Support Links

At Brooklands College, the welfare of our students is important to us. The Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team, Progression Coaches and Counsellor are here to support you. Email us at anytime if you need assistance: safeguarding@brooklands.ac.uk

You can access support information and external services through the useful links on this page.

These are just some of the issues which can interfere with your learning/working and everyday life:

Bullying and Cyber Bullying
Anxiety, Worry and Stress
Depression
Lack of Confidence or Self-Esteem
Anger and Violence
Substance Abuse
Eating Disorders
Family or Relationship Troubles
Period poverty
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention

You are not alone; you can talk to a Progression Coach, your tutor, the counsellor a member of the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team or another member of staff who will listen and support you or who can refer you to someone who can help. There are also things you can do to help yourself, see below.

CEOP – Internet Safety, Help, Advice, Report
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Visit Website

Bullying UK
A website for both children and adults affected by bullying.
Visit Website

Childline
Chat with a counsellor about anything, either online or on the phone. They can give you help and support with whatever is worrying you.
Visit Website
0800 1111

NSPCC (under 18s)
Visit Website
0808 800 5000

Safer Surrey
Local safeguarding children’s board, dedicated to the safety of children
Visit Website

Samaritans
Speak to a trained volunteer anonymously anytime about anything that is bothering you.
Visit Website
jo@samaritans.org
116 123

Mental Health

The Charlie Waller Trust
Support for all areas of Mental Health
Visit Website

Young minds
Are there to make sure young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.
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Young Minds – Support for Parents
Call the Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
For young men who are feeling unhappy.
Visit Website
0800 58 58 58

CAMHS
CAMHS is used as a term for all services that work with children and young people who have difficulties with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing.
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CYP Havens
Offering a safe place for 10-18 year olds to talk about their worries and mental health in a confidential, friendly and supportive environment.
Visit Website

Depression Alliance
A charity for people with depression. No helpline but offers useful resources and links to other information.
Visit Website

Kooth
Kooth offer anonymous online counselling for young people aged 11-19. You can speak to someone straight away and counselling is available everyday (12.00pm – 10.00pm / 6.00pm – 10.00pm weekends).
Visit Website

PAPYRUS
A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults.
0800 068 4141
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Students Against Depression
A website for students who are depressed, have low mood, or are suicidal.
Visit Website

Surrey County Council
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Surrey and Borders partnership, NHS Foundation Trust
Visit Website

Sexual Health

Sexual Health Services in Surrey
Information for Sexual Health advice and clinics in Surrey
Visit Website

Sanitary Products

Brooklands College supports the Period Poverty campaign to help those in need or struggling for sanitary products.

Please do not feel shy if you are in need – contact your Progression Mentor or the Safeguarding Team who will support you to receive a delivery of the products you need.

Please speak with your Progression Mentor or if you prefer email the Safeguarding Team: safeguarding@brooklands.ac.uk
Tel: 01932797670 / 01932797752