Resource Hub

Online Resources for Families, Learners and Professionals.

Managing Stress

Managing Stress

Stress is the body’s reaction to pressure, which can be physical, mental, or emotional. It’s a natural response that helps people deal with challenges and threats. Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don’t feel we can manage or […]
Learners Professionals

Date: 20.03.2025

EBSNA support

EBSNA support

Understanding Emotionally-based school non-attendance (EBSNA) What is EBSNA? Emotionally-based school non-attendance’ (EBSNA) is increasingly understood as a multi-faceted difficulty, with a range of school, home and individual factors contributing to a child’s or young person’s anxiety around attending school. What can school do to support your child? – Offer emotional and practical support to parents […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 25.02.2025

Mental Wellness Month – January 2025

Mental Wellness Month – January 2025

January’s Mental Wellness Month is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of mental health, its impact, and the importance of mental well-being. It highlights the value of integrating emotional and physical health and understanding the link between your mind’s health and your body’s state. Practice self-care Engaging in January self-care practices may effectively build momentum […]
Learners

Date: 27.12.2024

Buying Technology at Christmas

Buying Technology at Christmas

We know that many young people are likely to have gadgets on their Christmas wish list, such as tablets, phones, or gaming consoles. Receiving a new device can be thrilling for them, but it also be daunting and worrying and brings considerations for parents and caregivers. These helpful tips can guide you in preparing to […]
Families Featured News Learners Professionals

Date: 10.12.2024

Debt & Financial Advice

Debt & Financial Advice

If you are worried about poverty and debt, you can access a variety of support services and resources to get advice, assistance, and financial relief. Here are some key organisations and avenues for help: Debt and Financial Advice  
Families

Date: 10.12.2024

Financially motivated sexual extortion (‘sextortion’)

Financially motivated sexual extortion (‘sextortion’)

What is ‘sextortion’? Signs to look out for. How to protect yourself and your child from sextortion. What to do if you think your child is a victim. Please click the link to find the answers: Sextortion
Families Learners

Date: 19.11.2024

Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Wish 12 in the Council There is work taking place within Leeds City Council, lead by our ‘Wish Leads’, on Wish 12 right now. The short-term priorities are: – increase awareness of different disabilities through the Local Offer and projects – more activities and places to go that are accessible The long-term priorities are: – […]
Families Learners

Date: 30.10.2024

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

The Calderdale and Kirklees Single Point of Access team (SPA) ensures that all urgent and routine referrals for Trust mental health services from GPs, and other statutory and third sector referrals are processed and responded to in a timely way, following a triage process. If you are an existing service user or a member of […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on TikTok

Keep your child safe on TikTok

What is it? A video-sharing app that’s very popular with children and teenagers. Anyone can make and upload their own videos, which often include: Dance routines Lip-syncing to music Comedy sketches You can also gain followers (‘fans’) and watch other people’s videos. The age recommendation is 13 and above, but it’s easy for younger children […]
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that many suicides are preventable. https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Well-Bean Cafe Huddersfield

Well-Bean Cafe Huddersfield

The Well-bean Crisis Cafe is an out-of-hours crisis service for the residents of Kirklees offering person-centred support to anyone in crisis over the age of 18. The service was set up by the mental health charity, Touchstone, and is funded by NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group. We […]
Families Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Healthy Minds

Healthy Minds

Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in Calderdale. We promote awareness and reduce stigma by partnering with local organisations, and providing education and resources that empower people to take control of their mental health. ​ We listen to our community and speak up for positive change. https://www.healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Families

Date: 19.08.2024

The Hope Line

The Hope Line

We help students and young adults in crisis by offering sound advice and a safe place to connect. We are a non-profit organization that provides free resources like live chat with Hope Coaches, email mentors, blog posts, podcasts, and eBooks because of donors who believe in our mission. https://www.thehopeline.com
Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline

West Yorkshire 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline

The West Yorkshire helpline provides confidential support, advice and information for anyone who is concerned about their mental health, or is worried about a family member or someone they care for. The service is for anyone aged 18 and over who is registered with a Leeds GP. It’s also available to people registered with GPs […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) is a mental health charity based in Leeds.  We provide out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis with the aim of reducing hospital admissions, A&E visits, and use of statutory crisis services.  We were founded in 1999 by a group of campaigning mental health service users, who wanted a […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Samaritans

