Family Support & Wellbeing
Please see information below in relation to support that is available for our pupils and yourself as parents. If you want to discuss any support or strategies then please seek to speak to one of our school staff team or speak to one of the family support team.
Kooth is a free, confidential online mental health and wellbeing service available to children and young people across Derby and Derbyshire. The platform requires no formal referral, making it easy to access support when it is needed most. Users can simply create an account and begin using the service.
Accessible 365 days a year via mobile, tablet, or desktop devices, Kooth provides a safe and supportive digital environment where young people can explore their mental health and wellbeing. The service is available from 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends.
Kooth offers a range of support options, including access to accredited counsellors, moderated peer-support forums, and a comprehensive library of articles and resources covering a wide variety of mental health and wellbeing topics. By providing flexible, accessible, and professional support online, Kooth empowers young people to seek help, connect with others, and build resilience at their own pace. https://www.kooth.com/
Useful in terms of supporting CYP’s mental health needs, as there is information about supporting with mental health and managing with anxiety, OCD and eating disorders at this time. https://youngminds.org.uk/
Tegan’s Butterflies in Paradise is a welcoming charity dedicated to supporting families of children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Founded and run by parents who have first-hand experience of raising children with additional needs, the charity understands the challenges families can face and provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for them to connect.
The charity offers a range of social and support opportunities, enabling children, young people, and their families to meet others with similar experiences, build friendships, and feel a sense of belonging. Tegan’s Butterflies in Paradise creates a space where individuals can be themselves, gain confidence, and access peer support from a community that truly understands their journey.
Through its activities and events, the charity helps reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, and strengthen connections between families across the local community.https://tegansbutterflies.org/
Family Fund is a UK charity that provides grants and practical support to families on a low income who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person. The charity aims to ease financial pressures by helping families access essential items and experiences that they may otherwise struggle to afford.
Grants can be used for a wide range of needs, including family breaks, digital equipment, household appliances, clothing, bedding, furniture, and play equipment. In addition to financial assistance, Family Fund offers a variety of services and resources designed to support parents and carers in achieving the best possible outcomes for their child and family.
Through its funding and support programmes, Family Fund helps improve family wellbeing, reduce financial stress, and create opportunities for children and young people to thrive. https://www.familyfund.org.uk/about/what-we-do/
Qwell is a free, confidential online mental health and wellbeing service designed specifically for parents and carers of children and young people under the age of 18. The service is easy to access, with no formal referral required—users simply need to create an account online to get started.
Available 365 days a year via mobile, tablet, and desktop devices, Qwell offers flexible support that fits around busy family life. The service is available from 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends.
Through Qwell, parents and carers can access professional support from accredited counsellors, connect with others through moderated peer-support forums, and explore a wide range of articles and resources covering mental health, wellbeing, parenting, and family-related topics. The platform provides a safe and supportive space where users can seek advice, share experiences, and access help whenever they need it. https://www.qwell.io/
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