Useful Information

Please Note: The Lady Byron School has no editorial control over any of the websites listed below and can take no responsibility for their content or any views and opinions expressed therein. The inclusion of links from this site does not imply endorsement of any of the linked information, services, products, or providers.

Live Safe

Live Safe is a space for information and support on staying safe in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

There’s no doubt about it. Talking about violence and where it leads is tough. It can be hard to know where to turn for advice. But by understanding how these things affect our community, our health and our wellbeing, we can make a powerful, positive change, together.

Visit the Website – here

Family Lives Leicestershire

We believe that every family should have somewhere to turn to for support both in good times and bad. We aim to provide a warm, confidential space that encourages participation and partnership

Download Leaflet – here

Supporting children and young people with SEND online

Advice for parents and carers to help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) stay safe online.

Download Toolkit – here

Parent Backpack

Supporting you and your autistic child with understanding the role and responsibilities of SEND services within Leicestershire County Council and beyond.

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Choosing a school/college with an EHC plan

Parents or young people have a legal right to request that a particular school or college is named in an education, health and care (“EHC”) plan (or to express a preference for an independent school, college or other institution).

If you have received your draft EHC plan, you can use the information on the IPSEA website to request for a particular school.

IPSEA.org.uk – https://www.ipsea.org.uk/choosing-a-schoolcollege-with-an-ehc-plan

Accessing Public Services Toolkit

This toolkit emerges from a research programme funded by the charity Cerebra. Cerebra is the charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together. In the writing and editing of this toolkit we have benefited greatly from those who have helped develop the ideas in the Guide, and provided constructive feedback on the drafts. We are particularly grateful to Alison Thompson, Claire King, Dawn Cavanagh, Karin Crimmins, Lisa Reakes, Marie Macey, Sian Taylor and Wendy Merchant, our Cerebra Family Research Ambassador pilot members.

Download Toolkit – here
Cerebra.org.uk – http://www.cerebra.org.uk/

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

CAMHS sees young people from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service also links with other children’s services to offer a multi-agency approach. The team is made up of doctors, nurses and therapists who specialise in child mental health. The support we provide varies according to need, from a one-off appointment to a programme of on-going care which lasts until the child or young person feels better or is better able to manage their difficulties and is felt to be safe.

CAMHS – https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/

Information for parents Autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and related conditions

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Talking to your child about online sexual harassment and an online safety guide for parents

This guide focuses on how sexual harassment and peer‑on‑peer abuse happens online – including on social media, messaging, gaming and dating platforms. It also explores how content which children are stumbling across and consuming online – including pornography – drives harmful attitudes and behaviours.

Talking to your child guide – here
Online safety guide for parents – here

General Listening Lines and Support

This page lists helplines, webchat services and text services that can support you if you’re in a crisis, have a mental health condition, or just need to talk to someone.

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