Support and Wellbeing
We understand that students and families may need support beyond safeguarding. The following services are available to provide help:
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Employment Support: Skills for Jobs
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Family Support: Supporting Families
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Kooth: www.kooth.com - Online emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged 11–24 years, available until 10pm daily.
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Childline: www.childline.org.uk - Helpline: 0800 1111 (7:30am–3:30pm) - Offers 1-2-1 online counselling.
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Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk - Crisis messenger: Text YM to 85258 (24/7)
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Samaritans: www.samaritans.org - Helpline: 116 123 (24/7)
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Shout: www.giveusashout.org - Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
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Mind: www.mind.org.uk - Info line: 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
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Early Help: Leicestershire Early Help Referral - Online referral for support services.
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Central Access Point (C.A.P.): 0116 2953060 - Mental health support available 24 hours a day.