How starting school can change your child's behaviour
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Starting school is a big change for your child! It can cause a lot of strong feelings, like excitement and stress. The school routine can also be tiring. These are all emotions that school age children can find it difficult to process. Where they cannot express their feelings, they instead behave in unusual ways.
It can be confusing to see your child behaving in unexpected ways or getting angry for no obvious reason. But just remember, your child is probably as confused as you are. Trying to talk to them about how they feel is always useful. It can help encourage more positive reactions in future. See if you can notice what is causing bouts of unwanted behaviour. This can also help you understand what's going on.
But there is more to managing your child's behaviour than this. To guide your child's behaviour, you need to apply positive discipline. Such as setting clear rules and limits.
Most of all, give your child the love and attention that they need. A happy child is – more often than not - a well-behaved child! The tips below should help you find the right balance.
Top tips to help you manage your child's behaviour
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Encouraging good behaviour
We all want our children to behave well. But we need to encourage that in a way that they understand and respond to. Here are a few tips to help you do exactly that:
- Set an example. Show your child the behaviour you expect from them.
- Tell them what you want, not what you don't want. For example, a child is more likely to respond to "Please can you sit down?" than "Stop running around."
- Give them choices. Even small choices help remind children they have power over their lives and actions. For example, you might ask them which book they would like to read.
- Acknowledge good behaviour. What better way to encourage more positive behaviour? Tell your child when you are happy with their behaviour.
- Spend time with them. Giving them the love and attention they need will encourage better behaviour.
Discouraging unwanted behaviour
Let's face it. Your child will misbehave from time to time. Dealing with episodes of unwanted behaviour is key to making sure it doesn't happen often. Which of these works best for you?
- Ignore the behaviour if it's safe to do so (if it's not hurting anyone or damaging anything). You might be thinking this doesn't sound very helpful. But misbehaving is often your child's way of seeking attention. Ignoring the behaviour shows them that this isn't working.
- Redirect the behaviour. Look for a positive activity to do instead. If your child is throwing items around indoors, take them to throw a ball around at the park.
- Follow through with warnings. This helps your child understand the outcome of their actions. It also helps stop your child pushing limits in the future.
- Remove something that your child enjoys, like watching a TV programme, or playing a video game. Taking away privileges can prevent a repeat of challenging behaviour. Remember to make it clear that your action is a reaction to their behaviour.
- Be consistent. Children, like adults, respond well to stability. They will be confused if you react one way to a certain behaviour one day and then a different way the next.
- Make sure your child knows that the behaviour is the problem, not them. If they have done something wrong, explain you are unhappy with their action and not them.
Setting rules and boundaries
All families need rules and boundaries. It's how we understand how to behave towards each other! School age children are learning to be more independent. They are pushing boundaries. And this means they need rules more than anyone!
Here are some top tips for setting boundaries:
- Keep rules simple. Don't confuse your child. Simpler rules are easier to stick to.
- Listen to your child. Be open and let them know they can come to you if something is wrong.
- Give your child small jobs. Children like being able to show that they can be trusted.
- Swap ideas. Speak to other parents and carers. They may have some useful ideas that worked for them.
- Remember to update your rules as your child gets older. Give your child more responsibility and freedom. You wouldn't expect the same from a ten-year-old as you would from a five-year-old, would you?
- And avoid silly arguments with your child. Nobody ever wins!
Look after yourself
Whatever you do, your child won't behave perfectly all the time. If your child sometimes misbehaves it doesn't mean you're doing a bad job – it's just a part of growing up! Remember, parenting is a tough job, so don't forget to be kind to yourself! Challenging behaviour often leaves parents feeling rubbish and tired. If you are feeling helpless and unsure of the best approach to take, don't worry. There are many helpful websites and support services. Try to stay positive, and if you feel you need a helping hand, reach out. And remember to look after yourself.
Information from external websites
Action for Children offers top tips on understanding and managing your child's behaviour. They also offer information on getting your child to do ask you ask, on what to do if your child always says no and on how to reward good behaviour.
Barnardo's Family Space share useful ideas for understanding and responding to behaviour in 4-8 year olds and also for routines and behaviour for 8-12 year olds
Family Lives has helpful articles for parents of 5 - 9 year olds on positive discipline, on dealing with pester power, and on sibling rivalry. They also have useful articles for parents of 9 - 14 year olds on communicating with your child and arguing with your child.
