Support

Need some help when you’re not in school? …take a look at the following links

• Childline  -  free advice, anytime - 0800 1111 - https://www.childline.org.uk/

• Kooth  - Online counselling for children -  www.kooth.com

• Young minds – mental health support for young people - https://youngminds.org.uk/  

• Winston’s Wish – bereavement support - https://www.winstonswish.org/

• Happier Minds – Mental Wellbeing website for young people, parents/carers and staff - https://happierminds.org.uk

• Shout – Free 24/7 support text service text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

• The What? Centre  - Young Person’s advice information and counselling service - https://www.thewhatcentre.co.uk/ or 01384 379992

If you are concerned about your own or another child's safety, email safeguarding@ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk

If you are worried that a young person is at immediate risk of harm, or is not safe, call 999 or go to A&E