Wellbeing and Mental Health

Support for children and young people

Every Mind Matters

Every Mind Matters provides practical advice and simple self-care tools to help young people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep.

Its mental wellbeing tips for young people include videos and ideas to support coping skills, social media use and emotional wellbeing.

Place2Be

Place2Be provides mental health support, counselling and resources for children, young people, families and schools.

Their Parenting Smart resource offers practical advice for parents and carers on topics such as worries, friendships, behaviour, change and emotional wellbeing.

Mentally Healthy Schools

Mentally Healthy Schools provides practical resources to support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing.

Its emotional check-in resource can help pupils reflect on their feelings and identify positive coping strategies.

BBC wellbeing resources

BBC Children in Need wellbeing resources provide guidance for families on topics including talking to young people about mental health, worries and difficult world events.

NHS children’s mental health support

The NHS children’s mental health page provides advice for parents and carers, including guidance on recognising when a child may need more support and where to find help.

MindEd

MindEd offers free advice and learning resources for parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people’s mental health.

Local Support in the Rotherham Area

• With Me in Mind – NHS mental health and emotional wellbeing support for children and young people, working with schools and colleges across Rotherham.
• Rotherham CAMHS – Specialist NHS mental health assessment, advice and support for children, young people and their families.
• Kooth – Free and confidential online mental health and wellbeing support for young people, including access to trained counsellors.
• Rotherham Family Hubs – Local support for children, young people and families, including parenting, health, wellbeing and practical advice.
• Rotherham Early Help – Support for families experiencing difficulties with emotional wellbeing, behaviour, parenting, finances, housing and other challenges.
• Rotherham Food in Crisis – Information about local food banks, social supermarkets, pantries and emergency food support across Rotherham.
• Citizens Advice Rotherham – Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and other issues affecting individuals and families.
• RotherHive – Local mental health and wellbeing information, advice and resources for people living and working in Rotherham.

Support for parents and carers

• Coram Family Lives – Confidential support for parents and carers on behaviour, relationships, mental health and family life. (0808 800 2222 – online chat also available.)
• YoungMinds Parent Helpline – Advice and support if you are worried about your child’s mental health.
• Place2Be – Parenting Smart – Free articles and practical guidance from child mental health experts to help support children’s wellbeing and behaviour.
• NSPCC – Advice for Families – Expert guidance on a wide range of parenting, safeguarding and family issues.

Support for Adults

NHS Talking Therapies

NHS Talking Therapies offers free, confidential support for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, stress and depression.

In many areas, adults can refer themselves directly without needing to see a GP first.

Every Mind Matters

Every Mind Matters also provides practical self-care advice for adults, including support with stress, anxiety, sleep and low mood.

Further support

Togetherall

Togetherall is an anonymous, professionally moderated online community offering mental health and wellbeing support.

Access is available through some universities, colleges, NHS services and local providers. Availability varies, so please check whether your education provider or local service offers access.

Students Against Depression

Students Against Depression provides information, advice and practical tools for pupils affected by low mood, depression or suicidal thoughts.

Speak to us

If a pupil is struggling with their wellbeing or mental health, families are encouraged to contact the academy. We can listen, offer support and help identify the most appropriate next steps.

If you are worried about a pupil’s immediate safety, please follow the academy’s safeguarding procedures or contact emergency services where necessary.