Samaritans

Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

Working with the communities in West Yorkshire since 1995 to: Raise awareness about mental health issues including addictive behaviours, suicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Provide free supportive services to help people grow in confidence and rise to the challenges they face. We work with male victims/survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We support them to […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Safeline

Safeline

Safeline is a specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients. We help prevent sexual violence and support anyone who has been affected. Established in 1994, we have supported over 100,000 people and they help us shape the services and support we provide. Working with clients, we want to support […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Male Survivors Partnership

Male Survivors Partnership

Male survivors partnership is here to end sexual violence against men and boys.  Our goals are to secure prevention, healing and justice for men and boys through research, advocacy and capacity building. https://malesurvivor.co.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Respect

Respect

Working to end domestic abuse Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. We lead pioneering work to support male victims of domestic abuse. From supporting them directly via the Men’s Advice Line, to supporting professionals with our Male Victims Toolkit, we aim to destigmatise abuse and encourage men to speak out. https://www.respect.org.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

ManKind Initiative

ManKind Initiative

The Mankind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. The charity collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims too. Our aim is to ensure all male victims of domestic abuse (and their children) are supported to enable […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on YouTube

Keep your child safe on YouTube

Videos that look like they’re child-friendly can include violent or disturbing content, and it’s difficult for YouTube to catch all of these videos before children see them
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector. We have over 120 member organisations throughout the UK and Ireland who provide specialist support services to over 100,000 survivors each year. https://thesurvivorstrust.org
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Fake news and disinformation online

Fake news and disinformation online

Fake news is false or misleading information presented as genuine news. There have been examples of old footage being shared as if it’s new, or images being manipulated to present a misleading picture about what’s happening. There’s been lots of misinformation on TikTok in particular.
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

Survivors UK

Survivors UK

We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them. https://www.survivorsuk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Campaign Against Living Miserably

One in five of us will have suicidal thoughts in our life. CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward. Every day in the UK we lose 18 people to suicide. These aren’t just stats on a page, these […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY) and its male-focused Ben’s Place online trauma-informed counseling service is survivor-led and focused. Its vision is to support the development of a range of evidence-based services that are gender-informed and accessible across West Yorkshire. Services which are user-friendly and proactively involve survivors. https://survivorswestyorkshire.org.uk/help-support/bens-place
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Andy Man’s Club

Andy Man’s Club

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. We aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Community Companions Befriending Scheme

Community Companions Befriending Scheme

Community Companions is a befriending service available to anyone in Bradford district and Craven aged 18 and over. The service supports people who are struggling with loneliness, social isolation and mental health issues. After you have made an application for befriending support we will match you with a befriender based on your likes and interests. […]
Families

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on Instagram

Keep your child safe on Instagram

What’s the problem? There have been a number of media stories about bullying on Instagram, and children seeing harmful images and advice about weight loss, self-harm and suicide Children can feel pressurised to look a certain way – for example, feeling like they should look like other users who share weight-loss content Leaked research from […]
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

Bradford and District Befriending Service

Bradford and District Befriending Service

Do you want to find a befriender? Search to find the nearest service to you. https://bradforddistrictbefriending.org/#services https://bradforddistrictbefriending.org/locate-services  
Families

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on Minecraft

Keep your child safe on Minecraft

What is Minecraft A game where children explore an online world. They can use ‘building blocks’ to customise the world and create new parts to it. What parental potential risks should I be aware of in Minecraft?
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

The Teen Sleep Hub E-Book

The Teen Sleep Hub E-Book

A guide to better sleep for teenagers.
Learners

Date: 22.07.2024

Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

We support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers to help with their related concerns or questions. We do this by providing a free, impartial and confidential service through our website and online resources. Parents, carers, children and young people self-refer to this service by contacting us directly. https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk
Families Learners

Date: 15.08.2024

Keep your child safe with Live Streaming

Keep your child safe with Live Streaming

Live streaming is when a video is broadcast in real time over the internet so the audience can watch it as it happens.
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

10 tips to stay safe online

10 tips to stay safe online

Not sure what advice to give your child? Our pointers have got you covered.
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Bradford Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Bradford Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Bradford SENDIASS is for parents and carers of children and young people 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Bradford area – and for their children too. The staff help parents and children to work together with schools and the local authority so that they have a good understanding of what support […]
Families Learners

Date: 15.08.2024

Kirklees Information Advice and Support service (KIAS)

