HeadStart Kernow helps children and young people build emotional well being and resilience. It offers free resources, guidance and training for:
professionals
parents and carers
children and young people
The tools, resources and advice available support positive mental health and well being across Cornwall.
Supporting professionals
The HeadStart Kernow website offers free resources for people who work with children and young people.
You can find:
Training and eLearning
Webinars
Practical tools
Guidance and advice
Topics include:
Emotional well being
Resilience
Trauma-informed practice
Inclusion and belonging
Digital resilience
Workforce well being
Family engagement
Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PHSE) education
Supporting key transitions
The resources can help you create:
safe
supportive, and
inclusive environments
where children and young people can thrive.
Visit Headstart Kernow for professionals
Supporting parents and carers
The website also has a dedicated area for parents and carers.
It offers practical advice and support for people who care for children and young people.
Families can use the Digital Resilience Tool. It helps adults talk to children about their online lives. It also explains online risks and ways to stay safe online.
Families can also listen to Digital Resilience Podcasts. These podcasts share simple advice on digital topics that affect children and young people.
The resources can help parents / carers feel more confident when supporting young people online.
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Support for children and young people
Start Now is Cornwall's emotional well being website for children and young people.
It provides trusted information, advice and self-help resources.
Young people can visit the website if they:
Feel worried or stressed
Need help with friendships
Are finding school difficult
Are preparing for exams
Are going through a change or transition
Want tips to improve their well being
The website also includes ideas for self-care and information about where to get support.
