parents & carers
Parents/Carers of Year 9 students
Parents/Carers of Year10/11 Students
Parents/Carers of Young People aged 16+
Further Information
What Help and Support Your Child Can Expect
Services for Adults
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Parents/Carers of Year10/11 Students
Parents/Carers of Young People aged 16+
Further Information
What Help and Support Your Child Can Expect
Services for Adults
e-mail us
Further Information
The links below provide useful information for parents about issues relevant to young people. For other links see the Life section of this website.
| General | ||
Family Lives (was Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 | Free national helpline and website for parents. | |
| Got a Teenager | Got a Teenager website. | |
| BBC Parenting | Parenting section of the BBC website. | |
| Family and Parenting Institute | Research and policy. | |
| Raising Kids | Support and information for anyone raising kids. | |
| www.direct.gov.uk/parents | Information for parents on the Government's website. | |
| www.dad.info | Online information service for new and expectant dads. | |
| Northumberland Children and Young People's Directory | Online directory of services for children, parents and carers, young people and practitioners. | |
One Parent Families | The One Parent Families website includes factsheets on issues relevant to lone parents such as housing, finance, legal help and more. | |
| Education | ||
| Parents Centre | Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning. | |
| Directgov - Education and Learning | Information for parents supporting a student through university or college. | |
| Parents and Carers of Year 9 Students | Interactive version of the booklet. | |
| Vocational Learning | Information for parents about vocational learning. | |
| www.ucas.com/parents | Parents section of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service website. | |
| Parents in Touch | Guidance for parents about all stages of education. | |
| Health | ||
Young Minds | Information for parents about young people's mental health. | |
| Talk to Frank | Information about drugs. | |
| Why Let Drink Decide | Information for parents about young people and alcohol | |
| The Law, Rights & Citizenship | ||
| Youth Justice Board | Information for parents concerned that their children are involved in or may become involved in the Youth Justice System. | |
| Relationships | ||
| Bullying Online | Parents section of Bullying Online. | |
| It's Not Your Fault | Information for parents on the NCH website to help young people whose parents are separating or divorcing. | |
| Work and Training | ||
| Apprenticeships | Parents section of Apprenticeships website. | |
| Online Safety | ||
| www.thinkuknow.co.uk | Information about online safety from the Government's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre | |
