You’re not alone. We’re here to help.
Life can be tough sometimes. School, friends, family, social media, exams can all feel like a lot. The most important thing to remember is this: you are never on your own, and asking for help is always the right thing to do.
If something is worrying you, no matter how big or small, there are people who will listen and help you find the right support.
In School Support
If you need to talk, you can visit the Safeguarding & Wellbeing Hub in Room J4 (opposite Student Reception).
You can also speak to:
- Any trusted teacher, tutor, or member of staff
- Your Head of Year or Pastoral Team
- A member of the Safeguarding Team
If you’d rather not talk face-to-face, you can share your concern anonymously using our SHARP System – a safe online space to report bullying, worries about yourself or someone else, or anything that’s making you feel unsafe.
https://chingford.thesharpsystem.com/
Every message is read by our Safeguarding Team, who will make sure you get the right help quickly.
Local Support in Waltham Forest
If you need extra help outside school, you can reach out to Early Help or local wellbeing services. These are free and confidential.
- Waltham Forest Early Help Service
Support for young people and families struggling with stress, family issues or mental health.
020 8496 1517
https://thehub-beta.walthamforest.gov.uk/earlyhelp
- CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
Support for young people who feel anxious, low, or are struggling with emotional wellbeing.
020 8430 5050
- Kooth Online Counselling
Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people.
National Support and Helplines
If you ever feel you can’t talk to someone at school or home, these national organisations are there for you 24/7:
- Childline – free and confidential advice for anything on your mind.
0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk
- Samaritans – someone to talk to any time, about anything.
116 123 | www.samaritans.org
- Papyrus HOPELINE247 – support for anyone feeling hopeless or thinking about suicide.
0800 068 4141 | www.papyrus-uk.org
- YoungMinds Textline – text YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 mental health support.
- The Mix – support for under-25s on mental health, relationships and wellbeing.
0808 808 4994 | www.themix.org.uk
Remember
It’s okay to not be okay but you never have to face it on your own.
Talking is the first step, and there are always people ready to listen and help you feel safe, supported, and valued.
