Team.
TiC+
TiC+ is a free, confidential counselling service. Referrals can be made directly by families or by getting in touch with a member of the Pastoral Team.
CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/camhs/
CAMHS provides specialist mental health services for children and young people in Gloucestershire.
Shout 85258
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential text messaging service offering support for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Young Gloucestershire
Young Gloucestershire is a countywide charity that supports young people who are facing challenges in their lives.
On Your Mind
https://www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk/
On Your Mind is a service that helps identify routes of support for anyone struggling with poor mental health.
Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Young Minds are a national mental health charity for young people and their families, providing support and resources on a wide range of issues.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish is a local charity providing support for young people affected by bereavement.
Cruse
Cruse is a national organisation that provides advice and support for people struggling with grief.
Gay Glos
Gay Glos is a local charity that provides support and guidance for LGBTQ+ people and their families
Stonewall
Stonewall is a national organisation that champions the rights of LGBTQ+ communities.
Rethink’s Gloucestershire Self Harm Helpline
A local helpline and resources for people who self harm.
Young Minds – Self Harm
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/self-harm/
Advice, guidance and resources related to self harm.
TiC+
TiC+ is a free, confidential counselling service. Referrals can be made directly by families or by getting in touch with a member of the Pastoral Team.
CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/camhs/
CAMHS provides specialist mental health services for children and young people in Gloucestershire.
Shout 85258
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential text messaging service offering support for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Young Gloucestershire
Young Gloucestershire is a countywide charity that supports young people who are facing challenges in their lives.
On Your Mind
https://www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk/
On Your Mind is a service that helps identify routes of support for anyone struggling with poor mental health.
School Nursing
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/school-nursing
We work closely with our NHS School Nurse who visits the Academy each week. The School Nursing Service can provide support with emotional and mental health issues, relationships and sexual health, bladder and bowel issues, lifestyle health and family worries.
If you would like your child to see the School Nurse, you can self-refer using the following link, or you can ask for your child to be referred by contacting a member of the Pastoral Team.
Self refer: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/self-refer/school-nurse-referral-form/
Gloucestershire NHS Sexual Health
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/sexual-health/
Information about local sexual health service provision.
School Nursing
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/school-nursing
We work closely with our NHS School Nurse who visits the Academy each week. The School Nursing Service can provide support with emotional and mental health issues, relationships and sexual health, bladder and bowel issues, lifestyle health and family worries.
If you would like your child to see the School Nurse, you can self-refer using the following link, or you can ask for your child to be referred by contacting a member of the Pastoral Team.
Self refer: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/self-refer/school-nurse-referral-form/
Gloucestershire Youth Support Centre – The Vibe
https://www.talktofrank.com/treatment-centre/gloucestershire-youth-support-centre-the-vibe
The Youth Support Team works throughout Gloucestershire offering a free specialist service for children and young people under the age of 18 with alcohol and substance misuse problems.
Internet Matters
https://www.internetmatters.org/
Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
UK Safer Internet Centre
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/young-people/resources-for-11-19s
Advice and support to use the internet safely. Children and young people resources for 11-19 year olds.
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Online safety support for parents. Keeping children safe online.
School Nursing
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/cyp-glos/school-nursing
Our School Nurse can provide advice and guidance around body image and eating concerns, referring young people to the Eating Disorders Team if appropriate.
If you would like your child to see the School Nurse, you can self-refer using the following link, or you can ask for your child to be referred by contacting a member of the Pastoral Team.
Self refer: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/self-refer/school-nurse-referral-form/
Beezee Bodies
Funded by Gloucestershire County Council, Beezee Bodies is a local organisation that supports families and young people to live healthy lifestyles.
Young Minds – Eating problems
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/eating-problems/
Advice for if you are worried that your child may have an eating disorder or an unhealthy relationship with food.
Beat
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Beat is a national charity supporting people who struggle with eating disorders.