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We are a team of trained or in training Mental Health professionals who support young people with emotional wellbeing.

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Support for Parents from Action For Children

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Parent Talk - down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust

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We're on hand to support parents, when they need us. Find answers to your questions in our advice articles, or speak to one of our parenting coaches.

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If you'd like to become a Young Champion you need to meet some of our very basic criteria:

Be based in UK

Have experience of mental health, directly or indirectly

Able to give 4 hours a month volunteering

Be passionate in creating positive change in mental health research, support and education.

As a Young Champion, you will meet like-minded people, develop skills for the future and take part in fun experiences. We provide all our Young Champions with access to training and support (including helping with expenses).
If you are interested in becoming a Young Champion and/or wish to learn more, please email us at Participation@annafreud.org

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Join our team! We're always on the lookout for young people who are passionate about mental health to join our team.

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Classroom wellbeing toolkit - secondary school

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Classroom wellbeing toolkit - secondary school

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Our team have created a series of short videos to help support young people and parents/carers with sleep

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It's okay to reach out for help. Your situation is unique and no parent has all the answers. We all need a little extra support sometimes, and we hear from parents and carers just like you all the time.

So, if you're worried about the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person up to the age of 25, you can chat to us by phone, email or webchat.

Our Parents Helpline is also accessible for those who are hard of hearing or speak English as an additional language. If English is not your first or preferred language, we can arrange for a language translator to support you on a call with one of our helpline advisers. Or if you would like to use our webchat or email service, we offer a digital translation service.

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Practical tips, advice and where you can get help if your child or teenager is struggling with their mood, feelings, or their behaviour seems different.

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Family Lives - Live online chat, guidance and courses

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Parenting and family support from Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) through our website, helpline 0808 800 2222, email service at askus@familylives.org.uk, live chat and local services.

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If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority. If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 (UK) or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

The Mental Health Foundation is a charity specialising in research and policy development, with a focus on preventing mental health problems. We are not able to advise people directly on their personal circumstances.

Advice about looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

Below are details on services and organisations that offer help and support directly to people with mental health problems:

For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258.

If you're experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support.

Shout can help with urgent issues such as:

Suicidal thoughts

Abuse or assault

Self-harm

Bullying

Relationship challenges

Anxiety UK was established in 1970 and is run by and for those with anxiety, offering an extensive range of support services designed to help support those affected by anxiety disorders, anxiety and anxiety-based depression.

Services available include:

Helpline services - 03444 775 774, open from 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, along with a text service 07537 416905 and 'Ask Anxia' chatbot service, available 24/7 for all anxiety queries at anxietyuk.org.uk. See Helpline services for more information.

Anxiety UK also offer fast access to a range of psychological therapy services, including counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with appointments available in person, online and by telephone. See Therapy services for more information.

You can call the Rethink advice and information line Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm for practical advice on:

different types of therapy and medication

benefits, debt, money issues

police, courts, prison

your rights under the Mental Health Act.

Call Rethink on 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).

The Mind infoline

Mind offer an information line to answer questions about:

types of mental health problem

where to get help

drug and alternative treatments

advocacy.

Call the Mind infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email .

The Mind Legal Advice service

If you need legal advice, you can speak to Mind about:

mental health

mental capacity

community care

human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues.

Call the Mind Legal Advice service on 0300 466 6463 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email .

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.

You can talk to CALM about anything.

Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat here.

The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.

You may find it helpful to talk to your partner, a relative or a friend about your problems. They may be concerned about you and welcome the opportunity to hear what you have to say. If this is not possible, you may prefer to talk to someone else you can trust, like a faith leader or a tutor.

You can find out more about friendships and how to tell your friends on our friendships page.

Your GP may be the first person you talk to about your mental health problems. If you have a good relationship with your doctor, you may find it helpful just to know there is someone you can talk to about the feelings you are having. Your GP may refer you to specialist services if he/she feels they will help you. You can find information about talking to your GP about your mental health in our guide.

If you are unhappy with your own doctor, you can ask to see another doctor at the same practice or make an appointment with a different practice in your area. If you are unsure where to find other doctor's surgeries, look in your local Yellow Pages or try the NHS Choices website.

Specialist Mental Health Services

Most people recover from mental health problems without needing to go into hospital. There are a number of specialist services that provide various treatments, including counselling and other talking treatments. You may also need help with other aspects of your life - for example, claiming benefits or dealing with housing problems. Often these different services are coordinated by a community mental health team (CMHT).