Kirklees Information Advice and Support service (KIAS)

KIAS stands for the Kirklees Information Advice and Support service and is the name the of the  SENDIAS service in Kirklees which is a service which has to be provided by law for families to get independent SEND information, advice and support.  More information about what SENDIAS is can be found on the Kids SENDIASS webpage (opens […]
Families

Date: 15.08.2024

Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL)

Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL)

Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL) service provides a free, confidential and impartial support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carers. WESAIL provide information, advice, support and signposting according to need by either by telephone or where needed on an individual or targeted […]
Families

Date: 15.08.2024

Parents guide to speaking to their child about the UK riots

Parents guide to speaking to their child about the UK riots

This document has been developed to provide guidance to parents and carers about speaking to their child about current news events.

Families

Date: 08.08.2024

Childrens Sleep Book

Childrens Sleep Book

We all need a good night’s sleep to be at our best. This guide has been produced to support parents and carers as we know that many of you may have difficulties getting your child/children to sleep but also struggle to get the amount of sleep that you need.
Families

Date: 22.07.2024

Keep your child safe with Loot boxes and skins betting

Keep your child safe with Loot boxes and skins betting

What are Loot Boxes and skins Loot boxes: a feature of online games where players pay to get unknown rewards, like items or modifications for their character. It’s similar to gambling, because most of the time you don’t know what you’re going to get before you pay. One example is FIFA player packs, where you […]
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Keep your child safe on Fortnite

Keep your child safe on Fortnite

What is Fortnite? Fortnite is an online video game where players compete to be the last person standing in a post-apocalyptic world. The most popular version is Fortnite: Battle Royale, which sees up to 100 players pitted against each other to stay alive on an island. Players can build and demolish structures, and collect weapons, […]
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

Keep your child safe from cyber-flashing

Keep your child safe from cyber-flashing

Cyber-flashing happens when a stranger sends an explicit picture, uninvited, to a device (such as a phone or tablet) via WiFi or Bluetooth. It’s sexual harassment.
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

County lines: what you need to know

County lines: what you need to know

Children of all ages and backgrounds are at risk of being exploited by criminal gangs who’ll use them to transport drugs and money around the country. Understand what county lines is and the signs to look out for.
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate

You may have seen this name pop up in the news, or you may have heard about him from your children. Find out who he is, why he’s in the news, the risk he poses and how to talk about him at home.
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

Managing Stress

Managing Stress

Stress is the body’s reaction to pressure, which can be physical, mental, or emotional. It’s a natural response that helps people deal with challenges and threats. Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don’t feel we can manage or […]
Learners Professionals

Date: 20.03.2025

EBSNA support

EBSNA support

Understanding Emotionally-based school non-attendance (EBSNA) What is EBSNA? Emotionally-based school non-attendance’ (EBSNA) is increasingly understood as a multi-faceted difficulty, with a range of school, home and individual factors contributing to a child’s or young person’s anxiety around attending school. What can school do to support your child? – Offer emotional and practical support to parents […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 25.02.2025

Mental Wellness Month – January 2025

Mental Wellness Month – January 2025

January’s Mental Wellness Month is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of mental health, its impact, and the importance of mental well-being. It highlights the value of integrating emotional and physical health and understanding the link between your mind’s health and your body’s state. Practice self-care Engaging in January self-care practices may effectively build momentum […]
Learners

Date: 27.12.2024

Buying Technology at Christmas

Buying Technology at Christmas

We know that many young people are likely to have gadgets on their Christmas wish list, such as tablets, phones, or gaming consoles. Receiving a new device can be thrilling for them, but it also be daunting and worrying and brings considerations for parents and caregivers. These helpful tips can guide you in preparing to […]
Families Featured News Learners Professionals

Date: 10.12.2024

Financially motivated sexual extortion (‘sextortion’)

Financially motivated sexual extortion (‘sextortion’)

What is ‘sextortion’? Signs to look out for. How to protect yourself and your child from sextortion. What to do if you think your child is a victim. Please click the link to find the answers: Sextortion
Families Learners

Date: 19.11.2024

Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Wish 12 in the Council There is work taking place within Leeds City Council, lead by our ‘Wish Leads’, on Wish 12 right now. The short-term priorities are: – increase awareness of different disabilities through the Local Offer and projects – more activities and places to go that are accessible The long-term priorities are: – […]
Families Learners

