Virtual Support
Child Protection

www.nspcc.org.uk

     

Advice if you're worried about any aspect of a child's welfare

Helpline-0808 800 5000

www.kidscape.org.uk

     

Teaching children how to keep safe before they become victims. Practical advice for parents on bullying and keeping them safe

www.safenetwork.org.uk

     

Information on how you can keep your child safe when they're taking part in activities run by voluntary and community groups

 

Alcohol and Drugs
www.drugscope.org.uk
      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.

 

Bullying
www.bullying.co.uk
      Advice for parents, pupils and schools.
www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx       Advice website for young people and parents.
www.education.gov.uk/
      “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.culture24.org.uk/home
      Virtual museum offering access to 2,500 UK museums and galleries
www.bbc.co.uk/learning/       BBC interactive learning site
www.direct.gov.uk/       Advice on learning, careers, health and relationships.
www.education.gov.uk/
      Help for parents under 19yrs returning to education.
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.sexualhealth.eastcoastkent.nhs.uk/for-young-people/       Family planning and sexual health advice.
www.lifesigns.org.uk       National Children’s Bureau website. Provides information on young people and self harming.
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.uk       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.familyaction.org.uk       Work with families to help break the cycle of destructive behaviour.
http://family.go.com/       Useful site especially the advice and support on bringing up teenagers.