Student Well-being at DSFC
STUDENT WELFARE
We pride ourselves on the support which we offer students and are equally as interested in their personal welfare as their academic welfare. If a student thinks they may be suffering with stress, anxiety and/or depression or have any other issues worrying them, please ensure they contact their Pastoral Support Manager or Mrs Miller our Health and Well-being Officer who can refer them to the appropriate services. There are various forms of confidential counselling available at Durham Sixth Form Centre.
PASTORAL SUPPORT MANAGER (PSM)
Our Pastoral Support Managers have a similar role to a Head of Year and they will be available to help and support students throughout their time at DSFC. If students are struggling with work or want to talk about something affecting their studies, they should contact their Pastoral Support Manager. If a student is thinking of leaving there may be support available to enable them to stay and complete their studies or we can help direct you to services that can help with planning alternative pathways.
Health & Well-being Officer
Our Health and Well-being Officer's main role is to offer a confidential advice and information service to students, on any health and well-being issue.
Support may involve signposting students to appropriate services, and make referrals into any of our counselling and support services based onsite. We currently have a school counselor, an Emotional Resilience Nurse, a Support Worker, as well as a new schools mental health support service. I can also refer into an NHS service called Talking Changes as well as CAMHS.
If students have any worries about health and lifestyle, for example anxiety, stress, healthy eating, sexual health, accessing free condoms, exam stress, and many more topics, I can be contacted. Students can discuss any personal matter safe in the knowledge that it will not be shared without their consent (please be aware however safeguarding or child protection issues will be reported to our Safeguarding Officer).
Mrs Miller- Year 12 and 13 Health & Well-being Officer
If you would like to speak to or contact Mr Miller regarding any of the issues identified above please call her on 07387249681 or click here to send her an email karin.miller@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Mr Bains- Year 13 Pastoral Support Manager (Student with the surname A-J)
If you would like to contact Mr Bains regarding any of the issues identified above please click here to send him an email
Miss Shearer- Year 13 Pastoral Support Manager (Student with the surname K-Z)
If you would like to contact Miss Shearer regarding any of the issues identified above please click here to send her an email lucy.shearer@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Mrs Church - Year 12 Pastoral Manager (Student with the surname K-Z)
If you would like to contact Mrs Church regarding any of the issues identified above please click here to send her an email emily.church@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Mrs Maude - Year 12 Pastoral Manager (Student with the surname A-J)
If you would like to contact Mrs Maude regarding any of the issues identified above please click here to send her an email julie.maude@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Ms Eggett - Senior Lead Teacher & SENCO
If you would like to contact Ms Eggett regarding any of the issues identified above please click here to send her an email amanda.eggett@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Kooth is a digital mental health support service. It gives young people easy access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced counsellors. Access is free, no waiting lists, no cost and complete anonymity.
The Kooth service offers easily accessible mental health support to young people, irrespective of where they are on a spectrum of mild, moderate or complex needs.
Kooth therapists receive regular training to ensure they are providing the highest level of professional support via a range of therapeutic approaches. Kooth works hand-in-hand with local services on the ground, often supporting young people preparing for treatment or on CAMHS waiting lists.
If you feel that Kooth could be relevant to you please click on the link https://www.kooth.com/
Support Information
SERVICE
CONTACT DETAILS
Family Matters
Family Lives
Advice and support on all family matters
0808 800 2222
www.familylives.org.uk
The Bridge Young Carers
We support children, young people and their families who have a challenging caring responsibility
0191 383 2520
Winstons Wish
An interactive bereavement website designed for children, young people and their families
08088 020 021
www.winstonswish.org.uk
Lifestyle
Beat
National charity supporting people affected by eating disorders
0345 634 414 – Helpline
0345 634 7650 – Youthline
Freemans Quay
Leisure Centre offering a great range of activities including gym, exercise classes and two pools
03000 268 488
Durham Community Action Volunteering
Supporting volunteering throughout the region
03000 266 555
01388 742040
info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
Durham University LGBT Association
For advice and support around LGBT
welfare@durhamlgbta.org.uk
NCS (National Citizen Service)
A voluntary personal and social development programme for 15–17 year olds in England and Northern Ireland, providing an opportunity to make your mark and build skills for work and life
0191 338 7800
enquiries@ncsnortheast.co.uk
Gender Identity Support Service
Supporting young people 15 – 25 with gender identity concerns
01325 731 160
www.disc-vol-org.uk/projects/gender-identity-support-north-east/
Smokefree Durham
Stop Smoking Service
0191 369 2016
0800 772 0565
SMS QUIT to 66777
Youth Focus North East
A regional hub connecting young people and the organisations and professionals who support them.
0191 477 9966
mail@youthfocusne.org.uk
Mental Health
CAMHS CRISIS
For urgent risk to self/need for mental health support
0191 441 5733
Papyrus
Prevention of young suicide
0800 068 41 41
Talking Changes
Stress and Anxiety Support
0191 333 3300
Young Minds Parents Helpline
A charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people, and also offering support for parents/carers.
0808 802 5544
ymenquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Safeguarding
Childline
Childline is free and confidential to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
Kidscape
A charity that tries to prevent child abuse and bullying, by equipping young people with the necessary skills to keep them safe, and offering support to parents/carers.
020 7823 5430
N.S.P.C.C.
The leading children's charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to the fight for every childhood, it has statutory powers meaning they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.
0808 800 5000
Under 18 – 0800 1111
One Punch North East
To raise awareness of the devastation that ONE PUNCH can do.
0844 414 8941
northeast@onepunch.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Providing frontline specialist, independent and confidential services for women and girls of all ages who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
0808 802 999
rcewinfo@rapecrisis.org.uk
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
The Hideout
Interactive website designed to support children and young people experiencing Domestic Violence.
Victim Support
A charity for people affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales, working locally to support people affected by crime and campaign nationally to put their needs first.
0808 168 9111
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Substance Abuse
Adfam
Confidential Service if friends or a family member has a drug problem (no helpline)
020 3817 9410
Alcoholics Anonymous
Free help and advice, with meetings in every town and city
0800 9177650
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Families Anonymous
For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems.
0845 1200 660
Re-Solv
Free national helpline to provide information and support regarding solvent or volatile substance misuse
01785 810 762
Talk to Frank
Free confidential advice about drugs, and can refer to local drug services.
0300 123 6600
YDAP (Youth Drug and Alcohol Project – Sunderland)
An open access service offering advice, support and specialist intervention to young people up to age 18 with substance misuse issues.
0191 561 2852
ydap.project@sunderland.gov.uk
A new campaign specifically aimed at teenagers has started which addresses Meningitis and Septicaemia. The Teens for Tomorrow campaign is designed for those who are hugely at risk of being impacted by meningitis.
Students and parents/carers can visit the website (www.teensfortomorrow.co.uk) follow Teens for Tomorrow on social media and hopefully educate themselves and make positive decisions as a result.
