School Closure
Ashby School is now closed, following government instructions relating to the coronavirus outbreak. For more information, visit the Letters section.
Safeguarding Support for Students and Parents
If you're feeling worried about the impact of coronavirus, you may find this link from Public Health England useful:
Guidance on mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak
Other useful documents for coping with stress or anxiety during coronavirus lockdown:
Young Person's Guide to Anxiety
Mental health support (from Children and Family Wellbeing Service)
General listening telephone lines and support
Social isolation and mental health support for young people during the pandemic
Where to find mental health support during Covid-19 (NHS)
Getting the right mental health support during Covid-19 (NHS)
The following documents are designed to give extra guidance to parents on safeguarding issues:
Internet safety and digital piracy
Online safety tips for parents
How to spot if young people are being exploited by gangs/ drug crime
Parents' guide for dealing with misuse of drugs and alcohol by young people
Early help services for families
Operation Encompass (support for those affected by domestic abuse)
Concerns Outside of School Hours
Help and Support for Students and Parents - Useful Links
This list of useful websites has been drawn up to help parents advise their children, on some of the issues often faced by young people. It is also a useful resource for students who are looking for information on any of these topics.
These are trusted and informative websites with advice that is also followed in school.
Parents can always speak to their child's form tutor, year tutor or another member of the pastoral team for support on any of these issues.
Please click for advice on:
- Stress and Emotional Wellbeing
- Mental Health Issues
- Bereavement
- Drugs
- Bullying
- eSafety
- Internet Safety (Advice for Parents)
- Health Worries
- Relationships
- Young Carers
- Childline
- Samaritans
- Kooth (online mental health services for young people)
- Staying Safe
