There are specific targeted sessions weekly which promote ways for students to explore and understand how they can improve their wellbeing.
If a child is worried during the school day they can talk to their teachers, tutors and student progress leaders. If more support is needed then referrals can be put in place in school and with other outside agencies.
Your wellbeing matters. If you’re facing challenges or simply want to take care of your mental and physical health, there are plenty of resources available to help. This section provides links to trusted websites, helplines, and organisations that offer advice, guidance, and support tailored to young people.
Supporting a child’s wellbeing can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. This section signposts a range of resources to help you navigate topics such as mental health, online safety, and emotional support. Whether you need practical advice or someone to talk to, these trusted organisations can offer guidance.
Families InFocus (Essex) is a parent-led charity, supporting families who have a child (or children) or young person up to the age of 25 with any Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
We have been supporting SEND families for over 25 years.
Friends of Columbus School and College are a Committee consisting of parents, carers and staff who volunteer their time in the interest of enhancing the Columbus experience for your child.
The main role of the Friends of Columbus is to organise fundraising events and activities throughout the year where both you and your child can relax and socialise with other families from the school in surroundings that are both familiar and accepting to a child with special needs.
As part of the kids in the middle campaign, the DFE has funded the charity Working Families to construct two online interactive quizzes to help couples recognise problems, seek help if needed and to subsequently plan their work and family life.
Mencap is the voice of learning disability.
We run a free advice and information helpline for parents and carers with a disabled child aged from birth to 25, living in any part of the UK.
If you are looking for emotional support, book an appointment with our Listening Ear telephone support service.
SNAP is an Essex charity for families with children and young people who have any additional need or disability. From its Brentwood base, SNAP offers a helping hand to thousands of families who need support in a variety of ways.
No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services, available to families with children and young people aged 0 to 25 who live under Essex County Council, Thurrock and Southend.
We are a charity which aims to grant a wish and bring a sparkle into the lives of terminally or seriously ill children in Essex. We have no overheads or administration costs, so every penny that is raised goes towards helping very special children.
Sunny Days Children’s Fund is a national registered charity which raises funds to help children under the age of 18 years with a wide range of adverse medical conditions including Leukaemia, Cerebral Palsy, the Deaf and Blind, Terminal Illnesses, and all other life hindering conditions.