CMHTs are usually based either at a hospital or a local community mental health centre. Some teams provide 24-hour services so that you can contact them in a crisis. If you are already in contact with a CMHT you may find it useful to keep their number by your phone in case you need it. Otherwise you should be able to contact your local CMHT via your local social services or social work team.

Other kinds of community mental health team include Crisis and Home Treatment teams, which provide you with help in your own home and can come out to see you in an emergency or help you get into hospital if you need inpatient treatment.

You may also find it helpful to contact your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau for advice about benefits, debt problems, legal issues and local services. The Citizens Advice Bureau website has a directory listing its local offices.

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Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression offered across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

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We are also developing an Invisible Backpack Package for in-house use in schools and settings. Learn more in our Targeted Support section of the website.

We also work in partnership with PESI UK providing short accredited courses. They are the largest clinical content provider in the UK and Europe.

We have brought together a range of opportunities from other Barnardo's training providers we thought you'd be interested in to enhance your professional development.

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BEC offers a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for staff in schools and education settings around mental health and wellbeing. With short CPD and longer courses available, we hope you'll find a course to suit your training needs.

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Find out how your school or college can apply for a grant and access training to help develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.

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Guidance for schools, academy trusts, governing bodies and local authorities on maintaining high levels of school attendance, including roles and responsibilities.

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In-depth advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.

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4 times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture.

Frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed later (on average up to 6 years later), missed or misdiagnosed, causing long term mental health problems with too many girls feeling too anxious to attend school as a result.

Currently the assessment tools used to screen for autism are male-centric. We want to see tools in place that reflect multiple presentations and needs so that no child's need goes unrecognised or unsupported. We are currently pilot-validating the Internal Presentation of Autism Checklist that sits within our white paper Autism, Girls and Keeping it All Inside , so expect that to change soon. Our survey had 1123 responses in a week, so there are many people who feel strongly about having screening tools which feel representative. Our vision is for a system that enables autistic girls to thrive, to feel understood and to achieve the best educational outcomes.

Our aim is to raise awareness of autism in girls and others who present in an internal way with health, social care and educational professionals and to bring change. Not only to the way that autistic girls are assessed and subsequently supported but to the narrative, with updated and positive terminology used to describe autistic traits.

Our private Facebook group supports both autistic girls and women and their extended families, but there are many more who need our help. We are now a registered charity, fundraising to enable us to both fund projects which offer face to face support and campaign for real change.

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We’re here to help people with ADHD Thrive. Positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK if not the world.

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How leaders can support school staff wellbeing

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NSPCC Service 'Building connections' Befriender for Loneliness

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Building Connections is an online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness.

Young people work with a trained befriender, who guides them and champions them each step of the way. Building Connections gives young people tools that can help them build their confidence and better equip them to manage loneliness.

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This online service empowers young people aged up to 19 to find a way through loneliness. Young people work through the 11 week programme with a trained befriender who guides and supports them each step of the way.

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Chat with a counsellor online about whatever's worrying you. Update from Childline We're working a little differently because of coronavirus. You can speak to a counsellor every day from 7:30am - 3:30am.

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Young Minds - Coping with Life Advice on a range of topics

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There are many experiences we have in life that can make it feel difficult to cope. We have tips and advice on where you can get help if you're struggling.

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E2M is a charity dedicated to helping all 11-18-year-olds in the Lancaster & Morecambe area escape from boredom, social media, loneliness, and pressures from school or home.

We offer FREE creative workshops and short programs hosted by local artists and businesses. These activities are designed to help you create, connect, and contribute to your community.

E2M is nothing like school-you won't be marked, judged, tested, or expected to 'do well'. All we ask is that you show up and get involved.

Twice a year, E2M organises community events like festivals, cabarets, markets, and fairs. You'll get to take part in loads of creative workshops to help bring these events to life. By the end, you'll leave with a real sense of purpose and belonging, showcasing your talents and efforts.

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LABGC is part of a wider network of 27 Counties across the UK that make up the National Association of Boys & Girls Clubs. We provide access to county wide events, programmes, sports and competitions that lead into the National Programme where counties compete against counties to gain the title of National Champion.

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How will your Girlguiding story start? Join us for nonstop fun, learning and adventures

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It's full of firsts: she might grow her first plant, cook her first cake, put up (and take down) her first tent, light her first fire, go on her first fun-packed weekend away with guiding friends. With a helpful hand from our encouraging volunteers, she'll explore her creative side, get out into the great outdoors, and start learning to look after herself, others and the world we live in. There's something for every girl at Brownies, and plenty of moments she'll never forget.

Register your child for Brownies.

What do girls do in Brownies?

