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How inclusive is your school? The IQM scheme will allow you to explore all aspects of education within the school and collate the information into a coherent holistic story. If your school is interested in obtaining the IQM Inclusive School Award or you wish to talk to a member of the IQM team please get […]
First Steps is a Derbyshire eating disorder charity. They support people all over Derbyshire and the surrounding areas who are affected by eating difficulties and disorders; this includes parents, partners and families. The majority of staff and volunteers have personal experience of an eating disorder either as a sufferer or as a parent/carer or friend […]
The Autism Education Trust (AET) is dedicated to coordinating, supporting and promoting effective education practice for all children and young people on the autism spectrum. The AET website provides tailored advice and resources for professionals, parents, carers and children and young people with autism. The trust is funded by the Department of Education (DfE) and […]
This is a free and totally confidential service to anyone over the age of 16. The service is a CCG qualified counselling provider working in conjunction with the NHS. Anyone within Derbyshire can self-refer. They are able to work with clients in premises close to the clients home. All of their counsellors are BACP Accredited […]
SafeSpeak is a confidential service run by Relate for children and young people. SafeSpeak offer a safe place to talk to a specialist counsellor about anything that’s worrying children and young people aged 5-18 years. They also operate a LiveChat service for those who prefer chatting online or can’t attend face-to-face. **Please be aware that SafeSpeak is […]
Derby’s Substance Misuse service. The service can provide: + Basic drug and alcohol training sessions for staff+ Targeted group work (or individual visits) in Schools with young people who are at risk of developing problems with their drug or alcohol use Email – breakout@derbyshcft.nhs.ukPhone – 01332 641661Post – Space@connexions, Curzon House, 8 Curzon Street, Derby, […]
Aquarius family drug and alcohol service offers the Choices Programme which is an evidence based programme designed to support the resilience of young people affected by parents/carers substance misuse. Website – http://aquarius.org.uk/derbyPhone – 0300 7900265
Derbyshire T3 is a specialist outreach service for young people who are using drugs or alcohol, feel they have a problem and want some support to stop using or to cut down. Derbyshire T3 can also offer specialist help to reduce the risks and harm associated with alcohol or drug misuse, or to help young […]
Talktime is a child-focused early intervention support service working with Primary and Secondary school children (between the ages of 4 and 18) and their families, where the children are unhappy or emotionally distressed. Operated by Action for Children, referrals may include: Loss, Self-Harm, Bullying, Friendship Issues or children who have witnessed domestic violence. Information (PDF) […]
Build Sound Minds provide specialist early interventionist support for children and young people aged 0-17 (Early years, Primary, Secondary) who are likely to present emotional and mental difficulties but do not meet the thresholds for more specialist services such as CAMHS. The Build Sound Minds service is commissioned by Derbyshire and Derby City Clinical Commissioning […]