Student Health and Support

The Academy has a number of services that are available to students that you may find useful to help deal with any issues you may be experiencing while both at school and/or personally.

School Counsellor:
As an academy we are very lucky to have a counsellor who can help you with any problems you may have regarding anything from relationships to coping with stress. Appointments can be made confidentially via your tutor, year head or at MLT.

School Nurse:
The school nurse is in school on Thursdays and has an office on the MLT corridor. She is available for advice and support on a range of issues relating to both mental and physical health and well being. She is available on appointment basis and also for drop in sessions.

Careers Advice:
Students may make appointments with our Careers Advisor Jane Sutton via their tutor, year head or at the Laureates Reception, MLT or Oaks Office. She will be available to discuss all aspects of careers advice ranging from career ideas to applying for apprenticeships and opportunities within the local area, nationally and globally.

Financial Support:
The Bursary Scheme provides financial support for students in the sixth form when financial circumstances are a barrier to learning. It can be used for transport, trips, books or any other resources required to enable students to continue in education after year 11 . For eligibility and more details contact Main Reception at Bosworth Academy.

Support Telephone Helpline – 01708 765200:
This service provides emotional support and information relating to other helplines, counsellors and support groups throughout the UK, including helplines and face to face for young people. You can also contact them via email – info@supportline.org.uk

Support Groups Links:

www.kooth.com – youth counselling and information
labelledyoungcarers@hotmail.co.uk – provides peer support for young carers
www.healthforteens.co.uk – Information for young people on a range of health issues
www.childline.org.uk – a 24-hour counselling service for children and young people.
www.thelauracentre.org.uk – offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents, children and young people.
funandfamilies.co.uk – The Centre for Fun and Families offer a range of services that strengthens family relationships.
www.cruse.org.uk – a bereavement charity people offering support, advice and information.

LGBTQ+ Support Links:

www.leicesterlgbtcentre.org – voluntary organisation established to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Mermaids’ UK – Support for gender-diverse and transgender children, young people and their families
Mermaids’ UK – Resources for Parents/Carers
Mermaids’ UK – Resoucrces for young people
NHS GIDS – The NHS Gender Identity Development Service
www.youngstonewall.org.uk – support for young lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, as well as those who are questioning, here and abroad
www.theproudtrust.org – Helping young people empower themselves to make a positive change for themselves & their communities

Mental Health Groups Links:

www.time-to-change.org.uk – Mental health support
www.kooth.com – youth counselling and information
www.harmless.org.uk – Harmless is a national organisation for people who self harm
www.youngminds.org.uk – Young Minds is a charity committed to improving the emotional health of young people
www.annafreud.org – Empowering young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.
www.mind.org.uk – a charity providing advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
www.samaritans.org – an organisation providing round the clock access for people to talk about their problems.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk – an eating disorder charity that supports those with food, weight and shape difficulties.
www.themix.org.uk – a charity that provides free, confidential support for young people.

If you know of any other group that you think may be useful to other students, please email website@bosworthacademy.org.uk with the subject starting ‘Student Support Page’.