Young Minds have a helpful parents survival guide and a fantastic A-Z of information and advice.
Safe Space Health UK is a website for young people aged 11 - 14 in Surrey. It offers helpful information about emotional health, lifestyle choices, relationships, keeping safe, growing up and being okay with being different.
Struggling and need to talk?
For you
Action for Children offer 1:1 chat with a parenting coach (Mon - Fri). If they are closed you can leave a message and a parenting coach will get back to you within 3 working days.
Family Lives has a free, confidential helpline, offering emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Call the Family Lives helpline on 0808 800 2222 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm and on weekends from 10am to 3pm).
NSPCC has a free, confidential helpline for parents looking for advice. Call 0808 800 5000 (Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm or 9am – 6pm at the weekends).
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
Young Minds has a free parents helpline. For detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about your child call 0808 802 5544 (9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)
For your child
Childline have a free and confidential helpline for children. You could encourage your child to call 0800 1111 if they need to speak to someone - open 7 days a week from 7.30am - 3.30am. Childline also have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat for children who don't want to speak on the phone.
If your child is 11 or older you might want to tell them about the Child and Family Health Surrey text service called ChatHealth. It's a confidential school nurse messaging service for young people aged 11-19. Young people can contact their school nurse in confidence by text. The Chat Health text number is: 07507 329 951 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm).
All of the issues discussed are confidential unless a child's safety, or that of others, is at risk. The school nurses will always encourage young people to discuss issues with their parents or guardians.
Useful videos about school age behaviour
You may find these 6 top tips on keeping your cool from Family Lives helpful.
EHCAP shares a fantastic video that uses the hand model to help you understand what is happening in the brain when we lose control of our emotions - as useful for understanding your own emotional responses as it is for understanding your child's!
Family Lives has loads of videos about school age children's behaviour, including what to expect of 5-7 year olds and what to expect of 7-9 year olds. They also have a video on understanding early teens.
Family Live videos cover lots more topics, so why not visit their parent channel TV and browse the videos in the behaviour 5-9 years (21 videos) and behaviour 9-14 years sections (19 videos). To find all of the topics open the first video and click on the menu at the top to the left of the watch later button.
The Families Under Pressure video collection offers a great series of short top tips videos on managing behaviour and help with negative emotions. Perfect for when your family leave you feeling frazzled!
Helpful tools and apps
Action for Children has a quick guide to spotting if your child has low self-esteem and how to help it your child has low self esteem.
Care for the Family present a series of interesting podcasts on parenting through the primary years.
Childline offers a calm zone where your child can access loads of resources to help when they feel overwhelmed. They also have a toolbox to help take their mind of things and manage their emotions.
The NSPCC has a great guide on positive parenting with a helpful section on setting boundaries.
Surrey's Family Learning and Adult Learning teams have developed a family wellbeing resource, with lots of tips on looking after yourself and your family during these challenging times.
Online parenting guides
Surrey residents get free access to an online guide that include top tips from childcare, education and NHS health experts
How to register
Registration is quick and easy. Go to the OurPlace website and use the access code 'ACORN' to get your free guide.
Access to the guide is unlimited with no expiry date, so you can return as and when you need and want to. Why not watch the Child and Family Health video to find out more.
Community support, courses and local help
Choose the area you live in for local services. Please note that due to coronavirus (Covid-19) very few community services are currently running.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Elmbridge Family Centres
The Elmbridge Family Centres are able to support all families in the area with 0-11's who wish to access support through courses.
Currently we can offer online courses to support parenting and child behaviour. We have tablets to loan if families do not have a suitable device.
We directly offer the Parenting Puzzle course on a rolling basis. and link with many partners who are offering other courses including talking teens, supporting challenging behaviour.
We will resume face to face sessions as soon as the government guidelines allow. These would generally be run at one of our buildings in Walton, Molesey, Cobham or in the local community. We will confirm the exact venue details when your place is confirmed. Please contact us for further details:
- Call: 01932 229103
- Email: elmbridge@spurgeons.org
Or visit the Elmbridge Family Centres website or Elmbridge Family Centres Facebook page.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
i-Relate
i-Relate is Relate West Surrey's service that offers confidential counselling for children and young people aged 10-18. i-Relate are currently running all consultations via Zoom.
