Here is a collection of guides and downloadable resources recommended by our Pastoral team.
For Pupils
Come Out & Say It!
Answers questions about gender, sexuality and identity. (Source: The Proud Trust)
Mindful Colouring
Provides a creative distraction from stress. (Source: Youth Focus)
Mindful Colouring
More mindful colouring with more intricate designs. (Source: Between Sessions)
Do you worry about going to school?
Advice for people who are anxious about attending school. (Source: Sussex Council)
Dealing with Distress
One of many great resources from self-help and therapy website GetSelfHelp. (Source: GetSelfHelp)
For Parents & Carers
The Anxious Child
A guide for supporting a child experiencing anxiety. (Source: The Mental Health Foundation)
Issues with Self-Esteem?
A guide for helping young people cope with low self-esteem. (Source: Wellbeing Service, South Glasgow)
Coping with Self-Harm
A guide for supporting young people who self-harm. (Source: Researchers at the University of Oxford)
The Good-night Guide for Children
Advice to help parents deal with sleep difficulties in children. (Source: The Sleep Council)
Trauma and Young People
Understand the impact early trauma can have on a young person. (Source: The Children’s Society)
Anger
A self-help guide to help manage problems with anger. (Source: Moodjuice)
Uniquely Me
Help to support your child’s self esteem and confidence in their own body. (Source: ParentZone)
Life Skills (Teenagers)
A practical approach for parents/carers to help teenagers develop life skills. (Source: Falkirk Council)
A Parent’s Guide to Depression
How to support young people suffering from low mood and depression. (Source: Charlie Waller Trust)
Eating Disorders
A guide for parents and friends supporting a young person suffering from an eating disorder. (Source: Beat)
Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Advice to parents who are supporting a child dealing with school avoidance. (Source: Sussex Council)
Supporting Your Child
Information and guidance to help parents cope with a child who is having thoughts about suicide. (Source: Papyrus)
You may also find our SEND resources useful for guides related to ADHD, Autism, and more.
