Useful Links
Useful Links
Agencies staff can refer to if we have concerns around a students wellbeing:
Operation Encompass
www.operationencompass.org
Childline
Offers free and confidential support for children and young people in distress or danger.
Contact: 0800 1111 or chat online at www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC
Provides information and support for children and families on various issues, including abuse and neglect.
Contact: Helpline 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk
YoungMinds
Provides information and support on mental health issues affecting young people.
Contact: Parents helpline 0808 802 5544 or visit www.youngminds.org.uk
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Offers specialist mental health support for children and young people.
Contact: Referrals through GP or visit Bolton CAMHS
Kooth
Kooth is an online mental health support service for children and young people aged 11-25. It offers a safe and confidential platform where young people can access free counseling, information, and support from qualified professionals. Kooth is available 24/7, and parents can encourage their child to sign up on the Kooth website.
FortAlice
Fortalice are a Bolton based charity providing frontline services for people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse and violence.
Their support includes refuge accommodation, local community services, education and accredited training for professionals.
You can find out more on their website.
Endeavour Bolton
Endeavour are a registered charity offering a wide range of services including front line community based support, group work and counselling for those affected by domestic abuse. You can contact Endeavour on their website or contacting them 01204 394842
Bolton Start Well
For more information click on this link
https://www.boltonstartwell.org.uk/downloads/file/732/bolton-start-well-family-hubs-programme
Exploitation - Complex Safeguarding Team
The Complex Safeguarding Team works with schools and safeguarding partners to support and protect children who may be at risk of child criminal exploitation (CCE), child sexual exploitation (CSE) or other forms of harm outside the home; further information for parents is available at:
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/child-criminal-exploitation
Drug and Alcohol Services
Drug and Alcohol Support – Achieve
Achieve is Bolton’s specialist service that supports young people and families where there may be concerns about drug or alcohol use, offering advice, early help and targeted support; more information for parents can be found at:
https://www.bolton.gov.uk/healthy-living/alcohol-drugs-substance-misuse
News & Events
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