Brownies follow our programme . In unit meetings, they do fun activities, play games and earn skills builder badges, all while being supported by our trained volunteers.

Your child could get skills builder badges in themes such as camping, communication and first aid. And if she wants to take guiding home, there's lots of interest badges to do in between unit meetings, like the aviation badge, performing badge and inventing badge.

Discover all the badges Brownies can earn.

Many units split girls into small groups called sixes for some activities and, as your child gets older, she'll have a chance to become the sixer or seconder, the leaders , of a six.

And as well as going to events planned locally and by her unit, she could also go to our fun-filled, circus-themed extravaganza, Magic and Mayhem , and our jam-packed adventure weekend, Fearless Fun , and make friends from around the UK.

What Brownies wear

We encourage members to wear a uniform to show they're part of the Girlguiding family. Brownies wear a top and a pair of bottoms.

Badges can be attached to her uniform - the promise badge, which she'll get after making her Brownie promise, should be on the left-hand side and all other badges can be attached where she chooses.

Buy uniform and more from our online shop .

What's after Brownies?

After Brownies, she can move onto Guides, our section for girls aged 10-14, a welcoming, fun-filled space where she'll laugh, learn and expand her horizons.

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We prepare young people with skills for life. Each year we help over 460,000 girls and boys enjoy fun and adventure while developing skills to succeed. Do more. Learn more. Be more.

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The Cub Pack is the second section of the Scout Group following on from Beavers. Cub Scouts are young people aged between 8 and 10½.

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At Out in the Bay we help support the LGBTQI community in Morecambe and Lancaster. We do this by offering Equality and Diversity training to the local community and also, by holding various support groups. For further info contact [email protected]

We also provide support to members of the community with various health and wellbeing issues including; Drug and Alcohol issues, Sexual Health and support people with Mental health issues.

We do this by offering one to one support for all of our clients we also offer various different groups that give our clients a safe space to speak without prejudice. We also offer LGBTQI awareness training to various organisations including business, schools and other charities.

Get in Touch!

If you would like to know more about how we can provide support then please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

What We Do

Out In The Bay provide support to our LGBTQI community as well as the wider community within the Lancaster district. Our services include drug and alcohol misuse support, equality and diversity awareness training as well as providing training to volunteers.

Volunteer With Us!

If you would like to know more about how you can get involved with our community then take a look at the volunteer training we offer.

Pride in Lancaster & Morecambe

Both Lancaster and Morecambe host their own Pride festivals which grow year on year. Please click on the links below to find out more.

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Out in the Bay support the LGBTQI community in Morecambe and Lancaster through training, support groups, community events and outreach.

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Explore our support | How we can help | The Prince's Trust

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Looking to build your confidence, need help getting a job or want support to start a business? We have support and resources for you. Start something today.

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Youth Council Learn about the Lancashire Wildlife Trust Youth Council and Wilder Youth group!

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Meet the Woodland Trust youth council: a dedicated team of brilliant young volunteers aged 16-25 who are helping shape the future of woods and trees.

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Hymns for Robots Live Stream

Sun 21 March | 8pm

Next date for the live electronic music session

Music sessions

Details for Feb and March

find out how to get involved

Belshazzar's Feast

live at More Music

More Music is a music and education charity based in the West End of Morecambe, with over 25 years of experience delivering workshops, training, performances and festivals across the district, region and beyond. More Music seeks to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through the arts, especially music. More Music is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and part of Youth Music's Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England.

#ACEsupported #CultureMatters #CreativityMatters

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Henry Hepburn (Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland Editor of Tes Magazine) hosts a deep dive discussion into the findings from the School Wellbeing Report and what senior leaders can learn from it. He's joined by a host of experts in wellbeing in education. Download our report to read more of its findings.

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If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority. If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 (UK) or go to A&E and ask for the contact of the nearest crisis resolution team. These are teams of mental health care professionals who work with people in severe distress.

The Mental Health Foundation is a charity specialising in research and policy development, with a focus on preventing mental health problems. We are not able to advise people directly on their personal circumstances.

Advice about looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

Below are details on services and organisations that offer help and support directly to people with mental health problems:

For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258.

If you're experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support.

Shout can help with urgent issues such as:

Suicidal thoughts

Abuse or assault

Self-harm

Bullying

Relationship challenges

Anxiety UK was established in 1970 and is run by and for those with anxiety, offering an extensive range of support services designed to help support those affected by anxiety disorders, anxiety and anxiety-based depression.

Services available include:

Helpline services - 03444 775 774, open from 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, along with a text service 07537 416905 and 'Ask Anxia' chatbot service, available 24/7 for all anxiety queries at anxietyuk.org.uk. See Helpline services for more information.

