Safeguarding and Wellbeing for Families

NEVER ACCEPTABLE

Parent Support Sessions

Parent Support Session course delivered by Mr Clout.

Starting in the spring term the course runs for 10 weeks during term time. This course is open to all parents and covers the following topics:

The parenting philosophy induction session.
The tug of war!
Active Listening
Praise and Encouragement
Whose problem is it?
Consequences!
Good days and bad days!
Managing the stress
Supporting

If you wish to attend please call the school and register your interest on 01268 794215 or email your interest to info@theappletonschool.org

Crisis and Emergency

In a mental health emergency or crisis:

Contact the emergency services on 999
Go to your nearest A&E department

If you or someone that you care for is having an urgent mental health issue:

Call your mental health support worker if you have one
Call NHS 111
Book an emergency GP appointment
Call Adult Social Care on 0345 603 7630 or 0345 606 1212 (outside of normal working hours)
Call the Crisis Team at EPUT (for Adults) or the Crisis Support Service (for Young People) on 0300 555 1201

Support Lines and Websites

The following are websites and phone numbers that might be helpful to you when supporting your child or young person with their mental health and wellbeing:

The Samaritans helpline 116 123:
Text support if you are experiencing a crisis by Give Us a Shout. Text 85258
Helpline by Supportline. 01708 765200
Family support helpline by Families in Action 020 7254 6251
Parent helpline by Young Minds 0808 802 5544
Parent confidential helpline by Family Lives 0808 800 2222
Bereavement care support line by Cruse 0808 808 1677

Support Resources for Parents and Families

The following are websites and phone numbers that might be helpful to you when supporting your child or young person with their mental health and wellbeing:

Emotional Wellbeing through coronavirus:

Supporting children and young people:

NSPCC - Mental health and parenting.

Supporting yourself and your family:

E-safety

What parents & Carers Need to Know about Age-inappropriate Content Monitoring Screen Time with Teens
UK Safer Internet Centre