We all need some support from time to time. There is no shame in admitting that everything is not ok. At John Hunt we always strive to support every member of our John Hunt family in the best way possible. Remember our school doors are always open for you to come and speak to any member of staff.

In School we have our Designated Safeguarding Team (Mrs Good, Miss Devlin, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Glass, Miss Proctor and Mrs Kirkby ). Mrs Chapman is also our school ELSA.

An ELSA is a specialist teaching assistant with a wealth of experience of working with children on a wide range of issues. ELSAs are trained and regularly supervised by the Educational Psychologists in the Local education authority. Their aim is to remove the barriers to learning and to have happy children in school and at home.

Below are some useful websites which can provide you with some support, should you feel that you need it.

• Parentline 07520 619919 – Healthy Family Team – this is a confidential texting service to provide parents and carers advice around feeding, child development, parenting advice and support, emotional health and wellbeing, behaviour difficulties and family health.
• Chat Health 07507 329952 – Healthy Family Team - this is a confidential texting service for 11 to 19-year olds in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Safe Time - 0 - 18yrs
  Who is this for?
  Young people aged 17 and under who are a victim/survivor of sexual exploitation or sexual abuse.
  What do they offer?
  Therapeutic support for young people to minimise the impact of the abuse on their emotional wellbeing and mental health and increase their resilience.
  How can I access it?
  Young people, parents/carers or professionals can refer via:
  Phone: 0115 960 6975
  Email: safetimeadmin@childrenssociety.org.uk

• Healthy Family Teams 0 - 19 Who is this for? Young people and their families who need support from a range of healthcare professionals including health visitors and school nurses. What do they offer? Children, young people and families will receive care and a variety of support from this service from before birth through to their late teens. How can I access it? ChatHealth – A texting service offering 11-19 year olds confidential advice Text – 0750 732 9952 For more information please visit: website: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/healthy-family-teams

• • ChildLine 0800 1111 Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday.

• Young Minds Our helpline provides support and advice to parents and carers worried about the emotional wellbeing or behaviour of a young person in their care with confidential expert advice.

• Kooth This is an online counselling service. Free, safe and anonymous support. 11 - 24yrs Who is this for? Young people who want to talk to a mental health professionals online, anonymously and free. What do they offer? Drop in or bookable online text based counselling sessions along with messaging, discussion forums and self-help. Counselling available 12pm – 10pm weekdays and 6pm-10pm weekends. Young people will also have access to message forums, articles and a range of self-help guidance. How can I access it? Young people can register directly through kooth.com

• Hope UK Hope UK equips young people to make drug-free choices, working with groups and individuals in formal and informal settings to develop the knowledge and skills they need to live healthy lives. Our workers provide interactive, age-appropriate sessions about drugs. Life skills that build confidence, enhance peer resistance and develop transferable skills are woven into sessions designed to enable children and young people to realise their potential.

• Action for Children Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. What we do. Support for parents.

• Health4kids This is an NHS site supporting young children and parents. Who is this for? Children and young people across Nottinghamshire who need more information about local services, advice and guidance. What do they offer? Bite sized information about health and wellbeing directing young people to the most appropriate local services and support. How can I access it? Direct access via: Website: www.healthforkids.co.uk

• Health4teens This is an NHS site supporting young people around emotional wellbeing. Who is this for? Children and young people across Nottinghamshire who need more information about local services, advice and guidance. What do they offer? Bite sized information about health and wellbeing directing young people to the most appropriate local services and support. How can I access it? Direct access via: Website: healthforteens.co.uk or www.healthforkids.co.uk

• Notts Help Yourself This is a site for advice, information and local services available.

• Base 51 Free counselling sessions and crisis support for young people. 12 - 25yrs. Who is this for? Young people living within the South of the County who want to access emotional health and wellbeing services, including counselling and crisis drop-in sessions. What do they offer? 1-1 Counselling sessions, crisis support and advice and guidance for a range of emotional health needs. How can I access it? Young people do not need a referral to access this service. For further information please phone, email or drop in. Phone: 0115 952 5040 Email: counselling@base51.org.uk Drop in: NGY 29-31 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AR (Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm) Phone: 0115 952 5040 or Email: counselling@base51.org.uk

• CAMHS 0 - 18yrs. Who is this for? Young people who are experiencing mild to complex emotional and mental health difficulties. What do they offer? CAMHS will complete an initial assessment with you to determine what treatment options may be helpful. This could include group or 1-1 treatment, it can also include family sessions and/or parent sessions. How can I access it? For more information about the service and how to access please phone or visit the website. Phone: 0115 854 2299 Website: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-young-people

• CAMHS Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment 0-18 years Who is this for? Young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis such as those who are at risk of immediate and significant self-harm. What do they offer? Provide intensive support, determined at the point of assessment and reviewed on a daily basis, until the crisis is resolved or more appropriate services are identified to meet the current needs within a maximum of up to 6 weeks. The service operates 8am to 10pm during the week and 10am to 6pm at the weekend. How can I access it? For more information about the service and how to access please phone or visit the website. Phone: 0115 854 2299 or 0115 844 0560 Website: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs-crisis-team

• Local Services – Young adults There are a range of services across Nottinghamshire for young adults aged 18+ to support with mental health and emotional wellbeing. For more information please visit the following websites: Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Website: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/crht Local Mental Health Teams Website: nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/local-mental-health-teams Let's Talk – Wellbeing nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/letstalkwellbeing Insight Healthcare – Talking Therapies insighthealthcare.org/our-services/talking-therapies/find-a-service/nottinghamshire Trent PTS (Psychological Therapies Service) trentpts.co.uk For more information about support groups in your local area please visit: Notts Help Yourself (service directory)

• Freed Beeches 14+ Who is this for? Young people and adults who are suffering from mild/moderate eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and OSFED (other specified feeding and eating disorder). What do they offer? Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy, group sessions, psycho-education and dietetic advice. How can I access it? For more information about the service and how to access please phone, email or visit the website. Phone: 0190 947 9922 Email: info@freedbeeches.org.uk Website: freedbeeches.org.uk/service-access