Date: 30.10.2024

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

The Calderdale and Kirklees Single Point of Access team (SPA) ensures that all urgent and routine referrals for Trust mental health services from GPs, and other statutory and third sector referrals are processed and responded to in a timely way, following a triage process. If you are an existing service user or a member of […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that many suicides are preventable. https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

The Hope Line

The Hope Line

We help students and young adults in crisis by offering sound advice and a safe place to connect. We are a non-profit organization that provides free resources like live chat with Hope Coaches, email mentors, blog posts, podcasts, and eBooks because of donors who believe in our mission. https://www.thehopeline.com
Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline

West Yorkshire 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline

The West Yorkshire helpline provides confidential support, advice and information for anyone who is concerned about their mental health, or is worried about a family member or someone they care for. The service is for anyone aged 18 and over who is registered with a Leeds GP. It’s also available to people registered with GPs […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) is a mental health charity based in Leeds.  We provide out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis with the aim of reducing hospital admissions, A&E visits, and use of statutory crisis services.  We were founded in 1999 by a group of campaigning mental health service users, who wanted a […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Samaritans

Samaritans

Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

Working with the communities in West Yorkshire since 1995 to: Raise awareness about mental health issues including addictive behaviours, suicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Provide free supportive services to help people grow in confidence and rise to the challenges they face. We work with male victims/survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We support them to […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Safeline

Safeline

Safeline is a specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients. We help prevent sexual violence and support anyone who has been affected. Established in 1994, we have supported over 100,000 people and they help us shape the services and support we provide. Working with clients, we want to support […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Male Survivors Partnership

Male Survivors Partnership

Male survivors partnership is here to end sexual violence against men and boys.  Our goals are to secure prevention, healing and justice for men and boys through research, advocacy and capacity building. https://malesurvivor.co.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Respect

Respect

Working to end domestic abuse Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. We lead pioneering work to support male victims of domestic abuse. From supporting them directly via the Men’s Advice Line, to supporting professionals with our Male Victims Toolkit, we aim to destigmatise abuse and encourage men to speak out. https://www.respect.org.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

ManKind Initiative

ManKind Initiative

The Mankind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. The charity collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims too. Our aim is to ensure all male victims of domestic abuse (and their children) are supported to enable […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector. We have over 120 member organisations throughout the UK and Ireland who provide specialist support services to over 100,000 survivors each year. https://thesurvivorstrust.org
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Survivors UK

Survivors UK

We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them. https://www.survivorsuk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Campaign Against Living Miserably

One in five of us will have suicidal thoughts in our life. CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward. Every day in the UK we lose 18 people to suicide. These aren’t just stats on a page, these […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY) and its male-focused Ben’s Place online trauma-informed counseling service is survivor-led and focused. Its vision is to support the development of a range of evidence-based services that are gender-informed and accessible across West Yorkshire. Services which are user-friendly and proactively involve survivors. https://survivorswestyorkshire.org.uk/help-support/bens-place
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Andy Man’s Club

Andy Man’s Club

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. We aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

The Teen Sleep Hub E-Book

The Teen Sleep Hub E-Book

A guide to better sleep for teenagers.
Learners

Date: 22.07.2024

Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

We support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers to help with their related concerns or questions. We do this by providing a free, impartial and confidential service through our website and online resources. Parents, carers, children and young people self-refer to this service by contacting us directly. https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk
Families Learners

Date: 15.08.2024

Bradford Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Bradford Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Bradford SENDIASS is for parents and carers of children and young people 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Bradford area – and for their children too. The staff help parents and children to work together with schools and the local authority so that they have a good understanding of what support […]
Families Learners

Date: 15.08.2024

Managing Stress

Managing Stress

Stress is the body’s reaction to pressure, which can be physical, mental, or emotional. It’s a natural response that helps people deal with challenges and threats. Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don’t feel we can manage or […]
Learners Professionals

Date: 20.03.2025

EBSNA support

EBSNA support

Understanding Emotionally-based school non-attendance (EBSNA) What is EBSNA? Emotionally-based school non-attendance’ (EBSNA) is increasingly understood as a multi-faceted difficulty, with a range of school, home and individual factors contributing to a child’s or young person’s anxiety around attending school. What can school do to support your child? – Offer emotional and practical support to parents […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 25.02.2025

