What to do if you need help?

Please find below a range of websites and information that staff have come across that may be helpful in supporting the wellbeing of both your child and your whole family.

We also know that sometimes, talking to someone who is ready to listen can be the best kind of support so please do contact school with any concerns about a child’s, or your own, wellbeing. Gosford Hill School is part of the community and we will always ensure that we are here to help anyone in need. 

If you are part of any organisation, or you have any experience that you feel may help the school to support the wellbeing of the children and staff at Gosford Hill School, please do call or email the school office.

General resources

• Place2Be’s ‘Parenting Smart’ website – This website is FULL of videos and articles to help with a whole range of issues that children might face, from fussy mealtimes to dealing with grief.
• Citizens Advice – This provides online free advice on a range of issues that you or your children may be facing.

Mental Health Resources

• Public Health England’s ‘Every Mind Matters’ initiative
• YoungMinds website support
• MIND website support
• How to Tell if Social Media is Harming Your Mental Health

Anxiety 

• 10 tips to help your child deal with change
• A Parents Guide to supporting children with Anxiety

Safeguarding

• If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child, please email safeguarding@gosfordhillschool.org.

An Early Help Assessment

Some families may benefit from additional support in the form of an Early Help Assessment or via a TAF (Team Around the Family).  More information can be found in the guide below.  Please contact our Student Welfare Manager for more details regarding this process.