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