Anxiety UK also offer fast access to a range of psychological therapy services, including counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with appointments available in person, online and by telephone. See Therapy services for more information.

You can call the Rethink advice and information line Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm for practical advice on:

different types of therapy and medication

benefits, debt, money issues

police, courts, prison

your rights under the Mental Health Act.

Call Rethink on 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).

The Mind infoline

Mind offer an information line to answer questions about:

types of mental health problem

where to get help

drug and alternative treatments

advocacy.

Call the Mind infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email .

The Mind Legal Advice service

If you need legal advice, you can speak to Mind about:

mental health

mental capacity

community care

human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues.

Call the Mind Legal Advice service on 0300 466 6463 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email .

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.

You can talk to CALM about anything.

Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat here.

The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.

You may find it helpful to talk to your partner, a relative or a friend about your problems. They may be concerned about you and welcome the opportunity to hear what you have to say. If this is not possible, you may prefer to talk to someone else you can trust, like a faith leader or a tutor.

You can find out more about friendships and how to tell your friends on our friendships page.

Your GP may be the first person you talk to about your mental health problems. If you have a good relationship with your doctor, you may find it helpful just to know there is someone you can talk to about the feelings you are having. Your GP may refer you to specialist services if he/she feels they will help you. You can find information about talking to your GP about your mental health in our guide.

If you are unhappy with your own doctor, you can ask to see another doctor at the same practice or make an appointment with a different practice in your area. If you are unsure where to find other doctor's surgeries, look in your local Yellow Pages or try the NHS Choices website.

Specialist Mental Health Services

Most people recover from mental health problems without needing to go into hospital. There are a number of specialist services that provide various treatments, including counselling and other talking treatments. You may also need help with other aspects of your life - for example, claiming benefits or dealing with housing problems. Often these different services are coordinated by a community mental health team (CMHT).

CMHTs are usually based either at a hospital or a local community mental health centre. Some teams provide 24-hour services so that you can contact them in a crisis. If you are already in contact with a CMHT you may find it useful to keep their number by your phone in case you need it. Otherwise you should be able to contact your local CMHT via your local social services or social work team.

Other kinds of community mental health team include Crisis and Home Treatment teams, which provide you with help in your own home and can come out to see you in an emergency or help you get into hospital if you need inpatient treatment.

You may also find it helpful to contact your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau for advice about benefits, debt problems, legal issues and local services. The Citizens Advice Bureau website has a directory listing its local offices.

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We know that you, the teachers and wider support staff within education settings are expected to not only teach children and young people, but support them emotionally too.

Although most educators are happy to take on this additional role, it is added pressure and as such, you should receive support to do so.

Building a culture that actively supports staff wellbeing can take time, but it doesn't mean that it can't be done.

Small, incremental changes can make a huge difference and will all contribute in the long run.

It is always worth checking out what policies are already in place to support your wellbeing. There may be an Employee Assistance Program that you can access, or there may be other programmes in place such as a staff mental health champion or regular supervision.

If these are not available, or if they are not working, there are a number of things that can be done to support staff wellbeing in the interim.

You can 'buddy' up with your colleagues and create familiar support networks

Create a safe and welcoming space for yourself and colleagues where you can relax when you need 'time out'

Include staff wellbeing on the agenda for meetings

Use of mindfulness or meditation apps or promote local leisure activities such as swimming or yoga.

Whilst we know that the suggestions outlined above will not work for everyone and will not solve the issue - they can begin to help until more robust measures are in place.

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FREE Place2be CPD - Certified Mental Health Champions Foundation Programme for School Staff

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Course details

Length and timings

Our Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme is a 5-week training course. The course is online, so you can join it from anywhere in the country.

There are multiple regular start dates for you to choose from.

The course is broken down into 15-minute sections to fit around your day - in total, you would spend about 1-1.5 hours per week towards the programme.

You can access the course from any device and work through it at a pace that suits you.

Modules

Our Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme is split into four modules. Each module is then divided into smaller sections so you can complete the course in a way that fits in with your day.

Module 1: Understanding mental health and wellbeing

We introduce factors that contribute to positive mental health and wellbeing. You will:

start to think about mental health in the same way you consider physical health

develop an awareness of your own emotional literacy and intelligence

consider how your emotional literacy and intelligence can impact the children and adults you work with

understand the effect of early relationship experiences on later relationships

have a basic understanding of Attachment Theory.

