Support

Across the South Tees there are many opportunities for parents and carers to access support. On this page, there are some helpful links to information and support available. If you know of anything else that is available to parents / carers across South Tees, please let the HeadStart team know and we can keep this page updated.

Middlesbrough Local Offer – Middlesbrough Local Offer

The Local Offer is where we have brought together useful information for children, young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. It is here to help you find information, advice and guidance about the types of services and support available to you in our local area.  We have worked in partnership with Parents4Change and young people to develop our offer and will continue to do so to ensure you can access the right support at the right time.

Young Minds Parental helpline – Young Minds Parental Helpline

Call the Parents Helpline for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25. Call them for free on 0808 802 5544 from 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Supporting your child during the coronavirus pandemic – Helpful information from Young Minds

Parenting survival guide – Survival Guide

Here are some really helpful wellbeing guides for parents produced by Oxford Owl. There are two seperate guides for primary and secondary aged children.

Primary guide – Primary wellbeing guide

Secondary guide – Secondary wellbeing guide