Buying Technology at Christmas

Buying Technology at Christmas

We know that many young people are likely to have gadgets on their Christmas wish list, such as tablets, phones, or gaming consoles. Receiving a new device can be thrilling for them, but it also be daunting and worrying and brings considerations for parents and caregivers. These helpful tips can guide you in preparing to […]
Families Featured News Learners Professionals

Date: 10.12.2024

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

The Calderdale and Kirklees Single Point of Access team (SPA) ensures that all urgent and routine referrals for Trust mental health services from GPs, and other statutory and third sector referrals are processed and responded to in a timely way, following a triage process. If you are an existing service user or a member of […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that many suicides are preventable. https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Well-Bean Cafe Huddersfield

Well-Bean Cafe Huddersfield

The Well-bean Crisis Cafe is an out-of-hours crisis service for the residents of Kirklees offering person-centred support to anyone in crisis over the age of 18. The service was set up by the mental health charity, Touchstone, and is funded by NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group. We […]
Families Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) is a mental health charity based in Leeds.  We provide out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis with the aim of reducing hospital admissions, A&E visits, and use of statutory crisis services.  We were founded in 1999 by a group of campaigning mental health service users, who wanted a […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Samaritans

Samaritans

Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

Working with the communities in West Yorkshire since 1995 to: Raise awareness about mental health issues including addictive behaviours, suicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Provide free supportive services to help people grow in confidence and rise to the challenges they face. We work with male victims/survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We support them to […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Safeline

Safeline

Safeline is a specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients. We help prevent sexual violence and support anyone who has been affected. Established in 1994, we have supported over 100,000 people and they help us shape the services and support we provide. Working with clients, we want to support […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Male Survivors Partnership

Male Survivors Partnership

Male survivors partnership is here to end sexual violence against men and boys.  Our goals are to secure prevention, healing and justice for men and boys through research, advocacy and capacity building. https://malesurvivor.co.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Respect

Respect

Working to end domestic abuse Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. We lead pioneering work to support male victims of domestic abuse. From supporting them directly via the Men’s Advice Line, to supporting professionals with our Male Victims Toolkit, we aim to destigmatise abuse and encourage men to speak out. https://www.respect.org.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

ManKind Initiative

ManKind Initiative

The Mankind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. The charity collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims too. Our aim is to ensure all male victims of domestic abuse (and their children) are supported to enable […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Survivors UK

Survivors UK

We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them. https://www.survivorsuk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY) and its male-focused Ben’s Place online trauma-informed counseling service is survivor-led and focused. Its vision is to support the development of a range of evidence-based services that are gender-informed and accessible across West Yorkshire. Services which are user-friendly and proactively involve survivors. https://survivorswestyorkshire.org.uk/help-support/bens-place
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

EBSNA support

EBSNA support

Understanding Emotionally-based school non-attendance (EBSNA) What is EBSNA? Emotionally-based school non-attendance’ (EBSNA) is increasingly understood as a multi-faceted difficulty, with a range of school, home and individual factors contributing to a child’s or young person’s anxiety around attending school. What can school do to support your child? – Offer emotional and practical support to parents […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 25.02.2025

Buying Technology at Christmas

Buying Technology at Christmas

We know that many young people are likely to have gadgets on their Christmas wish list, such as tablets, phones, or gaming consoles. Receiving a new device can be thrilling for them, but it also be daunting and worrying and brings considerations for parents and caregivers. These helpful tips can guide you in preparing to […]
Families Featured News Learners Professionals

Date: 10.12.2024

Debt & Financial Advice

Debt & Financial Advice

If you are worried about poverty and debt, you can access a variety of support services and resources to get advice, assistance, and financial relief. Here are some key organisations and avenues for help: Debt and Financial Advice  
Families

Date: 10.12.2024

Financially motivated sexual extortion (‘sextortion’)

Financially motivated sexual extortion (‘sextortion’)

What is ‘sextortion’? Signs to look out for. How to protect yourself and your child from sextortion. What to do if you think your child is a victim. Please click the link to find the answers: Sextortion
Families Learners

Date: 19.11.2024

Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities

Wish 12 in the Council There is work taking place within Leeds City Council, lead by our ‘Wish Leads’, on Wish 12 right now. The short-term priorities are: – increase awareness of different disabilities through the Local Offer and projects – more activities and places to go that are accessible The long-term priorities are: – […]
Families Learners

