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Information for Parents and Guardians

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We offer your child all the support they need throughout their time here, including wellbeing, safeguarding, financial support and more.

If you ever have any questions about our support, please contact us on:

Wellbeing: 
wellbeing@bishopburton.ac.uk - wellbeing@riseholme.ac.uk

Bursaries: 
bursaries@bishopburton.ac.uk

Careers: 
careers@bishopburton.ac.uk - careers@riseholme.ac.uk
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Useful links

Please note: Links to external websites are provided for information and convenience only. Bishop Burton College is not responsible for the content, accuracy or availability of these websites and does not necessarily endorse the views or information they contain.

YoungMinds Parents Helpline 

Parents Helpline | Mental Health Help for Your Child | Young Minds

We support parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person's mental health. We can provide detailed information and advice, emotional support and signposting.

You can speak to us over the phone or chat to us online. When we’re closed, you can still leave us a message and we'll get back to you in 3-5 working days.

Opening times: 9.30am-4pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9.30am-6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Tel: 0808 802 5544

Visit YoungMinds website here

MIND

This information is for parents, carers, family members and guardians of a young person. You might be:

Visit MIND website here

Youth Access

Provides information about local counselling and advice services for young people aged 11-25.

Put in your location and what you need help with into their 'Find help' search, and see what services are available in your area.

Visit Youth Access website here

Hub of Hope

A national database of mental health charities and organisations across Britain that offer mental health advice, including for family members.

Visit Hub of Hope website here
 

Youth Mental Health Foundation Support Groups 

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS - YMHF

This organisation offers support groups for parents and carers of children struggling with mental health issues. These groups provide a space for parents to share experiences and gain practical tools to support their children.

Are you interested in helping your child overcome self-harm? Free E-Book For Parents - YMHF

If so this guide will show you some simple ways to stay strong, support your son or daughter’s emotional health and guide their journey to health and happiness.

  • Created for parents
  • Written by experts
  • Understand why you can’t watch from the side-lines
  • Learn how to support a young person’s healing 

Visit Youth Mental Health Foundation website here

Emotional support services for your child or young person

Childline

If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small.

Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.

Can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing-impaired.

Hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.

Opening times: 24/7

Tel: 0800 11 11

Visit Childline website here

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) 

Provides support to anyone aged 16+ who is feeling down and needs to talk or find information.

Free webchat service available.

Read information about the helpline and how it works.

Opening times: 5pm - midnight, 365 days a year

Tel: 0800 58 58 58

Visit CALM website here

Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. N.B. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.

Opening times: 24/7

Tel: 116123

Visit Samaritans website here

Papryus

Offers confidential advice and support if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, and information about how to make a safety plan.

Its helpline service - HOPELINE247 - is available to anybody under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

There is a chat service available on the website.

Opening times: 24/7 every day of the year

Tel: 0800 068 4141

Tel: 88247

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Visit Papryus website here

Tellmi

Formerly known as MeeToo. A free app for teenagers (11+) providing resources and a fully-moderated community where you can share your problems, get support and help other people too.

Can be downloaded from Google Play or App Store.

Visit Tellmi website here

Sexual Abuse

Lucy Faithfull Foundation 

Advice - Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Protecting children. Preventing child sexual abuse.

Our vision is a world where children live free from the threat of sexual abuse.

Our mission is to prevent child sexual abuse by intervening with people at risk of causing harm and enabling everyone to create a safer world for children.

Visit Lucy Faithfull Foundation website here

Shore

A safe space for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour 

Visit Shore website here

Extremism and Radicalisation

Messages of hate can take many forms. Extremist groups use them to recruit young people. Parents can find answers to common questions and resources to help protect your child. Parents' Resources - Educate Against Hate

Advice and Guidance for Parents and Carers

View parents' booklet here

Fake news, misinformation and disinformation 

The growth of the online space and the influence it has on our daily lives means that we are now receiving our news in different ways, such as through social media posts, online news outlets, and digital apps and platforms

Visit Educate Against Hate website here

How is extremism relevant to me as a parent? 
 

Visit Educate Against Hate website here

How do I talk to my child about extremism? 

Visit Educate Against Hate website here

Careers

Parents of teenagers support careers UK

Visit Skills for Careers website here
 
What does your child need to know in terms of education, training, and work?

As a parent you are expected to have all the answers, but in a constantly evolving world it can be a struggle to keep up with the latest options out there. Are apprenticeships right for your child? Should they be considering BTECs or T levels? And how can you guide your child to make choices at GCSE and A Level that will set them up for a brighter future?

Here at Youth Employment UK we provide expert careers advice for parents who want to help their child understand and explore their next steps.

Whatever you need, we’re here to help you help your child in thinking about their career and future options.

Child to Parent Abuse

Child to Parent Abuse 

You're not alone. We support parents dealing with Child to Parent Abuse. We’re here to reduce the impact of Child to Parent Abuse by supporting parents, training professionals, influencing policy and raising awareness.

Visit PEGS website here
 

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