Recommended Reading

Supporting a child through the teenage years can be challenging. It is important to us that we work in tandem with our pupils’ parents to provide the best possible care and support for their children.

We hope that that the recommended links and reading material might provide parents with additional, helpful information.

Useful Websites

www.askfrank.com – information and advice on substance abuse

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/  – a useful A-Z of health conditions

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/ – advice for parents on screen use for all ages

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/ – advice on a range of safeguarding issues

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/ – advice on all aspects of family life

https://www.antibullyingpro.com/ – website that supports our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors

https://www.comparethemarket.com/broadband/content/screen-usage-guide/ – information on screen addiction

Supporting Mental Health

stem4 – supporting teenage mental health

Parents’ A-Z Mental Health Guide | Mental Health Advice | YoungMinds

YoungMinds Parents’ Helpline Poster Poster

Starting the Conversation Booklet – Talking to boys and young men about mental health

Talking to teenagers about self-harm

Information for young people about stress

Leaflet for young people about eating disorders

Talking to your teenager about eating disorders

Information for young people about depression

Talking to your teenager about depression

Online Safety Resources