Wellbeing and Emotional Support
At Nazeing Primary School we are keen to support our pupil’s emotional wellbeing, for example through encouraging a Growth Mindset, but also wanted to provide parents and carers with a range of organisations that may be able to offer additional advice and support for families and children who are facing particular challenges.
Useful Websites
Anna Freud – Mentally Healthy Schools
A great range of resources and ideas on how to understand and support your child
A tool to find support from Barnados
A range of tools to help with mental health
Better Health Every Mind Matters
Advice for parents/carers on how to support a child
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
A directory of qualified, private counsellors
Campaign Against Living Miserably
A helpline and advice from the Campaign Against Living Miserably
Mindfulness and meditation app
Offering a parent helpline and online chat
Mindfulness and guided meditation app
A therapy service for children aged 8+
A mental wellbeing website for pupils which includes message boards, online counselling and advice
Offering a range of courses to better understand mental wellbeing
A tool to search for local support services…
Advice for parents/carers on how to support a child
Advice for parents/carers on how to support their child to transition to KS3 - Getting ready to start secondary school
Family Intervention Team – support for families struggling to cope with a child’s challenging behaviour
Safe in Essex - support for children age 8+ demonstrating risky behaviour
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS)
Lots of online advice plus a route to contact the service directly via the website or on 0800 953 0222
Resources for parents/carers and families
