Guidance to providing effective support for self-harm amongst University Students: A student’s perspective Expand HUSSH This leaflet outlines the results of a research project aimed at understanding amongst university students – investigating perceptions of self-harm, support available – and provides suggestions on how universities can provide support at key stages.
Young People who self-harm: A guide for school staff Expand University of Oxford Developed by researchers and clinicians at the University of Oxford University for school staff, this resource outlines information about self-harm and its impact and practical ways to support young people
Creating a school self-Injury policy Expand LifeSIGNs This guidance document will help to produce a self-injury policy within your establishment – including what factors that could be implemented
Self-harm in children and young people Expand Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board This guide is designed for practitioners who work with children and young people outlining why young people tend to self-harm, common myths surrounding self-harm, what to look out for and importantly, includes a safeguarding policy and guidance to follow
Self Harm Factsheet for Teachers and Lecturers Expand LifeSIGNs This factsheet outlines warning signs and indications of self-injury and as education professionals, how to manage a situation when you discover a pupil or student is self-injuring
Self-harm in primary age children Expand Nottingham Council Safeguarding This bitesize information sheet includes key bullet points to develop an understanding of self-harm in primary aged children and how practitioners can respond effectively
Developing a self-harm policy Expand Stem 4 Self-Harm Provides a template for a self-harm policy in schools and examples of what to put in this policy
Supporting children and young people who self-harm: guidelines for school staff Expand Northamptonshire Children and Young People's Partnership This booklet outlines advice and guidelines on how school staff can respond to finding out a young person – including things to say, information about confidentiality and training. It includes practical tools as well including a checklist for Self-harm procedures and practices and an incident form which can be used when a young person self-harms
NHS guidelines and resources for schools to help support children and young people who self-harm Expand NHS These guidelines aim to support staff in schools, help them better understand self-harm and be more able to offer appropriate support and provides a clear and straightforward starting point for easy reference
On Edge Self Harm Lesson Plan Resource Pack Expand On Edge This resource pack for teachers and other practitioners working with young people outlines lessons plans designed to give pupils a rounded view of self-harm and the support available - additional resources to accompany the lessons can be found here
Guidance on teaching about mental health and emotional wellbeing Expand PSHE Association This guidance explores the key aspects to teaching about mental health effectively including the importance of teaching the subject area and addressing challenging mental health issues like eating disorders and self-harm
Guide to support students through COVID-19 Expand Read the Rehab Clinics Group's new findings on student mental health and guide to help students cope here.