The most common difficulties:
- Problems with relationships at home and school
- Low self-esteem
- Depression, anxiety, anger
- Feeling isolated and lonely
- Identity issues to do with gender, ethnicity or sexuality
- Bullying
How does it work?
Contact i-Relate to make an appointment for an initial consultation which will last for up to 45 minutes. The counsellor will then recommend regular follow-up sessions. Each session will last up to 45 minutes.
Initial consultation: £50. Follow up consultations: sliding scale based on family income.
Young people over 16 can refer themselves. For the ones under 16, parents, guardians or carer can refer them.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Parenting Puzzle Course via Zoom
Find out how to get the best out of family life. This 10 week Nurturing Programme is for parents and carers living in Elmbridge. This course encourages and supports parents and carers to enjoy bringing up children of all ages. The sessions are informal, fun and a great confidence booster.
28 April 2021 - 7 July 2021 (break for half term) Wednesdays 10am- 11.30am via Zoom.
£50 per family, but concessions and free places available so please ask.
To find out more contact
- Michelle - michelle@thewellbeingsupervisor.com Call: 07772 348182 or
- Teresa - t.doe@orchard.surrey.sch.uk
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Ewell Family Centre
Ewell Family Centre supports local families with children aged 0-11 years. Parenting support is currently being offered via online workshops.
For more information please visit the Ewell Family Centre website or call the centre to speak to staff on 020 8337 7310
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Relate Mid Surrey Children and Young People Counselling
Relate Mid Surrey are currently offering free young people's counselling (aged 18 years and below) until the March, subject to meeting certain criteria.
Children and Young People's Counselling is for any young person aged 11 plus who's having problems. Counsellors can support your teen with problems like family breakdown, moving in with a second family, bullying at school, friendship groups, new relationships, generally not feeling like themselves, conflict, and a whole range of other issues.
There are immediate appointments available. Please contact Relate Mid Surrey to learn more or book.
To find out more about Young People's Counselling and to book an appointment call either Epsom 01372 722 976 or Reigate 01737 245 212.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
Guildford Family Centre
Guildford Family Centre offer FREE weekly Family Advice Sessions (1:1 call with a family support worker).
These sessions are offered on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:15 - 09:45 or 09:45 - 10:15.
Book your free 30 minute, one to one session with a Family Support Worker now. Call 01483 510 570.
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
i-Relate
i-Relate is Relate West Surrey's service that offers confidential counselling for children and young people aged 10-18. i-Relate are currently running all consultations via Zoom.
The most common difficulties:
- Problems with relationships at home and school
- Low self-esteem
- Depression, anxiety, anger
- Feeling isolated and lonely
- Identity issues to do with gender, ethnicity or sexuality
- Bullying
How does it work?
Contact i-Relate to make an appointment for an initial consultation which will last for up to 45 minutes. The counsellor will then recommend regular follow-up sessions. Each session will last up to 45 minutes.
Initial consultation: £50. Follow up consultations: sliding scale based on family income.
Young people over 16 can refer themselves. For the ones under 16, parents, guardians or carer can refer them.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Mole Valley Family Centre
Being a parent doesn't mean that you have to stop building your confidence and skills. Mole Valley have a range of courses and groups focusing on your needs. These are always welcoming, fun and interactive! And run at times to suit you and your family.
Visit the Mole Valley Family Centre website for information about courses and groups for you and your child. See what's on at the moment.
To find out more, please contact Mole Valley Family Centre on 01306 740095 or email familycentre@dorking.surrey.sch.uk
Relate Mid Surrey Children and Young People Counselling
Relate Mid Surrey are currently offering free young people's counselling (aged 18 years and below) until the March, subject to meeting certain criteria.
Children and Young People's Counselling is for any young person aged 11 plus who's having problems. Counsellors can support your teen with problems like family breakdown, moving in with a second family, bullying at school, friendship groups, new relationships, generally not feeling like themselves, conflict, and a whole range of other issues.
There are immediate appointments available. Please contact Relate Mid Surrey to learn more or book.
