Useful sources of further information and local contacts.

Further information on wellbeing can be found from the following sources, please click on the hyperlink to be taken through to the websites:

The School Health Service - The School Health Service in Tonbridge and Malling can offer a range of support, including self-referral for counselling for young people.  There are lots of links to local services too.

Early Help - Early Help (support from families) in Kent offer help for the most vulnerable children, young people and families with a focus on delivering better outcomes.

NHS - Information about the 5 steps to mental wellbeing and strategies about how to achieve them.

NSPCC - Help and advice for parents supporting children with mental health problems.

Young Minds - Young Minds have information, resources and a helpline for parents: 0808 802 5544.

Mind Ed - Excellent information, advice and contacts for all areas of children’s mental health.

Anna Freud Centre - Offers a range of resources that include free podcasts to help parents/carers manage child and family mental health issues.

Every Mind Matters - Support and guidance from the NHS on things like low mood, anxiety, sleep and stress.

Moodspark - A child or young person can build their own emotional resilience by using the resources at Moodsparks, a site built with young people from Kent.

The following contacts may also be helpful for parents and pupils:

• Childline - where children can get in touch on 0800 1111

• In an emergency or crisis pupils should also know they can contact the Samaritans or call 999.