Resources and support for yourself and your children

Welcome to our parents and carers support hub! Parenting is not always easy, and when children are going through a tough time at home or in school, it can be hard to know how to support them. But you are not alone: our expert team have compiled these resources to help you navigate difficult times. We have also created a series of activities, workbooks and exercises you can download, for free, to share with your children. These are great if you want to give them a bit of extra support.

We can help

At Chance UK, we see the difference the right support at the right time can have for children every day. Early intervention works – suspensions and exclusions do not. Our expert team of youth workers get in early and provide 1-2-1 tailored support to children via weekly sessions and group work. If you think our support could be right for your child, please complete a referral form and our team will be in touch shortly:

Tell us your story

We want to build a bank of stories to speak up about the realities of exclusions in primary schools. Together, our voices are stronger. If you have been excluded in primary school, or know of someone who has, please fill out this form and see how you can help us make a change.

You are not alone

There are thousands of families accross the UK that have had a similar experience to yours. You can read some of their stories here:

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Some more helpful resources:

Here are some websites that may be helpful to take a look at and numbers you can call if you are looking for help for yourself and/or your children:

Young Minds: Young Minds have lots of practical advice to help you support your children – from encouraging them to open up, to navigating mental health services and finding them the right help.
NSPCC: NSPCC offer lots of free advice for parents, from managing family life to supporting your children as they navigate friendships.
Youth Access: Did you know you can find a lot of different places to go to for support, all in one website? Youth Access have a great tool that will let you find what is on offer near you.
Papyrus: If you want to speak to someone that will listen and provide expert advice because you are concerned a young person might be thinking about suicide, call Papyrus hopeline. It is open 24/7, and it is fully confidential: 0800 068 4141. Or text 88247.
Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA): IPSEA provides legal advice and support to help families access the right support and education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You can call their helpline on 0300 222 5899 or book an appointment with their Advice Line or Tribunal Helpline.
SENDIAS: SENDIAS stands for Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support. Every Local Authority is required to fund a SENDIAS service for their area, but they work separately. This means they can provide free and independent advice about SEND matters. Click the link to find your local SENDIAS on the Council for Disabled Children’s website: Find your local IAS service (councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk)
Child Law Advice: CLA provides free legal advice about education and family issues to parents, carers and young people. You can contact them via web chat (Open 8am-5:30pm Monday-Friday).
Contact: Offers information, advice and support for families with children with disabilities or other conditions such as ADHD. They run regular family workshops and activities too. Their free online chat service is available 9:30-5pm Monday-Friday.
Not Fine in School: A parent and carer-led organisation that offers information and practical resources for families of children struggling with school: Not Fine in School – School Refusal, School Attendance
National Autistic Society: A forum of online information and resources about education for autistic children and young people. They have a network of local branches that offer parental courses, family support, and support groups for young people: Education (autism.org.uk)