At Stoneferry Primary School, we recognise the importance of supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and their families. Children’s mental health is just as important as their physical health, and feeling safe, valued and supported helps them to thrive both in school and at home.

Below you’ll find a collection of trusted local, regional and national organisations that provide advice, guidance and practical support for parents, carers, children and young people. These services cover a wide range of areas — from managing stress and anxiety to building resilience, supporting friendships, and finding specialist help when it’s needed.

We encourage families to explore these links, talk openly about wellbeing, and reach out for help if they have any concerns about their child’s emotional or mental health. Together, we can help every young person feel supported, confident and ready to learn.

Local & Regional Support

• Thrive Hull
  Local wellbeing partnership supporting emotional health for children and young people in Hull. Offers drop-in sessions, mentoring, and links to local services.

• Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust – CAMHS
  Specialist NHS service supporting children and young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties across Hull and East Riding.

• East Riding Emotional Wellbeing Service (Mindworks)
  Offers emotional wellbeing programmes, early help support, and links to local counselling services.

• HeadStart Hull
  Programme aimed at improving emotional resilience for 10–16-year-olds through school-based and community initiatives.

• HEY Mind (Hull & East Yorkshire Mind)
  Provides mental health support for adults, children and young people, including counselling, workshops, and crisis support.

• Kooth East Riding
  Local version of the Kooth service offering free, anonymous, online counselling for 11–25-year-olds in the East Riding area.

National Services & Resources Supporting Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing

• YoungMinds – Parents & Carers
  The UK’s leading charity for children’s mental health. Offers advice, toolkits, and a free confidential Parents Helpline (0808 802 5544) for concerns about a young person’s wellbeing.

• Place2Be – Emotional Wellbeing in Schools and Families
  Provides mental health support in schools, plus resources for parents and carers through its Parenting Smart advice hub.

• Anna Freud Centre – Family Wellbeing Resources
  Evidence-based support for children’s emotional wellbeing. Includes guides on anxiety, friendships, and supporting resilience at home.

• NHS Every Mind Matters – Children’s Mental Health
  NHS guidance to help parents recognise signs of poor mental health and access support for stress, sleep issues, or low mood.

• Barnardo’s – Emotional and Mental Health Support
  Offers early intervention, counselling, and school-based wellbeing programmes for children and families.

• Mental Health Foundation – Families, Children and Young People
  Provides practical advice, toolkits, and wellbeing campaigns focused on prevention and emotional literacy.

• Childline
  Free 24-hour confidential support service for anyone under 19. Children and young people can talk online or by phone (0800 1111) about anything that’s worrying them.

• NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe & Emotionally Healthy
  Information for parents on mental health, body image, online wellbeing, bullying, and family stress.

• Family Lives
  Provides emotional support and guidance for families struggling with behaviour, school issues, or mental health challenges.

• Kooth
  Free, safe, and anonymous online counselling and wellbeing community for 11–25-year-olds, available across most UK regions.

• Mind – Children and Young People
  Offers resources, self-care advice, and signposting for young people dealing with stress, anxiety, or low mood.

• The Mix
  Support service for under-25s offering 24/7 helpline, webchat, forums, and articles on emotional health, relationships, and life challenges.

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