This page contains information that may be useful for children and young people
Are you having difficulties with school work?
If you have worries about how you are doing at school or you feel like you are falling behind your peers there are things you can do to help yourself.
The important thing to bear in mind is that you are not alone – many young people feel like this at some point in their school lives.
TELL SOMEONE
Parents/carers – explain where you are having difficulties and how they can help you
Trusted family members – find out what they are good at – they may be good in the areas that you are struggling in – don’t be afraid to ask for their time and attention
Teachers – Do you have a teacher you can confide in and ask for help? If they can’t help you directly, they will be able to point you in the right direction.
Friends/Peers – Ask someone you trust – they may be able to give you some useful tips.
Games it! – There are many fun and interesting computer games that can help with the subjects you will be tackling at school and help to build your self confidence.
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize - great literacy and numeracy games – you won’t know you’re learning! Games for KS1, KS2 and KS3
www.sesamestreet.org/Games great for the younger gamesters!
www.tutpup.com – loads of literacy and numeracy games – work your way up to ‘Level 51’!
www.friv.co.uk– a safe place for gaming – good puzzle games for you to work out
www.ictgames.com/resources.html - great for numeracy games – well divided into Key Stages
www.what2learn.com For KS3 literacy games aimed at supporting spelling skills, follow this link: http://bit.ly/pca0Jt
Are you having difficulties with friends or being bullied?
You would be surprised how many people are bullied during their lives. You are not alone and it is not only happening to you. The most important thing to remember is NO ONE DESERVES TO BE BULLIED. Even though you may be feeling scared, vulnerable and isolated, you can take steps to sort it out and make the bullying stop.
The first piece of advice is always to TELL SOMEONE. A parent, teacher, friend, family member that you trust. Keeping you isolated is a bully’s best weapon. When you TELL SOMEONE you are arming yourself with strategies and making yourself stronger.
The following website links will be of help to you if you are being bullied, are going through a difficult time or are feeling worried.
www.bullying.co.uk
Full of really good advice and tips for young people. Very clear homepage listing the ways you can get in touch if you want to: phone, email, skype, live chat and local support available near you.
www.childline.org.uk
Great information on bullying and all sorts of issues that affect young people. You can explore all the information topics, play ‘take your mind off it’ games, watch videos and get creative. You can get in touch via email or live chat or phone them on 0800 1111
www.cybermentors.org.uk
CyberMentors are young people helping and supporting each other online.
It doesn’t matter if you are being bullied, cyber bullied or if you are feeling a bit low and things feel muddled and you are not sure how to get help, or who to ask. Cybermentors could be a great place to start. You can email or use the secure, confidential chat rooms. Cybermentors are young people too but there are trained counsellors on hand to advise on the serious stuff. Cybermentors will advise you to talk to a trusted adult, but there are lots of tips and support available.
www.kidscape.org.uk
Go to the advice pages for children and young people.
www.direct.gov.uk/cyberbullying
Outlines the forms bullying can take through social media, mobile phones etc.
Are you a bully? – find out at www.bullying.co.uk/bully
If you are in distress and feel you cannot talk to anyone you know, call these numbers
If you are a parent looking at this page to see what help is available for your child, and you suspect they are being bullied, the following information may be of use.
www.antibullyingalliance.org.uk
The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) was established in 2002 by NSPCC and National Children's Bureau, and brings together over 70 organisations into one network. Their aim is to communicate best practice and to aid the development of policy in a way to eradicate bullying.
A good source of information on the latest policies including SEN & Disability – developing effective anti-bullying practice.
www.kidscape.org.uk
A UK charitable organisation set up in 1985 by child psychologist Michele Elliott. A great resource, giving children, young people and their parents/carers the tools to help them stay free from bullying and abuse.
If you are worried about a child, visit www.nspcc.org.uk or call the number below
