Student Zone
At times of difficulty, worry or stress, it can seem like you are alone and that help is impossible to find; we don't want any of you to feel this way!
The links below have been organised to support in a range of areas - your mental health, managing stress, relationships, e-safety and much more - is available at the click of a button.
Remember, #wearecrew and there is always a person here to listen when you are ready to talk: a problem shared is a problem halved.
I'm really worried...who can I talk to at school?
Health and Well-Being
Sometimes the only thing standing in the way of a young person achieving their education or career ambitions is a lack of information or support.
Click on Young People tab at top. Collection of interviews with young people about their experience of health or illness. You can watch videos, listen to audio or read interviews
We're waiting for your call. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
work in 150 towns and cities supporting young people with tough lives and facing difficult situations, programmes help to develop a young person’s confidence and skills. Work covers substance misuse, family support, health and well being, education and training including apprenticeships, offender rehabilitation, community activities leaving care and advisory service, housing services.
Calm Harm free app provides tasks to help you manage the urge to Self Harm
National Citizen Service is a way for 15 to 17 year olds living in England and Northern Ireland to make new friendships, learn new skills and create unforgettable memories. NCS takes place outside of term time in the Spring, Summer and Autumn and involves outdoor activities, staying away from home, learning life skills, personal skills, leadership, communication.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/
Our vision is clear: we want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
https://www.childbereavementuk.org
Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone impacted by the death of a child of any age.
Child Bereavement UK provides training to professionals in health and social care, education, the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Advice and information on wide range of issues including bullying, sex and relationships, drink and drugs, body and mind
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Happiness-Challenge-.pdf
Mermaids has been supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse children, young people and their families via this website.
Useful Apps
Feelu: Emotions & Mindfulness
Kids Mental Health Tracker for Children 4+
Well-Beings: Wellness for Kids
Daily Mental Health Activities or Children 4+
Calm Harm
Health & Fitness for Children 12 +
E- Safety
Specialist resources for young people to raise awareness of online safety and how to protect themselves;
Think U Know: Resources provided by Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) for children and young people, parents, carers and teachers;
Digizen: Provide online safety information for educators, parents, carers and young people;
Anne Frank Trust: Runs a schools project to teach young people about Anne Frank and the Holocaust, the consequences of unchecked prejudice and discrimination, and cultural diversity.
Kick it Out: Uses the appeal of football to educate young people about racism and provide education packs for schools;
A New Parent Plus eClinic app is an instant messaging drop-in clinic for parents & carers with children in the Doncaster area and professionals wanting advice around young people aged (11-18 years) to talk to a CAMHS or With Me in Mind Practitioner via their mobile device.
CEOP Safety Centre Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Doncaster School Nursing
Festivals
ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS
ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUUnderstanding The Law
General Harm Reduction Guide
Alcohol Harm Reduction Guide
Drugs Harm Reduction Guide
Drug Testing, More Info
Alcohol
1.7.22 A-guide-for-parents tobacco, alcohol.pdf