Please do speak with any staff member if you are worried, concerned or just need to talk and someone to listen. Your Form Tutor, Learning Coordinator and Senior Leadership Team should be the first port of call for any support or assistance you may need.

Home:

Please do always talk with your parents for advice, guidance and support. Your families are a great source of strength through difficult times and the extended family will also offer great help to you. Our parishes are also a great source of comfort and your Parish Priest will be able to offer you pastoral support and care.

External Agencies that offer support:

ChildLine Offer free, confidential counselling to under 19’s though their helpline and webchat. Tel: 0800 1111. www.childline.org.uk

Health for Teens Offer advice for 11 – 19’s on topics ranging from emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships and physical health. You can select the Hertfordshire pages for up to date advice on local services. www.healthforteens.co.uk

KOOTH Provides free, anonymous online counselling for 10-25 year olds. Monday-Friday Midday-10pm and Saturday-Sunday 6pm to 10pm.  www.kooth.com

NSPCC Helpline If you’re worried or just want to talk, contact professional counsellors 24/7 for help, advice and support via email: help@nspcc.org.uk or telephone 0808 800 5000 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

The Mix Information and support for the under 25s covering a range of topics. You can use their helpline or webchat from 11am-11pm daily.

Telephone: 0808 808 4994   www.themix.org.uk