Module 2: Nature and nurture

We explore how early experiences shape the way we perceive ourselves and relate to others. You will:

consider emotional development as an aspect of overall development

think about how teachers, schools and youth workers can provide an alternative relational experience

understand risks and protective factors and their impact on physical and mental health

start to see how the psychological and physical aspects of development are intertwined.

Module 3: How can I help?

We consider what a child's behaviour might communicate about their underlying needs. You will:

find out about the connection between children's feelings and their behaviours

understand why children become emotionally dysregulated and how to help them

learn Active Listening skills and the importance of empathy in supporting others

learn Emotion Coaching skills to support co-regulation in children.

Module 4: Everybody's business

We reflect on the importance of positive mental health for everyone, focusing on the adults around a child.  You will learn:

why a whole school approach to mental health supports children, teachers and parents

how physical health and mental health are interconnected

how to look after your own mental health and emotional wellbeing

why mental ill-health is everybody's business and nobody's fault

how to work effectively with parents in the best interests of children

how to identify stress in the workplace and protect yourself from its negative effects

tips and strategies to care for your mental health.

Benefits of this course

By completing this course, you will:

increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health

improve your confidence when it comes to mental health

learn about the impact of childhood on mental health

develop ways to support your own wellbeing

be able to help a child or young person with their wellbeing

learn techniques to identify and respond early to mental health needs before they escalate

contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Accreditations

Our free Mental Health Champions - Foundation Programme is accredited, has had award nominations and has won awards.

Support after the training

Once you complete our mental health training, you will also get access to the Place2Be Staffroom. Our Staffroom is an online community, where you can access additional resources and discuss tips and learning with other school staff, trainee teachers and professionals across the UK.

In the Staffroom, you can:

read content written by our clinicians about a variety of topics, including anxiety, bullying, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), neurodiversity, and staff wellbeing

stay connected with Place2Be clinicians beyond completing our programme

revisit key theory and learning from the Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme

gain access to new materials, classroom resources and tools to foster positive wellbeing in schools and youth groups

use exclusive PSHE-aligned Creative Wellbeing Projects from Place2Be's Art Room

view live webinars and questions and answer sessions delivered by clinicians on a variety of mental health topics

continue to learn about a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing within your community

share your experiences and tips with your colleagues across the UK.

Who is it for?

We run versions of the Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme for teachers, school staff, trainee teachers and anyone who works with young people out of a school. All of these versions are free and online in open groups.
For private group prices, please get in touch with us.
To sign up for this course, please use the booking form at the bottom of this page. You can choose the group that's correct for you on this form.

If you're not sure if this training is suitable for you, please get in touch by emailing mhc@place2be.org.uk and one of our team will be able to help you.

I am a teacher or work in a school

The Teacher and School Staff programme is free to UK-qualified teachers and school-based staff. To be eligible for our free mental health training, you will need to have one of the following:

a UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

an Early Career Teacher (ECT) role

a Probationer role

a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) role

a school-based role, such as a Teaching Assistant.

Our Teacher and School Staff Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme is available to teachers and school staff in England, Scotland and Wales. You will have a dedicated Place2Be professional running your course to join discussions to enhance your online learning.

I am a trainee teacher

Our free mental health training for trainee teachers has an added focus on supporting you and your mental health as you enter the teaching workforce. We have designed it to complement and run alongside the Initial teacher training (ITT) core content framework.

The programme is for people training to become a teacher or on an early years course with a placement in school in England.

Our Trainee Teacher Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme is a self-facilitated course. Access expert insights from Place2Be professionals and join discussions to aid online learning.

I'm not a teacher but I work with young people

Our free mental health training for youth groups focuses on working with young people outside the school system. It's free for youth workers and trusted adults who work with young people to support their development in care, informal education and leisure approaches.

Our training for youth groups is available to those in England, Scotland and Wales.

Our Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme for those who work with youth groups is a self-facilitated course.

More information
Not quite ready to sign up to our free mental health training?
Check out our frequently asked questions about our Mental Health Champions - Foundation Programme to find out the information you need.

If you require more information, please email  mhc@place2be.org.uk and one of our team will be able to help you.

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This is an introductory course for all staff and volunteers working with children in schools and colleges. This course will explore where mental health problems in young people might indicate that they are being abused or harmed. We will consider what abuse is, how children experiencing mental health issues may be more vulnerable to abuse and consider mental health as an indicator of harm. You will also learn what to do if you are concerned about the mental health or wellbeing of a child in your school.

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Get involved with the Youth Council to have your say about things that affect you and your friends, and be listened to.

"All young people have the right to have a say about things that affect them especially when adults are making decisions about things that affect young people". Article 12 - UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989.

