Support during the Holidays
For the majority of pupils, the school holidays are a time to relax and take time off from studying. However, for some, the school holidays can mean a period of difficulty for many reasons. Please refer to the image above which contains important information regarding emergency and support services, including numbers to call and online resources. Click the links below for supportive resources for both students and parents, including links to urgent support in a crisis.
Kooth provides free, safe and anonymous support and counselling for young people.
Click the image to view Kooth’s live chat hours over the holiday period.
Click the link below to sign up to Kooth for free and find out more, including links to urgent support in a crisis.
Click the links below to access further wellbeing support during the holiday.
Keeping Well in Winter
Young people: need some health or wellbeing advice or support? Click on the link below for information and links regarding services for you, including: confidential drop-ins at school; TextHealth service; NottAlone; Be U Notts; Ask Lion holiday activities; and more!
Helpful Resources for Parents & Carers
Information about Kooth
Information from Nottingham City Council
Click on the ASKLiON image to take a look at Nottingham City Council’s directory of Activities and Support in Nottingham
Click on the Nottingham Early Help image for lots of resources to support families including advice, activities and self-referral to the Early Help and Family Hub service.
What is Early Help?
Early Help means getting the right support when you need it. That is ‘The Right Help at The Right Time’. It’s about different groups working together to help families, children, and young people. The Early Help service listen to families and use their experiences to help them get stronger and reach their goals. It includes things like making sure children and young people grow up healthy, do well in school, feel good mentally and physically, have good family relationships, and stay safe from harm.
Mental Health, Wellbeing & Online Safety Resources
During the holidays, young people may spend more time online. Please click on the link below to access our online safety page for advice and guidance on a wide range of topics.
Click the link below to follow #WakeUpWednesday on Facebook for weekly updates for educators, parents and children on important topics such as online safety, mental health, wellbeing, and climate change, provided by the National College (previously National Online Safety). The Academy also shares these updates on their Facebook and Instagram social media pages.
