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
Parents/Carers of Year10/11 Students
Parents/Carers of Young People aged 16+
Further Information
What Help and Support Your Child Can Expect
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 | |
Parentline Plus | Free national helpline and website for parents. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Online Safety | |
| www.thinkuknow.co.uk | Information about online safety from the Government's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre |
