Introduction

The majority of Parents/Carers will have the world-wide web at their fingertips when browsing for online resources or when researching ways to support their child through difficult stages. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of information and sometimes mis-information.  Therefore, an A-Z directory of useful websites and leaflets has been developed for our CCA community, which will act as a starting point for a variety of topics. The topics listed are by no means limited, so please get in touch with Mrs Stangroom with any further suggestions.

A similar A-Z directory has also been developed for pupils who wish to search for advice and support for themselves, which also includes suggestions for emotional health & wellbeing apps.

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ADHD

Parents Guide to Support ADHD (Web)

Alcohol

also see Drugs/Alcohol

Talking to Kids about Alcohol (W)

 

Anger Support

Parents Guide to Support Anger

Advice for Parents on Managing Stress and Anger

Anxiety

also see School Refusal

 

Guide to support anxiety

Support

*Anxiety and School refusal Websites

Anxiety and School Refusal Support

*Apps

Be Net Aware - A Parent Guide to Child Apps

Attachment Difficulties

Supporting Children with Attachment Difficulties

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Other Attachment Issues               

Attachment - Guide for Parents                                                          

Attendance

School attendance and absence information

Attendance Matters - a Parents' Guide

Please see Christ Church Academy's Attendance Policy

Autism

Autism - Advice and Guidance

Autism and Mental Health - What You Need to Know 

Autism - Practical Approaches to Home Support 

Autism - Support for Siblings        

B

*Behaviour – at home

A Guide to Support Challenging Behaviour

Bereavement  Grief & Loss

see also COVID-19                                                                        

Parents Guide to Grief and Loss

Winston's Wish - Alternative Goodbye's

Winston's Wish - Supporting Bereaved Children & Young People

Bereavement Sudden Loss

Sudden - Help for Suddenly Bereaved Families

Bereavement Matters - What to Do If Someone You Know has been Bereaved

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder - Talking to Your Child

*Body Image

Body Image in Children and Teenagers

Bullying

Bullying UK - Families UK Website

Bullying - Your guide to spotting it, stopping it and providing support to your child

Please see Christ Chuch Academy's Anti Bullying Policy

Bullying (Cyber)

Cyberbullying - Facts and Advice

C

Calming Activities – Children

Calm Zone - Exercises, Games & Videos

 

*CAMHS – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

CAMHS - Information and Support

CAMHS - South Staffordshire

Child Abuse

Parents' Guide to Support Abuse

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

 

Children in Care

 

*Childs Mental Health 

 

Confidence

12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids

How to Build a Child's Confidence

Coping with Change

Ten Ways for parents to help children cope with change

Counselling

Counselling Service for Children & Young People

Counselling - Advice and Information for Parents

Covid 19

Supporting Vulnerable People with COVID Concerns

Coronavirus Bereavement - Helping a Child

Coronavirus - resources for mental health and wellbeing

D

Death/Dying

 

*Depression

Guide to Support Depression and Low Mood

Digital Piracy

Dangers of Digital Piracy

Disability

 

Discrimination

Talking to Children about Race & Discrimination

Mentally Healthy Schools - Discrimination Advice

*Divorce & Separation

Divorce and Separation Advice

Domestic Violence

Adult Support and Advice

Drugs & Alcohol

Guide for Parents/Carers on Drugs & Alcohol

You, Your Child and Drugs

Dyslexia

Parents Guide to Dyslexia

Dyslexia Assist - Help For Parents

SENDIASS Dyslexia Leaflet

Dyspraxia

How to Help Children with Dyspraxia

SENDIASS Dyspraxia Leaflet

E

*Eating disorders

What Are Eating Disorders?

*Eating Problems

Parents Guide to Support Eating Problems

Eat well guide

Eat Well Guide                                                                       

Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP)

Information on Education Health & Care Plans

EHCP Fact Sheet

EHCP Needs Assessment Factsheet

Elective Home Education

DfE Elective Home Education Guidance

Staffordshire County Council - Elective Home Education Guidance

Emotions

Dealing with Emotions

*E-Safety

E-Safety Guide for Parents/Carers

*Exams

Parents Guide to Support Exam Time

F

Family Support

Staffordshire Connects                                                      

Feelings 

Starting a Conversation with Your Child

*Finances / Debt

Debt  and Finance Advice

Christians Against Poverty                               

Fortnite – Parent Advice

also see 'Gaming'

Child safety on Fortnite: Parent Factsheet

 

Fostering

Information on Fostering 

Friendship problems

 

Childline - Information on Friendships

How Can I Help My Child Make Friends?

G

Gaming

Parents Guide to Support Gaming

Online Gaming Advice

Gangs

Advice to Parents/Carers on Gangs

Parents Advice about Serious Youth Violence, Knife Crime and Gangs

Gender Identity

Supporting Your Child with Gender Identity Issues

Gender Identity - Family Booklet

Gender Identity and Young People - Information for Parents

Going Out Alone

Is My Child Ready to Go Out Alone

*Grooming – online

Online Grooming - Facts and Advice

Gratitude

 

The Best Gratitude Activities for Kids

5 Awesome Mindful Gratitude Activities for Kids

H

Healthy Eating

(also see Eat Well Guide)                                             

Nutrition and Health Eating

Healthy Food for Kids

Home Alone

Home Alone Guide - Keeping Children Safe

Home Learning

Homework Help that Really Works

I

Illness – terminal

Support, Advice, Guidance and Information

*Imprisonment

                                                                                                  

*Instagram – Parents Guide

 

J

Journaling

How to Keep a Diary and Top Tips for Journaling

Making Journaling Fun for Kids

Journaling 'Cant Talk Write'

Journaling - 'Can't Talk Write' Programme                  

 

K

Kindness

Teaching Kids Kindness

Knives

Parents Advice about Serious Youth Violence, Knife Crime and Gangs                

 

L

*LGBT+

Advice and Guidance for Parents

Learning Disabilities

Advice and Support for Children & Young People

*Legal Support

Parents' Guide to Legal Support

Lockdown – online safety

Online Safety Information - Lockdown

*Loneliness

Feeling Lonely?  Information and Advice

Tips for Everyday Living & Managing Loneliness          

M

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Supporting your Child's Mental Health

Talking to your Child

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Parents' Guide to Support Mental Capacity Act 2005

*Mindfulness

Mindfulness for Kids

*Mobile Phone

Safety Tips

NHS – Moodzone

Stress/Anxiety/Depression Audio Guides

O

Outdoor activities – to promote wellbeing

Emotional Wellbeing - Playing Outside

*Online e-Safety

E-Safety Resources and Leaflets

OCD

Parents' Guide to OCD

P

Parental Mental Illness

A-Z Parents Support Guide - Mental Illness       

Parenting Support – General

Parenting Support - Advice

Parent Talk - Parenting Advice

Pet Bereavement

Pet Bereavement Support

PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Basics

Pupil Premium

Parents' Guide to Pupil Premium

Government Information - Pupil Premium

Parent Pay

FAQ's Regarding ParentPay

Q

R

*Radicalisation

Tackling Radicalisation - Facts and Advice

Relationships

Healthy Relationships - Advice for Parents

Relaxation Activities

Relaxtion Exercises to do at Home with your Kids

50 Calm Down Ideas to Try with Kids

Resilience

Raising Resilient Children

Respect

Empowering Parents - Encouraging Respect

20 Ways to Teach Kids About Respect

S

School Refusal

 

*Screen Time

Guide for Parents

Self-Care – for Parents

Self Care Strategies for Parents

*Self-Esteem               

Supporting Your Child's Self-Esteem

Self-Esteem Advice

*Self-Harm – Parent Guide

Parents' Guide to Support Self-Harm

SEND – family support

SENDIASS - Staffordshire Family Partnership

*Sexting

Sexting Facts and Advice to Support Children

*Sleep Problems

Sleep Advice from Parenting Coaches

Parents' Guide to a Child's Sleep

*Snapchat – Parent Guide

 

*Social Media

Parents' Guide to Support Media and the Internet

*SpLD – Specific Learning Difficulties

 

*Stress

Emotional Wellbeing - Advice and Activities for Children

Study Skills

Primary Study Skills

Suicidal Thoughts

Parents' Guide to Suicidal Thoughts

T

Teams – Parents Guide

 

*Tick Tock – Parents guide

 

*Transitions

Parents' Guide to Support Change and Transition

*Trauma

Parents' Guide to Supporting Trauma

U

V

Victim Support

Victim Support - Help After Crime

W

Wellbeing – 5 steps

Improve Mental Wellbeing

5 Ways to Wellbeing                                                          

Wellbeing - activities for kids during lockdown

Ideas for Families

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Wellbeing Services for Children

Children & Families - Good Mental Health

Worries – supporting your child

The Worry Tree Activity

X

Xenophobia

Parents - Talking to Children about Racism

Y

Young Carers

The Carers Hub - Young Carers

Youth Wellbeing Directory

Youth Wellbeing                                                 

Z

Zoom – Parents Guide

Zoom Guide for Parents and Carers