Support for young people & Families
Help understanding what happens at school, with health services, with the police, and in the Children's Hearings System — written for young people, and for the parents and carers supporting them.
You don't need to read everything here. Start with whichever section is for you.
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If you are a young person
School
What can happen if you're struggling at school, and who has to help.
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You don't need to know how any of this works already. Start with whichever situation is closest to yours.
Health services (CAMHS)
What happens after you're referred, and what to expect from an assessment.
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Police & the Children's Hearings System
What actually happens if the police get involved, and how the Children's Hearings System is different from adult court.
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Know your rights
What you're entitled to ask for, at school, in health services, and if the police are involved.
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If you are a parent or guardian
School
How to raise a concern, what additional support your child can get, and what to do about exclusion.
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You don't need to have every answer for your child straight away. Start with whichever situation matches what they're going through.
Health services (CAMHS)
How to refer your child, what to expect from CAMHS, and how to push if you're not getting anywhere.
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Police & the Children's Hearings System
What happens if your child is involved with the police, and how to support them through a Children's Hearing.
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Know your rights
What you and your child are entitled to ask for, and how to advocate for them.
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