SEMH external links and resources

Information on external assessments, approaches and information.

    • ABC / ABCC / STAR – contact LBAT for these formal observations.
    • The Boxall Profile resources
    • ‘B/G STEEM’ by Barbara Maines and George Robinson containing self-esteem scale with locus of control items for pupils aged 6 to 13.
    • Child Outcome Rating Scale and Young Child Outcome Rating Scale for professionals The Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and Child Outcome Rating Scale (CORS) are measures that can be used to monitor children’s, young people and their families or carers feedback on progress.
    • Coventry Grid – needs relating to autism and attachment can present in similar ways. This grid provides a summary of information to help those working with children and young people understand the subtle differences between these underlying needs in their day to day practice.
    • Mentally Well Schools a range of free resources to access.
    • ‘Observing Children with Attachment/Difficulties in Preschool Settings’ by Kim Golding. A tool for identifying and supporting social and emotional difficulties.
    • ‘Observing Children with Attachment Difficulties in School’ by Kim Golding. A tool for identifying and supporting social and emotional difficulties for children age 5 to 11.
    • ‘Observing Adolescents with Attachment Difficulties in Educational Settings’ by Kim S Golding. A tool for identifying and supporting social and emotional difficulties for young people age 11 to 16.
    • ‘The Social Play Record’ by Chris White. A tool kit for assessing and developing social play from infancy to adolescence.
    • Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire  
    • Solihull Emotional and Development Milestones – training and resources for practitioners working with children and families.
    • Educational Psychology Service
    • Learning and Behaviour Advisory Team

  • Bereavement support for families

    Counselling for children and young people who have experienced bereavement in their direct family. Specific West Sussex offer for children and young people who have experienced a traumatic death or are experiencing complicated grief.
    Ages: 5 to 18
    Referral process: Self referral or referral from other agencies.
    Telephone: 08088 020 021
    Website: Winston’s Wish

    Children and Young Peoples Therapeutic service (parent or carer substance misuse)

    A therapeutic service for children and young adults who have been affected by a parent, carer or sibling’s substance misuse.
    Ages: 15 to 18
    Referral process: Self referral or referral from other agencies
    Telephone: 03003 038677 (option 1) or Text 07392 317151
    Email: cyptherapy.wsxdawn@cgl.org.uk
    Website:Change Grow Live

    LGBT+ Advocacy and support service

    Advocacy for LGBT+ identifying young people to provide information, signposting, referral and representation as agreed with the young person. To assist exploration of options, prioritise, plan how to manage, and prevent further crisis. Plus support workers providing group and 1-to-1 emotional support for CYP who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or unsure (LGBT+) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
    Ages: 11 to 19
    Referral process: Self referral or referral from other agencies.
    Telephone: 01273 721211 or Mobile: 0783 106472
    Email: westsussex@allsortsyouth.org.uk

    Sexual abuse counselling

    Counselling, play and pre-trial therapy for children and young people (and supporters) who have experienced sexual abuse.
    Age: 3 to 18
    Referral process: Self referral or referral from other agencies.
    Telephone: for referrals use 01243 786349 for the helpline use 0808 8020808 or text 07717 989022
    Email: info@lifecentre.uk.com
    Lifecentre website

    • Mentally Healthy Schools – quality-assured mental health resources, information & advice for primary schools in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Includes information on risk and protective factors
    • Focus on mental health – link to mentally healthy schools – overview of mental health needs
    • Nurture UK – good resources e.g. Wellbeing Toolkit, Transition Toolbox, Beyond the Boxall Profile – whole class strategies, Nurturing Social and Emotional Skills
    • West Sussex self-harm guidance – link to whole school self-harm guidance and tool kit for schools
    • Young Minds anxiety resources
    • Young Minds mental health support includes training for professionals and parent help line.

  • Community Mental Health Liaison Service (CMHL) (Support for Professionals)

    Advice and Support for professionals working with children and young people under the age of 18 with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
    Referral process: By professionals who are working with a child or young person.
    Telephone: 0300 304 0304
    Email:spnt.cmhlserviceaccesspoint@nhs.net

    “Be OK”

    A mental health support service for young people in Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex.
    Ages: 16-25
    Referral process: Self referral or referral from other agencies.
    Telephone: Crawley 01293 534782 Mid Sussex 01444 416391
    Email: Crawley – pathfinder.crawley@sussexoakleaf.org.uk Mid Sussex – pathfinder.mid-sussex@sussexoakleaf.org.uk

    Youth Emotional Support (YES)

    A service for children and young people to support their emotional wellbeing. Offers one-to-one and group support.
    Ages: 11 to 18
    Referral process: Self referral or referrals from other agencies.
    Telephone: 0330 222 6711
    Email: yes@westsussex.gov.uk

    YMCA Dialogue

    Therapeutic support for young people presenting with mild to moderate emotional
    wellbeing and mental health needs. Includes counselling, online interventions, CBT based support, family work and art psychotherapy.
    Ages: 11 to 18
    Referral process: Self referral or referrals from other agencies.
    Telephone: 07739 893707
    Email: community.counselling@ymcadlg.org
    YMCA website