External Support

At Westbourne School, we understand that family life can bring challenges, and we are committed to supporting our pupils and their families in any way we can. 

Whether you need advice on mental health, financial support, parenting, or wellbeing, there are many organisations that can offer help.

Below, you’ll find links to trusted resources where you can access guidance, support, and practical assistance.

Useful resources

There are many ways to access information, advice, and support for your emotional well-being and mental health, whether online or over the phone. Visit the links below to learn more:

 

ANXIETY

Calm

Childline

Clear Fear

Headspace

Kooth

No Panic

Young Minds

BEREAVEMENT

Bereavement Network

Cavendish Care

Child Bereavement UK

Childline

Hope Again

Winston’s Wish

Young Minds

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Childline

DAC

Haven

IDAS

Refuge

The Hideout

Victim Support

Women’s Aid

Young Minds

DRUG & SUBSTANCE MISUSE

Al-Anon

Al-Ateen

Amy Winehouse Foundation

Change Grow Live

Childline

DACT

Talk to Frank

The Corner

Young Minds

EATING

Beat

Childline

Riverdale

Syeda

Young Minds

EXAM STRESS

Childline

Kooth

Young Minds

FAMILY

Supporting Separated Families Alliance: Sheffield

GAMBLING

Big Deal

Childline

Gam Care Helpline

YGAM

Young Minds

LGBTQ+

Childline

Galop

LGBT Foundation

Positive Identities

Say IT

Switchboard

Young Minds

Young Stonewall

LOW MOOD

Childline

Kooth

NHS Mood Zone

NSPCC

Young Minds

ONLINE SAFETY

CEOP

Childline

Net Aware

Internet Matters

NSPCC

Think U Know

UK Safer Internet

Young Minds

SELF HARM

ALUMINA

Childline

Calm Harm

Distract App

Kooth

Luna Foundation

Papyrus Hopeline UK

Stay Alive App

Young Minds

SEXUAL ABUSE

Childline

Lucy Faithfull Foundation

NSPCC

SRASAC

Young Minds

YOUNG CARERS

Childline

Young Minds

Sheffield Young Carers

GENERIC

CALM

Childline

Epic Friends

Golddigger Trust

Head Talks

Mind

Muslim Youth Helpline

NHS Every Mind Matters

NHS Mood Zone

Samaritans

Shout

The Mix

Young Minds

An Education Like No Other

"We chose Westbourne for its excellence in teaching, its small class sizes, and its family-friendly appeal. My girls always love coming to school."”

Claire Tallis

Parent

60%

As a non-selective school, 60% of our pupils achieve outstanding grades of 6-9 across their GCSE subjects.

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Mrs Claire Tallis- 2 children educated at Westbourne

If you want to invest in your child’s education, look no further - Westbourne is the place to be”

Mrs Adetuberu

Parent

73%

Outstanding 2024 LAMDA Results. Out of 102 exams taken, 73 % of pupils achieved distinctions and 27% merits.

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3 children educated at Westbourne

A small community school. Westbourne has given our children confidence and it has set them up for the future.”

Mrs Schofield

Parent

15

Average class size, allows us to provide inclusive approaches and individualised support within our classes

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2 children educated at Westbourne