Below is a link to an extremely helpful document which provides a selection of support services available to children under the age of 5 years, 5-16+ and for parents and carers. These websites are regularly reviewed for suitability. Resources-for-supporting-emotional-wellbeing

NSPCC is the UK’s leading charity which prioritises children’s health, needs and safety. Their website is one which staff use regularly and signpost families to use as well. www.nspcc.org.uk/

Kooth is a website designed to support children's mental wellbeing. It is a virtual support site which offers a range of different strategies: e.g. an instant messaging service, a trackers to allow children to track how they are feeling. www.kooth.com/

Better Health: Every mind matters: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters

Clinicians at the Anna Freud Centre have developed seven ways that they consider to be best practice in responding to children and young people’s fears: https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/

YoungMinds is a website designed to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. It offers guidance and advice for parents and carers, including tips for coping with worries, behaviour, and emotional difficulties: www.youngminds.org.uk/

Place2Be is a website that provides support for children’s emotional wellbeing. It offers articles, advice videos, and creative activities to help children understand and manage their feelings: www.place2be.org.uk/

Childline is a website designed to help children and young people with their mental health. It offers free confidential support, a counselling service, and interactive tools to help children explore their feelings: www.childline.org.uk/

Mind is a website that provides information and support on mental health for children and families. It includes guidance on understanding emotions, managing stress, and finding professional support when needed: www.mind.org.uk/

Charlie Waller Trust is a website that supports the mental health of children and young people. It provides practical guides, resources, and tips for families to help build resilience and wellbeing: www.charliewaller.org

Family Lives is a website that offers guidance and support for parents and carers. It provides advice on children’s emotional wellbeing, managing behaviour, and family challenge:  www.familylives.org.uk/