To find out more about Young People's Counselling and to book an appointment call either Epsom 01372 722 976 or Reigate 01737 245 212.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
The Red Oak Family Centre
The Red Oak Family Centre works with families with children aged 0-11 years old. We have a team of qualified family support workers who work closely with families to support them in a range of areas including parenting, special educational needs, behaviour, mental health and much more.
The family centre is also a one stop shop for local families to get advice and support. The centre offers a wide range of groups and activities for families; including baby groups, play sessions for parents and carers of children with additional needs, 1-2-1 parenting sessions, parenting courses and child health and development support.
We offer advice and information mornings for parents and carers to pop along twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get help with topics including housing, finances and benefits, education, form filling, FEET funding and childcare advice, foodbank requests and emergency support and healthy start vitamins.
Our groups and activities will all be up and running shortly once restrictions are lifted and we look forward to welcoming families in the community back into the centre!
Please keep up to date with all the latest information from The Red Oak Family Centre or on The Red Oak Family Centre Facebook page
Welcare Family Centre Redhill
Welcare Family Centre Redhill normally offer a range of courses and sessions.
In line with National lockdown requirements Welcare Family Centre is currently closed. However, staff continue to offer information and advice and 1:1 family support remotely.
If you would like information and advice or are struggling and think 1:1 family support might help, please call the centre on 01737 780884 or email redhill@welcare.org to discuss your needs.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Relate Mid Surrey Children and Young People Counselling
Relate Mid Surrey are currently offering free young people's counselling (aged 18 years and below) until the March, subject to meeting certain criteria.
Children and Young People's Counselling is for any young person aged 11 plus who's having problems. Counsellors can support your teen with problems like family breakdown, moving in with a second family, bullying at school, friendship groups, new relationships, generally not feeling like themselves, conflict, and a whole range of other issues.
There are immediate appointments available. Please contact Relate Mid Surrey to learn more or book.
To find out more about Young People's Counselling and to book an appointment call either Epsom 01372 722 976 or Reigate 01737 245 212.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
i-Relate
i-Relate is Relate West Surrey's service that offers confidential counselling for children and young people aged 10-18. i-Relate are currently running all consultations via Zoom.
The most common difficulties:
- Problems with relationships at home and school
- Low self-esteem
- Depression, anxiety, anger
- Feeling isolated and lonely
- Identity issues to do with gender, ethnicity or sexuality
- Bullying
How does it work?
Contact i-Relate to make an appointment for an initial consultation which will last for up to 45 minutes. The counsellor will then recommend regular follow-up sessions. Each session will last up to 45 minutes.
Initial consultation: £50. Follow up consultations: sliding scale based on family income.
Young people over 16 can refer themselves. For the ones under 16, parents, guardians or carer can refer them.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Runnymede Family Centre
Runnymede Family Centre offer a number of parenting courses for parents of children from 0 to11 years who are looking for that extra bit of support, including:
- 9 week Parenting Toolkit via Zoom (starts Thursday 22/04/2021)
For more information please phone 01784 464395 or email info.runnymede@hythe.surrey.sch.uk
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
Clarendon Family Centre
Clarendon Family centre can offer support to families with child 0-11 years old in Spelthorne. This includes information and advice and parenting courses.
If you'd like to find out more please call 07585 658690
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
i-Relate
i-Relate
i-Relate is Relate West Surrey's service that offers confidential counselling for children and young people aged 10-18. i-Relate are currently running all consultations via Zoom.
The most common difficulties:
- Problems with relationships at home and school
- Low self-esteem
- Depression, anxiety, anger
- Feeling isolated and lonely
- Identity issues to do with gender, ethnicity or sexuality
- Bullying
How does it work?
Contact i-Relate to make an appointment for an initial consultation which will last for up to 45 minutes. The counsellor will then recommend regular follow-up sessions. Each session will last up to 45 minutes.
Initial consultation: £50. Follow up consultations: sliding scale based on family income.
Young people over 16 can refer themselves. For the ones under 16, parents, guardians or carer can refer them
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Surrey Heath Family Centre Barnardos
Surrey Heath Family Centre are currently running a rolling programme of parenting courses, workshops and short sessions via zoom, including:
- The full 10 week parenting puzzle course that encourages parents and carers to enjoy bringing up children and get the best out of family life.
