Useful Resources

The following resources to support and guide parents/carers include:

• Advice for parents/carers who are concerned about their child/young person's mental health - Youngminds
• External support contacts for when your child/young person is unable to access immediate support from within college - Wellbeing Card
• Guide for parents and carers on knife harm
• Useful resources for online safety
• County lines exploitation support service - SafeCall
• Guide on supporting your child with the use of AI at home

• Youngminds - Support for Parents and Carers who are Concerned About Their Child or Young Person’s Mental Health
  Youngminds offer tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. You can speak to them over the phone, or chat to them online. You can access their Helpline service if you are the parent or main carer of a child or young person aged 25 or under. Their service is available across the UK, it is free and confidential. To access the Youngminds Parent Helpline Click here

• Guide for Parents and Carers on Knife Harm
  The Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has worked in partnership with the Ben Kinsella Trust to develop a local guide for parents and carers on knife harm. According to national data, 99% of young people do not carry a knife; however, it is important that we are doing everything we can to prevent young people from harm.  The guide includes facts to help parents and carers to feel more confident when talking to their child about knife harm, as well as practical help, guidance and where to find local and national support. 

• Supporting Your Child With AI at Home
   At Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC), we are committed to preparing learners and apprentices for the world they live and work in. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, we believe it is important that our learners and apprentices understand how to use AI safely, responsibly and effectively. We also recognise the vital role that parents and carers play in supporting learning at home. This guide is here to help you understand AI and how you can support your child to use it wisely.