Out of school support

If you feel you need some support on a day when school is closed or if you are feeling low or unsafe, it is important you talk to someone you trust and let them know how you feel. Sometimes it can be difficult to talk to friends and family, so here are some other places you can contact instead:

• ChatHealth Texting Service - 07520 615205
• Childline - 0800 1111
• Samaritans - 116 123
• Hopeline - 0800 068 4141
• NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
• www.talkofftherecordonline.org
• www.nspcc.org.uk
• www.youngminds.org.uk
• www.kooth.com
• www.papyrus-uk.org
• https://service.croydon.gov.uk/people/w/webpage/directory-search

Keeping safe advice websites

For further information you can visit the following websites:

• Kidscape - Child Safety Organisation Equip young people, parents and professionals with the skills to tackle bullying and safeguarding issues across the UK. 
• Childline – ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. 
• NSPCC – The leading children’s charity in the UK
• Talk to Frank – Advice for young people 
• A Child in Time – online consultations for confident parenting