Mental Health and Wellbeing
At Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, we are committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing so that every member of our community can thrive. Guided by our vision of spurring each other on with love, and rooted in our values of love, hope, aspiration, forgiveness and spirit, we create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Through our curriculum, including PSHE, assemblies and class discussions, we teach children about their feelings, resilience and positive coping strategies, helping them to understand and manage their emotions with confidence. We encourage kindness, empathy and open communication in all that we do, and we work closely with families by providing resources, workshops and guidance so that children are supported both in school and at home. By nurturing resilience and emotional skills, we equip our pupils to face challenges with confidence, develop positive relationships and grow into happy, healthy learners.
Normal Magic – Early Support for Children and Families
Parent Support Resource Map
At Bickleigh Down CofE Primary School, we understand that family life can sometimes feel challenging. Whether you are looking for advice about behaviour, emotional wellbeing, mental health, or support during a difficult time, you are not alone.
We have created this Parent Support Resource Map to help you quickly find trusted organisations and services that offer guidance, reassurance and practical help. These services provide information, helplines and online support for a wide range of needs, including:
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Children and young people’s mental health
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Behaviour and parenting support
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Anxiety and depression
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Grief and bereavement
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Support for siblings
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Crisis and urgent help
Some families may only need simple advice or reassurance. Others may need more specialist support. Whatever your situation, we hope this guide helps you feel supported and informed.
If you are ever unsure about where to start, please speak to a member of our school team. We are always here to listen and to help you find the right support for your family.
Children & Young People’s Mental Health
- MindEd for Families (NHS): Bite-sized guidance for supporting children with mental health challenges. - https://www.mindedforfamilies.org.uk/
- Young Minds – Parents’ Helpline: Advice for mental health issues and managing difficult behaviour. - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/
- Place2Be: Child mental health support, including parenting guides. - https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/schools/mental-health-services-for-parents-and-carers/
Behaviour & Parenting Support
- Action for Children – Parent Talk: Free articles & online chat with parenting experts.- https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/feelings-behaviour/
- Family Lives (Parentline): Helpline for everyday parenting challenges. 0808 800 2222. - https://www.familylives.org.uk/
- Normal Magic: a specialised UK-based mental health service and framework(founded 2016) that provides early intervention for children, young people, and families. - https://www.normalmagic.co.uk/
- Parental minds: supports caregivers of people (of any age) struggling with mental health or emotional wellbeing. - https://parentalminds.org.uk/
- National Self-Harm Network www.nshn.co.uk www.selfharm.co.uk
Grief & Bereavement
- Winston’s Wish: Specialist support for grieving children & parents. - https://winstonswish.org/
- Child Bereavement UK: Helpline, online guidance, family support. - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Sibling Support
- Sibs – UK charity for brothers & sisters of disabled children: Advice, peer support, and sibling guides. - https://www.sibs.org.uk/