What we do

School support

Private support

Community Services

Online Support

All our packages of support promote emotional wellbeing, mental health, behaviour and motivation.  Below are examples of the services that schools can choose from.
The duration of the support packages can be tailored to meet the needs of the schools e.g.

  • one day per week over 6 weeks/term/school year to include 1:1’s & groupwork.
  • one afternoon per week for 6 weeks for specialised group work

If you are interested in any of these services for your school and students, please contact us for prices and a bespoke plan to suit your needs.

Emotional Support

Tailored 1:1 emotional wellbeing sessions provide students with a safe space to explore feelings and choices in a relatable way. Issues covered include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, bullying, substance misuse, abuse and bereavement, to name but a few.

Self-help strategies and ‘homework’ help maintain wellbeing after sessions end. Duration of support assessed on individual need.

Drop-in Support

Drop-in sessions allow young people to access advice, guidance and support in a relaxed setting without a formal referral.  These can be delivered during breakfast, break, lunch times and/or after school.

Group Work

We offer a range of group work courses that run for a set amount of time per week (depending on your needs/flexibility).  Below are examples of some of the topics we cover. We also create bespoke group work programmes to suit the needs of the participants and the school.

MANAGING EMOTIONS

Areas covered: What emotions are, why we have emotions, dealing with emotions, triggers, actions, behaviour and consequences, resilience and strategies. Take-away tool kits are provided.

ANXIETY AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

Explores the signs and symptoms of anxiety and other mental health issues. Explains our thought processes, brain science and connection to the body and behaviour. Provides self-help strategies and tool kit for new positive habits.

MINDSET AND RESILIENCE

This programme explores how mindset can affect our life prospects and teaches the principles of positive psychology. Students are helped to see their own potential and build self-esteem, belief and confidence. Suitable for all students, particularly those with a negative view of themselves.

ACTIONS & CONSEQUENCES

Helps students explore the consequences of their actions by looking at the ripple effect of various actions and personal and group boundaries. Builds resilience to peer pressure and explores legal, social and personal consequences of negative behaviour.

DEALING WITH EXAM AND SCHOOL PRESSURE

Course builds resilience to school pressure by showing students that nerves are normal, teaching strategies for a realistic and effective study schedule and explaining how to use stress in a positive way. Includes self-care and mindfulness.

GIRLS/BOYS SELF-ESTEEM, IMAGE AND BEHAVIOUR

Explores peer pressure in school and society and from celebrities and social media. Helps students realise what is real and what is not. Explores effects on individual behaviour, such as bravado, risk-taking, aggression, sexism etc and the effects on self-esteem. Provides strategies for addressing low self-esteem.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Looks at what makes a healthy relationship – family, friendship and romantic – as well the signs of unhealthy or abusive relationships. Explains power imbalance, control, coercion, exploitation and the grooming process. Provides details of where to get help.

COMMUNITY COHESION, HATE CRIME AND EXTREMISM

Explores the impact of hate crime on individuals and communities and where and how to report them. Explains extremism and radicalisation, extremist narratives, grooming and recruitment and what to do if approached. Explores tolerance, inclusion and community cohesion and their importance in prevention.

LIFE SKILLS

Explores independence, organisations, self-care, managing money, bank accounts, credit cards, loans & student loans to prepare students for their next steps into adulthood.

SEXUAL HEALTH

Looks at aspects of sexual health, such as infections, diseases, pregnancy, birth control, contraception, staying safe and consent.

iSpace is a C-card provider, and this service is offered at our offices.

CRIME, ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR & THE OFFENDING LADDER

Explores crimes common among young people, including drug dealing, weapon crime and joint enterprise. Looks at anti-social behaviour, the legal consequences and processes and how to minimise risk-taking behaviours.

SUBSTANCE AWARENESS

Explores various drugs (including alcohol), highs, effects and dangers such as substance abuse and mental health issues. Gives information on harm reduction when taking drugs, explains the consequences of drug dealing and where students can get help.

SEXTING

Explains sexting, the dangers and the law. Explains to student what their rights are, how to stay safe online, grooming, bullying and how to get help.