We want young people to be involved in all aspects of our work, planning sessions, delivering workshops, facilitating meetings, planning events and much more.

Please visit and like our Facebook page to keep up to date with Lancashire Youth Council and have your say.

For more information

Contact Hans Mundry at Hans.Mundry@lancashire.gov.uk or call 07764838547 or find your nearest Youth Council:

Lancaster and Morecambe - Nicole Cobb
nicole.cobb@lancashire.gov.uk
01524 581280 or 07887 631335 mohammed.arshad@lancashire.gov.uk 01282 470877 or 07876 790731

Ribble Valley - Simon Whipp
Simon.Whipp@lancashire.gov.uk
01772 538858 or 07825 144536

Rossendale - Andy Gibb
Andrew.Gibbs@lancashire.gov.uk
01772 533635 or 07815 022086

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Asylum & Immigration

Red Cross Preston asylum seeker drop-in -
10:00am-13:30pm every Thursday (arrive before 10am):
St Cuthbert Church Centre (Douglas Hall)
Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3AR.

Micro Rainbow (National housing charity for LGBTQ+ refugees) https://microrainbow.org/

Bereavement

Bisexuality

Disability

Domestic Violence

GALOP - LGBT Domestic Violence national helpline0800 999 5428 www.galop.org.uk For further information, please contact info@galop.org.uk

The Birchall Trust- The Birchall Trust offers counselling and support to survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexualised violence. They offer counselling to ages 4 years and above (children, young people and adults). They also offer pre-trial counselling too. Their website is www.birchalltrust.org.uk

Education

End of Life:

Compassion in Dying www.compassionindying.org.uk

Advance Decisions: www.mydecisions.org.uk

Faith:

Liberty Church (LGBTQ+ inclusive chruch) www.libertychurchblackpool.org.uk

Hidayah (LGBT+ Muslims) https://www.hidayahlgbt.co.uk
Imaan (LGBTQI Muslim Support)Jewish LGBT+ Group www.jglg.org.uk www.imaan.org.uk
Forced Marriage:

Hate Crime

UK LGBT Hate Crime Helpline
People across England, Scotland and Wales who have experienced, witnessed or know someone who is experiencing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Hate Crime can contact the LGB&T Hate Crime helpline on 0808 801 0661, or visit the websitewww.stophateuk.org, for support and information. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; calls are free from landlines and most mobiles but they can always call you back if you want.

Housing and Homelessness

Albert Kennedy Trust is a LGBTQ+ charity that supports young people 16-25 who are struggling with housing and homelessness. You can contact them via this page https://www.akt.org.uk/contact

Foxton Centre Foxton Centre runs a homeless day centre which is located on Fox Street, Preston (in the basement of the Central Methodist Church in the City Centre). This is open 09:00-17:00. Here you can find help with finding temporary and permanent accommodation. To contact the Foxton Centre call 01772 555925, or email info@foxtoncentre.co.uk

Lancashire Mind run housing support and independent living advice https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/pages/26-housing

Stonewall Housing run a free housing-related advice helpline for all LGBTQ+ people, this is open everyday 10:00-13:00. Call 0800 6404 404.
Harrison Drury solicitors - branches in Preston, Garstang, Clitheroe, Lancaster and Kendal
Intersex
Gay Times Pink News Attitude www.attitude.co.uk www.pinknews.co.uk Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool www.adoptionlancashireblackpool.org.uk www.gaytimes.co.uk
Legal Advice - e.g. Discrimination at Work

LGBT Media:
https://www.facebook.com/TyphoonsRUFC/
LGBTQ+ Parenting, Adoption & Fostering

Proud 2B Parents (LGBT Parents' group)
www.proud2BParents.co.uk
and www.facebook.com/Proud2bParents

Rainbow Families is a support group for LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire. Email is rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com

LGBTQ+ Sport

Typhoons inclusive Rugby Union Football Club (Preston)

Mental Health

Rainbow Mind: A mental health and well-being service run by mind. https://linktr.ee/rainbowmind They run Queer Connect a new bi-monthly drop-in group run by young, queer folk (18-25)

Lancashire Care Mental Health Access Line
Tel 111 - North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) will triage and transfer relevant calls.

Steph Cole counsellor Steph works with young people as well as adults. https://welldoing.org/counsellors/steph-cole-person-centredhumanistic-counsellor-online

Chi Ko Psychosexual Therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/chi-ko-psychosexual-therapist-manchester-eng/469494

Older People support

Rainbow Call Companions
A national charity called Reengage offers this telephone befriending service to LGBTQ+ people aged 75+.

