Worried about a child?

Contact trained helpline counsellors for help, advice and support.

help@nspcc.org.uk

0808 800 5000

Childline is a free and confidential service for young people under 18. Children can talk to a trained counsellor over the phone, online via 1-2-1 chat or via email about anything that’s worrying them, 24 hours a day. Many young people find it easier to be honest about their mental health with someone they don’t know.

Childline also have lots of information and advice for young people on how to cope with mental health problems.

Their website also offers advice and coping techniques for:

• Depression
• Anxiety and managing anxiety
• Suicide and coping with suicidal feelings
• Eating problems and body image
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Mental health and Child and adolescent mental health services.

If you have any worries or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to your child's class teacher or a member of our school safeguarding team.