Signposting for Wellbeing
Mental Health Support
- MHST: School-based help for resilience, anxiety, and transitions
- Kooth: Safe, anonymous mental health support for young people
- Charlie Waller: Resources and support to empower young people and families in managing mental health
- NHS Chathealth: Confidential advice from school nurses (ages 11-19)
- Shout: Instant, free support for emotional struggles
- Connection Helpline: Dorset’s free 24/7 mental health helpline
- Beat Eating Disorders: Supporting recovery and alleviating suffering for those affected by eating disorders
- NHS Dorset Eating Disorders Service (EDS): Helping individuals and families manage anorexia, bulimia, and more across Dorset
- Rehab4Addiction: Connecting people to effective substance misuse treatments
- REACH – Drug and Alcohol Service: Support for reducing or stopping drug and alcohol use
- Mental Health Book List: Recommended mental health reads for young people
- Girls on Board: Helping girls navigate friendships
- NSPCC: Expert advice for navigating parenting challenges
- Dorset Youth: Advice, resources, and events for young people in Dorset
- Early Help: Group sessions, direct family work, and youth support during challenging times
- Family Support and Advice Line (FSAL): A single contact point for concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing in Dorset
- Family Lives: Free support and online courses on parenting, mental health, and more
- Childline: Confidential, 24/7 counselling via phone (0800 1111), email, or 1-to-1 chat
- Dorset Family Learning: Free learning on topics like autism awareness and supporting mental health
- Citizens Advice: Practical, trusted advice for all issues—online, by phone, or in person
- Living with Parents: One-day events for parents and kids (ages 8–15) to build trust and communication
- Paragon: Help for individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, violence, or stalking
- Barnardo’s – Children with a Relative in Prison: Guidance for children with relatives in prison
- Prisoner Families: Support for families connected to the criminal justice system
- Children’s Services – Dorset Council: Guidance on safeguarding and wellbeing
- NHS ParentLine: Confidential health advice for parents of 5-19-year-olds in Dorset
- In the Middle (Relate): Chatbot providing insights into how your child sees your relationship
- FACE Family Advice: Free advice for Blandford School parents
Sex and Relationships
29. School Nurse – Text Line: Text 07480 635511 for help with relationships, bullying, or body changes
30. Sexual Health Dorset: STI testing, contraception, and young people’s services
31. National Stalking Helpline: Advice and support for those experiencing stalking
32. Bish: Sex education for everyone aged 14 and over
33. The Mix: Advice on sex, relationships, drugs, money, and more
Online Safety
34. Internet Safety Advice: Protecting Young People Online—Resources for keeping children safe in the digital world
35. Child Exploitation & Online Protection (CEOP): A law enforcement agency helping to keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online
36. UK Safer Internet Centre: Provides resources to help children and young people stay safe online
37. NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe Online: Offers online safety advice for parents and helps protect children from abuse
38. National College: Online safety guides and resources for parents
39. The Cyber Helpline: Free expert help for victims of cybercrime and online harm, including individuals and sole traders
40. Report Remove: A service for young people under 18 in the UK to report and remove sexual images/videos of themselves from the internet
41. SWGfL: A charity dedicated to empowering the safe and secure use of technology
42. Delay Smartphones: Supports parents in making informed decisions on when to give children their first smartphone
Anti-Social Behaviour
43. Safer Schools Team: A partnership between Dorset Police and local agencies, offering interventions to reduce anti-social behaviour and help children stay safe in a digital world
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
44. HOPE ASC Courses: Free online courses for parents of autistic children, teaching stress management and goal setting
45. FACE Family Advice: Offers accessible and affordable support to parents and professionals. Free access for Blandford School parents
Financial Support
46. Family Action: Provides practical help and support to families in need
47. Buttle UK: Offers grants to help children and young people in financial hardship
48. Nourish: A food bank offering additional services like employment and wellbeing support. Emergency food parcels available via the school
Attendance
49. Young Minds: Offers resources and advice for parents dealing with school anxiety and refusal
50. BBC Bitesize: Provides advice for parents on managing school anxiety
Young Carers
51. My Time: Supports young carers with friendship, opportunities, and essential services
52. Leonardo Trust: Provides support to voluntary carers of sick or disabled relatives
Other Specialist Services
53. Treads: A drop-in centre in North Dorset offering support for young individuals aged 7–25. Services include anti-bullying workshops, mental wellbeing, and life transition guidance
54. Mosaic: Offers bereavement support for children and young people who have lost someone special
55. STARS: Provides free support for individuals in Dorset who have experienced sexual violence
56. Aspire Adoption Services: Offers support services for families connected to adoption or special guardianship
Additional Support
- Army Welfare: Assists students with behaviour issues and signposts to relevant service
- Blandford Group Practice – Young Person Care Coordinator: Provides wellbeing support for young people aged 5–25 years. Sessions available at school or Whitecliff Surgery
- Targeted Youth Worker: Offers one-to-one support for at-risk students through Early Help
- TADSS Outreach Services: Provides fully funded outreach services for children in Dorset with special needs
- Additional Support – Winstons Wish – Grief support for young people
