Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
Guidance for Schools, Colleges, and Youth Services
The purpose of this document is to support your setting to develop effective responses to self-harming behaviours.
Pro
Understanding
Self-harm
Schools, Colleges & Youth Services
With your support children and young people can recover from mental health problems.
Appendix A
CYP's Self-harm & Suicide Prevention Pathway
Appendix B
Risks and Strengths Assessment
Appendix C
Self-harm Support and Safety Plan EXAMPLE
Appendix D
Suicide Prevention Support and Safety Plan
Appendix E
Schools & Colleges Suicide Policy
Appendix F
School Self-harm Policy
Appendix G
Schools & Colleges Checklist: Supporting Effective Practice
Concerned about a child or young person?
Anyone can make a referral if they are worried about a child or young person and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, whether as a member of the public or as a professional.
With the right help and support children and young people can recover from mental health problems.
Kingston & Richmond
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8547 5008
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8770 5000
To make a referral online contact:
The Single Point of Access
Wandsworth
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8871 6622
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8871 6000
To make a referral online contact:
The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
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