Wellbeing at DGGS
At DGGS, we understand that there are times when you may need and benefit from some extra support and help to manage unfamiliar or difficult situations and feelings.
The pastoral teams are experienced and able to provide some support in school however, the following information and website links may be useful if you need additional support and guidance. Whilst we aim to support in every way we can, there is also a wide range of external support available.
Mrs Mason is Wellbeing Lead for DGGS, her email address is amason@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk. Mrs Hawkins has a specific role this year to assist with Wellbeing. Her email address is ahawkins@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk. Heads of Year are always available to talk to you about issues, and can refer you to the most appropriate staff member to assist you.
Our Safeguarding Team:
Mrs A Mason (Assistant Headteacher and Safeguarding Lead) amason@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
Mrs S Pritchard (Headteacher)
Mrs R Kidd (Assistant Headteacher: Head of Sixth Form) rkidd@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
Miss S Longley (Assistant Headteacher) slo@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
Key support for young people
Childline - A free point of contact for children and young people who need advice either online or via telephone on a wide range of issues, depression, abuse, bullying etc
NSPCC - Keeping children and young people safe from a wide range of abusive situations
The Mix - Support for Under 25s in a range of different areas
Adolescent Mental Health
Kooth - Online Mental Health Support
MeeTwo- An app-based peer support program for young people aged 11-25
Papyrus - Suicide Prevention for young people
Young Minds - supporting children and young people with emotional health and wellbeing concerns, offering a wide range of resources across a whole spectrum of issues affecting children and young people
Epic Friends - Support for young people who are providing support friends with mental health difficulties
Bereavement
The Candle Project – St Christopher's- supporting children and young people through loss and bereavement
Winston’s Wish - offers practical and emotional support for bereaved children & young people, their families and professionals supporting them
Drug and Alcohol Support
Talk to Frank - Drug use support
Turning Point - Alcohol and drug support
Rehab 4 Addiction is an advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
NSPCC - Domestic Abuse
Eating Disorders
ABC - Anorexia and Bulimia Care
Beat - Eating Disorder Charity
Mind - Eating Disorder Support
NHS- Eating Disorder Support
Family Support
Family Lives - National charity providing support for all aspects of family life
Gender and Sexuality
NHS - information for parents of children who may be transgender or non binary
Young Minds - information for parents supporting their children through gender identity issues
The Proud Trust - home of LGBT+ Youth
Online Safety
Breck Foundation - Charity campaigning for safer internet for children and young people
CEOP - Keeping children and young people safe from exploitation on-line, resources and advice for children & young people, parents/carers and professionals
Cyber Bullying support from Family Lives
NSPCC - Online Safety Support
Self-Harm
Mind - Self Harm Support
NHS - Self Harm Information
NSPCC - Support on Self Harm
Young Minds - Self Harm Information
Sexual Abuse and/or Harrassment
One in Four provide a range of specialist support for survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and abuse, and particularly survivors of child sexual abuse and trauma
The Survivors Trust provides a range of support services (including counselling) for survivors of sexual abuse
NSPCC Helpline for people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse in education 0800 136 663