These pages provide information for those organisations working with children and young people.
For support, advice and guidance for parents and carers please contact your local school or see our Parenting Support section.
NE SILC WEST OAKS SCHOOL, OAKWOOD LANE
Rainbow – Access by request only through school.
A unique provision for primary school pupils to attend for 2 weeks, whilst still being part of their school. We continue with the National Curriculum whilst working to develop key areas of need such as; raising self-esteem, exploring feelings and emotions, bullying and social skills. For more information contact Ruth Oates (Manager) on 0113 2930285.
Gold – Access by request only through school.
We offer 4 places for pupils who need extra support to keep them in mainstream school. It is a 5 week programme for pupils who may need that ‘early intervention’ within school to keep them on the right track. Work on developing key areas such as self-esteem, exploring feelings and emotions, bullying, social skills and behaviour. For more information contact Ruth Oates (Manager) on 0113 2930285.
PDC – North East Pupil Development Centre
The team work with every school in North East Leeds to assist with behaviour, social, emotional management strategies and other issues. For more information or to book your schools’ allocated ‘slot’ please contact Lisa Wason (NE Area Manager) on 0113 2402452.
Useful Contacts
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) – Access by referral only.
Our service provides a range of assessments and therapeutic interventions to promote the emotional and psychological well being of children, young people and their families who live in the Leeds area.
School Nursing Team – Contact your local school or health centre to find out when a member of the team will be available.
Signpost – Access by referral only.
Works with young people aged 9-14 years and their families and can offer a package of support e.g. family support, 1:1 support, parenting programmes. Seacroft. Contact 0113 2143496 for details.
Social Care – Social care can give advice and support on a wide range of children’s needs from babies to older children. Social care has a duty to safeguard children and young people and always hope to do this with the co-operation of families. Contact the Leeds City Council Call Centre on 0845 125411.
Youth Offending Service – Access following referral from courts.
Individual and group work with young people aged 10-17 years who have offended. Contact 0113 247 4142.
