Community resources - Kent Resilience Hub

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#DontDoItAlone campaign

New for 2021 - Kooth's #DontDoItAlone campaign including resources and a video with famous faces, to encourage young people to reach out when they are struggling

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Activities and resources for working with young people

Here you will find a variety of resources, activities and games to use with young people covering plenty of topics including self-care, mindfulness and mental health.

Charlie Waller Memorial Trust: resources for schools, youth settings and families

Evidence-based presentations and training for schools,youth settings and families, as well as a variety of resources on mental health and wellbeing.

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Cyberbullying video

This TEDxTeen Talk video features Trisha Prabhu, a 14-year-old student confronting cyberbullying.

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Disrespect NoBody: teaching resources

Discussion guides and session plans to support the Government’s Disrespect NoBody campaign aimed at preventing abuse in teenage relationships.

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Domestic abuse support

Information, advice and support for victims of domestic abuse, friends and family and perpetrators.

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Early Help and Preventative Services

Information for schools and practitioners on supporting children and young people in Kent.

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Good Mental Health Matters Resources

Online mental health resources for primary and secondary schools including educational videos, downloadable lesson activities and online quizzes.

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Information for families on autism and ADHD in children: a support handbook and films

This handbook is for Kent families who would like to know more about autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.

Internet Matters

A one-stop shop resource featuring guides and apps about internet safety.

Kooth.com online support and counselling

Free online support and counselling for young people in Kent

MindEd: Mindfulness session

This mindfulness session from MindEd aims to give an overview and define what mindfulness is. It looks at the evidence base for it and provides information on further resources and support.

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Peer Mentoring Toolkit

Free Toolkit for schools and communities to develop Peer Mentoring within their setting including guidance and resources. Suitable for ages 8 - 18.

PSHE Association: guidance for teaching about mental health and emotional wellbeing

This guidance aims to help schools to prepare to teach about mental health and emotional wellbeing safely and sensitively.

PSHE Association: mental health and emotional wellbeing lesson plans

PSHE Association lesson plans and resources for teaching about mental health and emotional wellbeing from Key Stage 1 – 4.

Pupils’ Voice Guidance Pack

Pupil voice and participation guidance pack.

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Safe space flyer

Here is a one-page guide giving a brief overview of what safe spaces are and how to develop, create and maintain them.

Safe space guidance

Guidance on developing safe spaces for young people in school and community settings.

Session plans for working with young people

Here staff can find a variety of session plans and accompanying resources when working with young people. Topics include self-care, online safety, exam stress, mental health and wellbeing and many more!

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Talents and Interests grant for young people

Up to £300 per young person and £1000 for groups is available to support young people with their hobbies, talents or interests.

The Children’s Society: Five Ways to Wellbeing Postcards

The Children's Society have developed five cards with simple ways to wellbeing ideas, developed through research with children. They are free to download and can help pupils to take part in simple activities beneficial to their wellbeing.

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The Diana Award: Anti-Bullying Campaign

Information, resources and peer training opportunities for young people to tackle bullying in school, communities and online.

UK Trauma Council: Childhood Trauma and the Brain

A general introduction to what happens in the brain after children face traumatic experiences in childhood, like abuse and neglect.

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Young people’s voice top tips

A one-page flyer to give brief overview of what student voice is and how to create, develop and maintain it.