Age UK Lancashire national charity with local branches in Lancashire. Provides several services which are inclusive to LGBTQ+ people. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire/ . They also provide one to one digital support and lessons on how to get online, email Email: helptogetonline@ageuklancs.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 1234

Parents of LGBTQ+ people

Proud Trust is a charity supporting young LGBTQ+ people and their families. The proud trust runs several support groups, including an online group for parents needing support. https://www.theproudtrust.org/trusted-adults/groups/groups-for-parents-and-carers/

Manchester Parents' Group Helpline: 0845 652 2674
Email: manchesterparentsgroup@gmail.com
Website: www.manpg.co.uk

Rainbow Families is a support group for LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire. Email is rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com

Sexual violence and assault support

Galop is a UK-based anti-LGBTQ+ abuse charity. They operate a helpline for LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence and abuse. The number is 0800 999 5428

Sexual Health and HIV / AIDS services

Renaissance Healthier Living project - a free & confidential service providing support for those living with and affected by HIV in Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
https://www.ren-uk.com/lgbt-health-and-wellbeing/

M2M Sexual Health Clinic - for men who have sex with men. Tuesdays 5.30 - 8.00pm at Horizon in Blackpool.

Horizon is a LGBTQ+ alcohol, drugs and sexual health support organisation based in Blackpool which runs sexual health clinics for LGBTQ+ people and offer free sexual health kits. To contact them call 01253 311431

Substance and Alcohol Use

Red Rose Recovery run a new support group for LGBTQ+ people with lived experience of alcohol and drug misuse. This group runs every Wednesday afternoon from 2-3pm from their office in Preston on Lune Street. If you would like more information please contact Tay Lloyd on Taylor.Lloyd@redroserecovery.org.uk. Their general advice phone line is 01772 821440

Support after Suicide

Trans services

Trans Health Intel- a resource for trans people looking for trans-friendly gp surgeries in the UK, https://www.transhealthcareintel.com/

TransActual- a resource for trans people on trans related healthcare, and for those providing care in the health service to trans people. https://www.transactual.org.uk/

Curves Photography Studios (for photoshoots) 1 Craven Court, Altrincham WA14 5DY, Tel. 0161 274 9084 Email: info@curvesstudios.co.uk
Website: curvesphotographystudios.co.uk

Laser Hair Removal service (Southport) Mrs Gail Rodgers, Salon address 195, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1PF. Telephone n.o 07548523343. Book via gailcreed121@hotmail.co.uk

Makeover Girl - Reinvent Yourself: An Image Consultancy specialising in Transgender Image & Style. Studio in Eccleston near Chorley. https://www.makeovergirl.co.uk/ Also on Facebook.

Makeup/Makeover service (Preston area) - Kate Worthington Private service for cross-dressers (male to female) and anyone who is either going through transition or transgender (male to female).
Email: makeupbyworthers@hotmail.com Telephone: 07528767185 Instagram: @makeupbyworthers Facebook: @makeupbyworthers

Young LGBTQ+ People

Kooth Digital Health service for 11-18 year olds Kooth is a trusted NHS partner that provides free mental health support for 11-18 year olds at Kooth.com There is no GP or school referral needed, or waiting list

Lancashire County Council Children & Family Wellbeing Service
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/youthzone/things-to-do/groups/lgbt/ contact pout@lancashire.gov.uk.

Burnley LGBT+ Young People's group (POUT)
LGBT youth group for young people aged 12-19. run by Lancashire County Council's Children & Family Wellbeing Service. Email POUTburnley@lancashire.gov.uk.

Chorley LGBT+ Young People's group (POUT)
LGBT youth group for young people aged 11 (at high school) - 17 years. Held at Inspire Youth Zone, Chorley and it is by invitation only, on a Sunday evening. Any young people visiting would have to be signed up members of the youth zone. Contact: email jennifer.mcgillivray@inspireyouthzone.org.

Pendle LGBT+ Young People's group (POUT)
LGBT youth group for young people aged 12-19. Run by Lancashire County Council's Children & Family Wellbeing Service in Nelson. Email POUTpendle@lancashire gov.uk

South Ribble LGBT+ Young people's group (POUT)
LGBT youth group for young people aged 12-19. Run by Lancashire County Council's Children & Family Wellbeing Service in Leyland. Email pout@lancashire.gov.uk

AKT - Digital Mentoring with "inter-AKT"
A safe and non-judgemental space for young people 16-25 years old who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation to access support.
https://www.akt.org.uk/

The Proud Trust - Based in Manchester but runs young peoples groups: Fusion youth group (13-19), Brolly squad (trans and non binary, 13-19) and Proud young adults (18-25) www.theproudtrust.org

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The Proud Trust delivers training opportunities for teachers and other youth professionals, and creates LGBT+ positive resources for schools, colleges, and other youth settings, to equip them in being fully LGBT+ inclusive in their practice, policy, and curriculum.

