My child is 10 to 12 welcome

You have a pre-teen and with that there are many new adventures and challenges you might face as a family.Cartoon of father and son holding a football and smiling.

It is important to continue to build positive bonds with your child as they grow and start to get closer to becoming a teenager. Spending time with your child helps them to continue to fill secure, loved and safe.

In this section we have put together some information, we hope will help guide you.

 

If you have any concerns, make sure you talk to a healthcare professional such as your GP. 

You can contact the 0-19 admin hub by live chat by clicking here or by giving the team a call on:  0800 170 7055 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).

If you have any concerns or are worried about how you are feeling please don’t hesitate to contact The Mental Health Number where helpful Mental Health Navigators are on hand to support you, signpost you to help for you.

Immunisations in secondary school

Immunisations in secondary school

Nutrition and physical wellbeing

Nutrition and physical wellbeing

Puberty

Puberty

Responsive parenting

Responsive parenting

Safety

Safety

Sleep

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My emotional wellbeing

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Asthma

Asthma

Toileting

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Video resources

Video resources

Minor illnesses

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Pica - a guide for parents, carers and teachers

Pica - a guide for parents, carers and teachers

Espresso Yourself - wellbeing cafe for teens

Espresso Yourself - wellbeing cafe for teens

Support

There are lots of services in Northamptonshire ready to support you. To get you started did you know you can:

  • Text a school nurse - for friendly, helpful advice on almost any health questions you have. This service is designed for 11- to 19-year-olds: 07507 329 600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Find out more Children's 0-19 Services

Mental health support from NHFT:

  • Live chat about your mental health - talk to us on CAMHS live 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday

  • Phone about your mental health - the consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 170 7055

  • Visit an Espresso Yourself Cafe - no need to book an appointment, just pop in and chat to the teams about how things are going for you. Find out more on Espresso Yourself Cafe

If you are in a crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide - the CAMHS crisis team is open 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 0800 170 7055

Or: 

  1. Text Shout to 85258 at any time day or night. You can find out more by accessing the Give a Shout website 
  2. If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help

Check out all NHFT services for young people

 

We have also gathered together some really useful organisations and services that are here to support you, your parents / the person who cares for you.

Click on any of the headings to see a full list of the services available.

Please note NHFT provide this list of services for information and does not have a responsibility for any of the services offered outside of the organisation.

 

  • Emotional support
  • Your mental health
  • Family support
  • Special needs support
  • ADHD, ASD and autism services
  • Money and daily life advice
  • Carers
  • More services