Please use the links below to take you to external agencies that offer support and advice. Please note these resources are all run by organisations external to Nightingale Community Academy and we would strongly encourage pupils and their families to talk to a member of staff at school and we will do our best to signpost you to appropriate support.
National organisation offering online support and telephone support to young people in distress. Free phone number 0800 1111.
Top Tip - you can hang up and re-dial if you don't get along with the person you are speaking to.
This is a trusted digital safety advice service for caregivers, with many resources and tips to help with online safety
CEOP is a law enforcement agency, which keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online
A guide to apps that provides key information about some of the most popular apps, social media networkining sites and other platforms which are commonly used.
Advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation.
Information and advice about crime, including an anonymous reporting facility via Crimestoppers.
Free mental health support from leading UK charity.
Information and support for those living with a mental health problem.
Support line: 0300 102 1234 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm)
Royal College of Psychiatrists website has information pages to view online and 36 fact sheets available, covering issues around growing up, parental mental illness and mental health difficulties within adolescence. This includes Mind Ed, which is a free e-learning resource to help adults to identify and understand children and young people with mental health issues.
The Samaritans is a national organisation which offers 24 hour telephone and face to face emotional support to people in distress. Their website offers useful information about a range of mental health issues. Call free any time, from any phone on 116 123.
National drugs helpline for advice, information and support about drugs, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Young Minds promotes good mental health for young people. The website has a wealth of information about different mental health issues which affect young people, including a range of information and leaflets which can be downloaded.
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