All of our education and training work is informed directly by the LGBT+ young people that access our youth provisions. This means that information shared through our training, workshops and resources, is live, fresh and current, representing what is happening for LGBT+ young people right now.

Click on the links, or contact us to find out how we can work with you.

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Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

Details

This guidance applies to all schools and colleges and is for:

headteachers, teachers and staff

governing bodies, proprietors and management committees

It sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 in schools and colleges.

All school and college staff should read part 1 of this guidance. Part 1 of the guidance is also available as a standalone document.

Statutory guidance sets out what schools must do to comply with the law.

Where the guidance states schools and colleges should do something, you should follow this unless you have a good reason not to.

'Regulated activity in relation to children: scope' describes work that a barred person must not do. We have also published guidance on disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

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A whole-school approach means listening to the voices of everyone in the school community. This includes children and young people as well as parents and carers, and school staff.

Children and young people can offer unique perspectives on what it is like to be a pupil at their school; involving them in decision-making can create meaningful change and better academic outcomes, as well as facilitating a sense of empowerment and inclusion.

What is it and why is it important?

Pupil voice in schools means a whole-school commitment to listening to the views, wishes and experiences of all children and young people. It means placing value on what children and young people tell school staff about their experiences.

Children and young people need to be provided with meaningful opportunities to share their experiences, views and hopes about their school. Pupils need to know that it is safe and that it is important for them to express their views on what happens at school. They need to know that what they say is valued and will be listened to and considered.

Schools with a strong commitment to pupil voice have reported many positive outcomes. These include a reduction in exclusions, better behaviour, better relationships across the whole-school community, and improving attainment and attendance - all of which can also improve your school's rating by the school inspectorate.

What does it look like in practice and how can we work towards it?

There is no one way to promote the voice of children and young people in a school or further education setting; every setting is different with a unique cohort of pupils. Here are some ideas a school might use to get started:

Create regular opportunities for children and young people to share their views with each other and school staff.

Vary the ways in which pupils can participate; for example:

School councils can make useful contributions to shaping school life but only a small number of pupils can get involved and some may find this type of formal engagement challenging.

Holding a class or tutor group meeting to discuss the agenda of the next school council meeting can be an effective way of encouraging all pupils to contribute in a non-threatening environment.

Assemblies too can provide opportunities to make sure pupils understand a school's commitment to knowing what children want and need.

A 'suggestion box' placed in the entrance hall or in each classroom, with the contents shared at the school council meetings can also be effective.

Many schools have a 'family group' system where the school is divided into manageable groups which meet each week and discuss a range of themes and issues; often health and wellbeing-related. Decisions and comments can then be passed onto the school council, staff, senior management team or head teacher. These family groups can also encourage older pupils to care for younger pupils and to become role models.

Consider how to ensure that all children and young people are being heard, across each age group. How will you overcome language barriers? How will you make sure that the younger or more vulnerable and/or quieter pupils are listened to? What about those pupils who don't enjoy being at school or those who don't attend regularly? Make sure that it isn't only school council members who get their voices heard.

Make sure consultation is varied and includes many different aspects of school life. For example: the curriculum, how pupils like to learn, facilities and the physical environment of the school, break times, after-school clubs, uniform, welfare and bullying. Consultation must have clear, published actions, otherwise there is a danger of pupils feeling that school staff are just going through the motions.

Make sure the values and ethos of the school reflect the commitment to pupil voice. Is it included in school statements, school action planning, the website, classrooms and any other publications that talks about whole-school values?

Embed children and young people's participation into all aspects of school life rather than just seeing it as an add-on. Ask pupils the best way to promote participation and ensure their voices are heard within the school and wider community. They will have great ideas. Trust them!

Review regularly; something that worked once might not be working now. For example, involve pupils in reviewing the anti-bullying policy. Does it work? What needs to change?

Trust parents/carers and involve them in decision-making. For example, introduce a 'parents/carers' forum', where issues can be discussed and views can be sought.

Top tips

Secure commitment

Secure commitment from the governing body or parent council, the senior leadership team and all staff so that pupils know their voice is important.

Manage expectations

Make sure children and young people understand the scope of their participation, and what is and isn't possible to achieve.

Provide feedback

Give regular feedback to pupils. If they have put time into contributing they need to know the outcomes.

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