Ethos and Environment resources
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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.
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Anna Freud: Schools in Mind
Schools in Mind is a free network for school staff providing accessible information and resources that school staff can use to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
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Anna Freud: supporting mental health and wellbeing in secondary schools booklet
This booklet aims to offer practical guidance about what school staff can do to support mental health, and how to help if they are concerned about a child or young person.
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Anti-Bullying Alliance: All Together Programme
A whole-school anti-bullying programme offered free to schools across England including questionnaires, resources and CPD opportunities for staff.
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Anti-Bullying Alliance: resources and information
Resources, online training and information on preventing and tackling bullying in schools.
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Anti-Bullying Detox Booklet – Created by KYCC
The main focus of this booklet is to create awareness of the different roles in the bullying process, as well as giving young people the opportunity to participate in different activities and gain more information about bullying
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Anti-bullying training booklet – Created by KYCC
This session will give you the basic knowledge on how to support someone if they are being bullied.
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Barnardo’s back to school and transition resources
Two useful leaflets full of activities and resources to allow children to explore their feelings about returning to school after lockdown and transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7
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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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Emotional wellbeing tips for the classroom
These seven films are on average 4 minutes long. They provide easy-to-use tips and guidance for teachers who have vulnerable children in their classroom who might be showing signs of a mental health condition or already have a formal diagnosis.
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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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iCan programme
Kent Domestic Abuse Consortium have developed the iCan programme to support male adolescents aged 13-16 who have been traumatised by domestic abuse or have unhealthy relationships with their peers or families.
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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.
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Internet Matters
A one-stop shop resource featuring guides and apps about internet safety.
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Live Well Kent: six ways to wellbeing
The Wheel of Wellbeing for physical and mental health including body, mind, spirit, people, place and planet.
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Mentally Healthy Schools: A Whole School Approach
Information, guidance and resources for schools and settings to develop their whole school approach, including young people's voice, staff wellbeing and parent/carer engagement.
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Mermaids: transgender support and information
This website has a number of resources for school and community settings, parents, young people and professionals to support, embrace and celebrate transgender diverse young people.
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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.
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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.
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Safe space guidance
Guidance on developing safe spaces for young people in school and community settings.
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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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Staying safe online
Practical strategies to best support all children and young people online, including those who identify as LGBT.
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Stem4: supporting teenage mental health
Teaching resources for secondary PSHE and mental health apps for young people.
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Stonewall: LGBT support and information
Stonewall can support you to make your school, college or setting LGBT inclusive.
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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.
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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.
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The Expect Respect Educational Toolkit
The Expect Respect Educational Toolkit consists of one easy to use ‘Core’ lesson for each year group from reception to year 13 and is based on themes that have been found to be effective in tackling domestic abuse.
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The importance of using correct pronouns for gender identity
A short and informative PowerPoint presentation from the voices and experiences of young people in Kent, about the importance of understanding and using correct gender pronouns.
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The role of play in supporting learning and promoting wellbeing
This short video from the British Psychological Society considers the role of play in supporting learning and promoting children’s wellbeing as they return to a school environment.
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Time to Change: mental health resources for staff working with young people
Group work, assembly and campaign resources for working with young people about mental health.
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Time to Change: workplace resources
Resources and advice on changing attitudes to mental health in the work place.
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Working with children and young people online
A comprehensive guide for staff and practitioners in working with children and young people around the topic of online safety.
#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
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.
Anna Freud: Schools in Mind
Schools in Mind is a free network for school staff providing accessible information and resources that school staff can use to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Anna Freud: supporting mental health and wellbeing in secondary schools booklet
This booklet aims to offer practical guidance about what school staff can do to support mental health, and how to help if they are concerned about a child or young person.
Anti-Bullying Alliance: All Together Programme
A whole-school anti-bullying programme offered free to schools across England including questionnaires, resources and CPD opportunities for staff.
Anti-Bullying Alliance: resources and information
Resources, online training and information on preventing and tackling bullying in schools.
Anti-Bullying Detox Booklet – Created by KYCC
The main focus of this booklet is to create awareness of the different roles in the bullying process, as well as giving young people the opportunity to participate in different activities and gain more information about bullying
Anti-bullying training booklet – Created by KYCC
This session will give you the basic knowledge on how to support someone if they are being bullied.
Barnardo’s back to school and transition resources
Two useful leaflets full of activities and resources to allow children to explore their feelings about returning to school after lockdown and transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7
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.
Cyberbullying video
This TEDxTeen Talk video features Trisha Prabhu, a 14-year-old student confronting cyberbullying.
Emotional wellbeing tips for the classroom
These seven films are on average 4 minutes long. They provide easy-to-use tips and guidance for teachers who have vulnerable children in their classroom who might be showing signs of a mental health condition or already have a formal diagnosis.
Good Mental Health Matters Resources
Online mental health resources for primary and secondary schools including educational videos, downloadable lesson activities and online quizzes.
iCan programme
Kent Domestic Abuse Consortium have developed the iCan programme to support male adolescents aged 13-16 who have been traumatised by domestic abuse or have unhealthy relationships with their peers or families.
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.
Live Well Kent: six ways to wellbeing
The Wheel of Wellbeing for physical and mental health including body, mind, spirit, people, place and planet.
Mentally Healthy Schools: A Whole School Approach
Information, guidance and resources for schools and settings to develop their whole school approach, including young people's voice, staff wellbeing and parent/carer engagement.
Mermaids: transgender support and information
This website has a number of resources for school and community settings, parents, young people and professionals to support, embrace and celebrate transgender diverse young people.
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.
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!
Staying safe online
Practical strategies to best support all children and young people online, including those who identify as LGBT.
Stem4: supporting teenage mental health
Teaching resources for secondary PSHE and mental health apps for young people.
Stonewall: LGBT support and information
Stonewall can support you to make your school, college or setting LGBT inclusive.
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 Diana Award: Anti-Bullying Campaign
Information, resources and peer training opportunities for young people to tackle bullying in school, communities and online.
The Expect Respect Educational Toolkit
The Expect Respect Educational Toolkit consists of one easy to use ‘Core’ lesson for each year group from reception to year 13 and is based on themes that have been found to be effective in tackling domestic abuse.
The importance of using correct pronouns for gender identity
A short and informative PowerPoint presentation from the voices and experiences of young people in Kent, about the importance of understanding and using correct gender pronouns.
The role of play in supporting learning and promoting wellbeing
This short video from the British Psychological Society considers the role of play in supporting learning and promoting children’s wellbeing as they return to a school environment.
Time to Change: mental health resources for staff working with young people
Group work, assembly and campaign resources for working with young people about mental health.
Time to Change: workplace resources
Resources and advice on changing attitudes to mental health in the work place.
Working with children and young people online
A comprehensive guide for staff and practitioners in working with children and young people around the topic of online safety.