Advice and Support for Parents/Carers

Below are a range of resources designed to help parents and carers support young people with any problems they may be facing. For advice and support for young people, see our student advice and support page.

MASH – if you have a safeguarding concern about any young person or family
Tel: 0300 500 8090 (this can be anonymous)
Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/childrens-social-care/nottinghamshire-children-and-families-alliance/pathway-to-provision/multi-agency-safeguarding-hub-mash

Barnardo’s – See, Hear, Respond – Support During Covid-19
Website: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/see-hear-respond

Top tips for parents and carers for online safety
https://nationalonlinesafety.com

Cyber safety – some useful tips about all types of online safety supported by the Anti-Bullying Alliance
https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/cyberbullying/

Staying safe online
http://www.safetynetkids.org.uk/personal-safety/staying-safe-online/

A parents and carers guide to staying safe on Microsoft Teams
https://magnusacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/A-parents-guide-to-keeping-safe-on-Teams.pdf

14 ways to be kind online
https://magnusacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/14-Ways-to-be-kind-online.pdf

A parents and carers guide to online grooming
https://magnusacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/A-parents-guide-to-online-grooming.pdf

What parents and carers need to know about Zoom
https://magnusacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/What-parents-need-to-know-about-Zoom.pdf

Understanding anxiety in children
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/anxiety-in-children/

Self-harm and suicidal thoughts in children and young people – course
https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses/understanding-young-minds

How to support your mental health during COVID-19 outbreak
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/876989/Easy_read_looking_after_your_feelings_and_body.pdf

Supporting young people with their mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/how-to-have-an-open-conversation-with-young-people-about-coronavirus/

Mental health support for under 25s
https://onespaceto.org/

How to maintain good mental well being during isolation
https://magnusacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-maintain-good-mental-wellbeing-during-isolation.pdf

Support for parents and young people – Sexuality
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/coming-out/coming-out-advice-and-guidance-parents

Supporting with gender identity issues
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-gender-identity-issues/

SEN Local Offer
www.nottinghamshire.sendlocaloffer.org.uk

Advice and support with bringing up a teenager
https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/

Dealing with a moody teenager
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-your-teenager/

Talking to teenagers – the common issues
https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-family-life-and-parenting/parenting-teenagers

Female Genital Mutilation
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/

Support in dealing with young people trying alcohol and/or drugs
https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/

Supporting your child during exam time
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-exam-time/

Worried about your child when they’re out with friends?
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/staying-safe-away-from-home/

Top 10 tips for remote learning for parents and carers
https://magnusacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Top-10-Tips-for-remote-learning-for-parents.pdf