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Behaviour Support Resources
The resources and services detailed within this section of the website site aim to support parents/carers of SEND children with many typical behavioural issues. For more information or support, you can view the service page for the Social, Emotional and Mental Health Service here.SEND teams - contact details
We understand it can be confusing to know who to contact if you have a question about the provision being made for your child. This page gives telephone numbers and email addresses for each team. You can also click on the titles to find out…Education Access Team Suffolk County Council
What we do The Education Access Team is part of the Specialist Education Service The team is a school facing service that supports Children and Young People (CYP) who are unable to access full time education due to being permanently excluded or are at risk of…I'm worried about my child's mental health
Does your child need urgent help? If it's an emergency call 999. If it's not life threatening. Call NHS mental Health Crisis Support Line on 111 and press option 2 (24/7) for anyone of any age in Norfolk and Suffolk. The video below…Stress in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Why are children and young people effected by stress? Children and young people today are facing many pressures from many different sources. They are experiencing stress at school (homework, fitting in, bullying, tests), stress at home (parental separation, poverty, divorce, family expectations), and worldwide media…Anxiety in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Is it normal for children and young people to feel anxious? Anxious behaviour is common in children and young people. Most learn to deal with fears and worries. However, help may be needed if: They feel anxious more than other children/young people of their age and…Depression in children and young people
What is the difference between low mood and depression in children and young people? Low mood may come and go, whereas depression is when a child or young person is struggling with feelings of sadness over a long period of time that won't go away.…Self-harm in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
What is self-harm in children and young people? Self-harm is when someone does something to intentionally hurt themselves. Often a child or young person may self-harm to soothe deep sadness or express overwhelming emotions that they can’t communicate in words or clear thoughts. They might self-harm…Information for volunteers, schools and practitioners
This page is to help volunteers, school staff and health professionals know where they can go for Mental Health information and support. Family Crisis Support: Contact NHS Crisis line. Call 111 and press option 2. 24/7 helpline offering immediate support for anyone of any age experiencing…Support and childcare for early years children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
At Suffolk County Council we promote equality and inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, children in care, children in need, children with disabilities and children with special educational needs. This includes working with parents/carers and providers to remove any barriers to accessing early education and to…