- 4 x Parenting puzzle workshops
For more information about any of the opportunities offered via the above programmes, please call Surrey Heath Family Centre on 07565 202058.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044
i-Relate
i-Relate is Relate West Surrey's service that offers confidential counselling for children and young people aged 10-18. i-Relate are currently running all consultations via Zoom.
The most common difficulties:
- Problems with relationships at home and school
- Low self-esteem
- Depression, anxiety, anger
- Feeling isolated and lonely
- Identity issues to do with gender, ethnicity or sexuality
- Bullying
How does it work?
Contact i-Relate to make an appointment for an initial consultation which will last for up to 45 minutes. The counsellor will then recommend regular follow-up sessions. Each session will last up to 45 minutes.
Initial consultation: £50. Follow up consultations: sliding scale based on family income.
Young people over 16 can refer themselves. For the ones under 16, parents, guardians or carer can refer them.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
Children and Family Health Surrey Advice Line (Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line)
The Surrey Children and Family Health Advice Line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). They can provide support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting for families with children from birth to 19 years old. Call the Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on 01883 340 922
The Community Nursing for Children's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service provides support to children and young people aged 4-18 years who are in a Surrey state school and are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties.
Referrals to the service are usually made through your school nurse, school and health visitor. Each referral is considered on an individual basis and the best support for the child or young person will be decided. This might involve signposting to services from different agencies according to your child's specific difficulty or short term therapeutic intervention.
They can help with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and physical symptoms and difficulties.
Please contact the team via your child's school or school nurse.
CYP Haven
CYP Haven is a safe space for young people aged between 10 - 18 years to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential and friendly, supportive environment. Although based in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill the Havens are open for anyone to attend from across the county.
Due to public health advice the CYP Havens are currently closed. But they are running a virtual service for young people to access support by phone. This service is available every day of the week including bank holidays.
Call: 01483 519436 (Mon to Fri 4pm-8.30pm and Sat to Sunday, 12pm-6pm)
CYP Haven is also offering online workshops for small groups to discuss different mental health topics on Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 3pm. Have a look at the workshop themes and if you want to book please call the CYP haven and book a slot.
Family Learning
Surrey Adult Learning's Family Learning programme aims to increase parent's skills and help them to support their children. It's free to parents, carers and even grandparents!
You can do online workshops and courses in parenting, wellbeing, anxiety and behaviour as well as phonics, English for EAL families, maths, science and healthy eating. Here's what one parent said about an 'Exploring Behaviour Strategies' course
"What a lovely course…. really constructive with lots of practical tips to go away and work on. I felt much more in control as a parent after last week's class alone! Thank you for being so open and inclusive, and providing a safe environment for us parents to share experiences."
You can enrol on up to 3 free courses and workshops each half term. For further information email: family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk or call 0300 200 1044
i-Relate
i-Relate is Relate West Surrey's service that offers confidential counselling for children and young people aged 10-18. i-Relate are currently running all consultations via Zoom.
The most common difficulties:
- Problems with relationships at home and school
- Low self-esteem
- Depression, anxiety, anger
- Feeling isolated and lonely
- Identity issues to do with gender, ethnicity or sexuality
- Bullying
How does it work?
Contact i-Relate to make an appointment for an initial consultation which will last for up to 45 minutes. The counsellor will then recommend regular follow-up sessions. Each session will last up to 45 minutes.
Initial consultation: £50. Follow up consultations: sliding scale based on family income.
Young people over 16 can refer themselves. For the ones under 16, parents, guardians or carer can refer them.
Mindsight Surrey CAMHS
Having a child or young person in your family or in your care with mental health issues is difficult and challenging for any one. Mindsight Surrey CAMHS will do everything they can to put you at ease and ensure that your child gets the best possible and most appropriate care for their needs.
Every child or young person is different and may require different services. If you are concerned about a child or young person in your care:
- Talk to them - Try to find out what is upsetting them. Is it school, work, home or friends?
- Talk to a professional who knows your situation - this could be someone from school or college, your GP, social worker or health visitor (if you have one). Discuss whether the child or young person would benefit from an appointment at Mindsight Surrey CAMHS and ask them to make a referral for you.