Date: 30.10.2024

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

Calderdale & Kirklees Single Point of Access

The Calderdale and Kirklees Single Point of Access team (SPA) ensures that all urgent and routine referrals for Trust mental health services from GPs, and other statutory and third sector referrals are processed and responded to in a timely way, following a triage process. If you are an existing service user or a member of […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on TikTok

Keep your child safe on TikTok

What is it? A video-sharing app that’s very popular with children and teenagers. Anyone can make and upload their own videos, which often include: Dance routines Lip-syncing to music Comedy sketches You can also gain followers (‘fans’) and watch other people’s videos. The age recommendation is 13 and above, but it’s easy for younger children […]
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that many suicides are preventable. https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Well-Bean Cafe Huddersfield

Well-Bean Cafe Huddersfield

The Well-bean Crisis Cafe is an out-of-hours crisis service for the residents of Kirklees offering person-centred support to anyone in crisis over the age of 18. The service was set up by the mental health charity, Touchstone, and is funded by NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group. We […]
Families Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Healthy Minds

Healthy Minds

Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in Calderdale. We promote awareness and reduce stigma by partnering with local organisations, and providing education and resources that empower people to take control of their mental health. ​ We listen to our community and speak up for positive change. https://www.healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Families

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline

West Yorkshire 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline

The West Yorkshire helpline provides confidential support, advice and information for anyone who is concerned about their mental health, or is worried about a family member or someone they care for. The service is for anyone aged 18 and over who is registered with a Leeds GP. It’s also available to people registered with GPs […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) is a mental health charity based in Leeds.  We provide out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis with the aim of reducing hospital admissions, A&E visits, and use of statutory crisis services.  We were founded in 1999 by a group of campaigning mental health service users, who wanted a […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Samaritans

Samaritans

Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

GASPED (Giving Advice and Support to People in Emotional Distress)

Working with the communities in West Yorkshire since 1995 to: Raise awareness about mental health issues including addictive behaviours, suicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Provide free supportive services to help people grow in confidence and rise to the challenges they face. We work with male victims/survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We support them to […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Safeline

Safeline

Safeline is a specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients. We help prevent sexual violence and support anyone who has been affected. Established in 1994, we have supported over 100,000 people and they help us shape the services and support we provide. Working with clients, we want to support […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Male Survivors Partnership

Male Survivors Partnership

Male survivors partnership is here to end sexual violence against men and boys.  Our goals are to secure prevention, healing and justice for men and boys through research, advocacy and capacity building. https://malesurvivor.co.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Respect

Respect

Working to end domestic abuse Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. We lead pioneering work to support male victims of domestic abuse. From supporting them directly via the Men’s Advice Line, to supporting professionals with our Male Victims Toolkit, we aim to destigmatise abuse and encourage men to speak out. https://www.respect.org.uk
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

ManKind Initiative

ManKind Initiative

The Mankind Initiative is the principal, expert and specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. The charity collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims too. Our aim is to ensure all male victims of domestic abuse (and their children) are supported to enable […]
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on YouTube

Keep your child safe on YouTube

Videos that look like they’re child-friendly can include violent or disturbing content, and it’s difficult for YouTube to catch all of these videos before children see them
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector. We have over 120 member organisations throughout the UK and Ireland who provide specialist support services to over 100,000 survivors each year. https://thesurvivorstrust.org
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Fake news and disinformation online

Fake news and disinformation online

Fake news is false or misleading information presented as genuine news. There have been examples of old footage being shared as if it’s new, or images being manipulated to present a misleading picture about what’s happening. There’s been lots of misinformation on TikTok in particular.
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

Survivors UK

Survivors UK

We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them. https://www.survivorsuk.org
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Campaign Against Living Miserably

One in five of us will have suicidal thoughts in our life. CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward. Every day in the UK we lose 18 people to suicide. These aren’t just stats on a page, these […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

West Yorkshire Survivors – Bens Place

Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY) and its male-focused Ben’s Place online trauma-informed counseling service is survivor-led and focused. Its vision is to support the development of a range of evidence-based services that are gender-informed and accessible across West Yorkshire. Services which are user-friendly and proactively involve survivors. https://survivorswestyorkshire.org.uk/help-support/bens-place
Families Learners Professionals

Date: 19.08.2024

Andy Man’s Club

Andy Man’s Club

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. We aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups […]
Families Learners

