Virtual Support

 

Alcohol and Drugs

www.drugscope.org
   Drug and alcohol help and advice. UK’s leading independent centre if expertise on drugs.
www.talktofrank.com   National drugs helpline.
www.teen-anon.com   Helpline for teens who drink or use drugs and all those who love them.
www.trashed.co.uk   Info and advice for anyone concerned about drugs.
www.wrecked.co.uk   Info and advice on the effects of alcohol.

 

Bullying

www.bullying.co.uk
    Advice for parents, pupils and schools.
www.childline.org   Advice website for young people and parents.
www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying   “Don’t Suffer In Silence”, Department of Education site..
www.easingtheteasing.com   Help and advice for children and parents.
www.kidscape.org.uk   Info and advice on the effects of alcohol.Kidscape is the only national charity teaching children how to keep safe before they become victims. Practical advice for parents on bullying and keeping them safe.

 

Education

www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
    Virtual museum offering access to 2,500 UK museums and galleries
www.bbc.co.uk/learning   BBC interactive learning site
www.connexions-direct.com
   Advice on learning, careers, health and relationships.
www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn
   Help for parents under 19yrs returning to education.
www.kevinsplayroom.co.uk
   Link to sites for schoolwork/games
www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games   History on-line
www.topmarks.co.uk   Pupils, parents and teachers national curriculum site.

 

Health Topics

www.b-eat.co.uk
    Advice and support on eating disorders.
www.fflag.org.uk   Family and friends support and advice of lesbian and gay people.
www.foryoungpeople.co.uk
   Family planning and sexual health advice.
www.lifesigns.org.uk
   National Children’s Bureau website. Provides information on young people and self harming.
www.talk4teens.co.uk
   Advice on health topics for 11-14 year olds.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
   Advice service run by NHS Direct.
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
   Advice and support on sexual abuse/rape
www.rd4u.org.uk   Supporting young people aged 12-18 years old after the death of someone close. Helpline 0808 808 1677.
www.youngminds.org   Offers support and advice dealing with feelings, emotions, self harming.

 

Parents Support

www.allkids.co.uk
    On line parenting magazine.
www.gingerbread.org.uk  
   Support for lone parents.
www.family-action.org.uk   Work with families to help break the cycle of destructive behaviour.
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
   Provides support and advice.
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
   Government information site on education.
www.raisingkids.co.uk   Useful site especially the advice and support on bringing up teenagers.