Date: 19.08.2024

Community Companions Befriending Scheme

Community Companions Befriending Scheme

Community Companions is a befriending service available to anyone in Bradford district and Craven aged 18 and over. The service supports people who are struggling with loneliness, social isolation and mental health issues. After you have made an application for befriending support we will match you with a befriender based on your likes and interests. […]
Families

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on Instagram

Keep your child safe on Instagram

What’s the problem? There have been a number of media stories about bullying on Instagram, and children seeing harmful images and advice about weight loss, self-harm and suicide Children can feel pressurised to look a certain way – for example, feeling like they should look like other users who share weight-loss content Leaked research from […]
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

Bradford and District Befriending Service

Bradford and District Befriending Service

Do you want to find a befriender? Search to find the nearest service to you. https://bradforddistrictbefriending.org/#services https://bradforddistrictbefriending.org/locate-services  
Families

Date: 19.08.2024

Keep your child safe on Minecraft

Keep your child safe on Minecraft

What is Minecraft A game where children explore an online world. They can use ‘building blocks’ to customise the world and create new parts to it. What parental potential risks should I be aware of in Minecraft?
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Leeds Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

We support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers to help with their related concerns or questions. We do this by providing a free, impartial and confidential service through our website and online resources. Parents, carers, children and young people self-refer to this service by contacting us directly. https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk
Families Learners

Date: 15.08.2024

Keep your child safe with Live Streaming

Keep your child safe with Live Streaming

Live streaming is when a video is broadcast in real time over the internet so the audience can watch it as it happens.
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

10 tips to stay safe online

10 tips to stay safe online

Not sure what advice to give your child? Our pointers have got you covered.
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Bradford Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Bradford Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)

Bradford SENDIASS is for parents and carers of children and young people 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Bradford area – and for their children too. The staff help parents and children to work together with schools and the local authority so that they have a good understanding of what support […]
Families Learners

Date: 15.08.2024

Kirklees Information Advice and Support service (KIAS)

Kirklees Information Advice and Support service (KIAS)

KIAS stands for the Kirklees Information Advice and Support service and is the name the of the  SENDIAS service in Kirklees which is a service which has to be provided by law for families to get independent SEND information, advice and support.  More information about what SENDIAS is can be found on the Kids SENDIASS webpage (opens […]
Families

Date: 15.08.2024

Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL)

Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL)

Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL) service provides a free, confidential and impartial support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carers. WESAIL provide information, advice, support and signposting according to need by either by telephone or where needed on an individual or targeted […]
Families

Date: 15.08.2024

Parents guide to speaking to their child about the UK riots

Parents guide to speaking to their child about the UK riots

This document has been developed to provide guidance to parents and carers about speaking to their child about current news events.

Families

Date: 08.08.2024

Childrens Sleep Book

Childrens Sleep Book

We all need a good night’s sleep to be at our best. This guide has been produced to support parents and carers as we know that many of you may have difficulties getting your child/children to sleep but also struggle to get the amount of sleep that you need.
Families

Date: 22.07.2024

Keep your child safe with Loot boxes and skins betting

Keep your child safe with Loot boxes and skins betting

What are Loot Boxes and skins Loot boxes: a feature of online games where players pay to get unknown rewards, like items or modifications for their character. It’s similar to gambling, because most of the time you don’t know what you’re going to get before you pay. One example is FIFA player packs, where you […]
Families

Date: 23.04.2024

Keep your child safe on Fortnite

Keep your child safe on Fortnite

What is Fortnite? Fortnite is an online video game where players compete to be the last person standing in a post-apocalyptic world. The most popular version is Fortnite: Battle Royale, which sees up to 100 players pitted against each other to stay alive on an island. Players can build and demolish structures, and collect weapons, […]
Families

Date: 22.04.2024

Keep your child safe from cyber-flashing

Keep your child safe from cyber-flashing

Cyber-flashing happens when a stranger sends an explicit picture, uninvited, to a device (such as a phone or tablet) via WiFi or Bluetooth. It’s sexual harassment.
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

County lines: what you need to know

County lines: what you need to know

Children of all ages and backgrounds are at risk of being exploited by criminal gangs who’ll use them to transport drugs and money around the country. Understand what county lines is and the signs to look out for.
Families

Date: 12.04.2024

Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate

You may have seen this name pop up in the news, or you may have heard about him from your children. Find out who he is, why he’s in the news, the risk he poses and how to talk about him at home.
Families

Date: 12.04.2024