Learning about sensitive or challenging topics can sometimes bring up difficult thoughts or feelings. If something in your learning has affected you, or you simply want to find out more about available support, this page provides a range of useful resources and organisations.
Take a moment to pause, breathe and look after yourself. You do not have to work through something difficult on your own.
3-minute mindfulness meditation for clarity
What is Trigger T?
Through trauma-informed insight, our Curriculum Team has embedded a Trigger T logo into learning resources where content may be sensitive or challenging. Trigger T provides a direct route to this page, where learners can find resources, information, advice and guidance, along with useful links to external support services.
Support and resources
ADHD+
ADHD UK was created for people with ADHD by people with ADHD. It offers advice, support, information, a self-assessment tool and guidance on diagnosis pathways.
Autism+
The National Autistic Society works to change attitudes towards autism and provides advice, information and guidance, including education, adult and diagnostic services, employment advice, professional development and best practice.
Women’s Aid+
Women’s Aid provides information and support relating to domestic abuse, including services available across England.
Equality, diversity and inclusion+
Stonewall UK has resources on equality, diversity and inclusion and creating an inclusive workplace.
Mencap UK provides relationships and sex resources designed to include people with special educational needs or disabilities.
The Equality Act 2010 is available on the government website, including information about the nine protected characteristics.
The Prince’s Trust provides LGBTQIA+ wellbeing and support resources for young people.
The Beaumont Society offers help and support to the transgender community.
Gendered Intelligence works to increase understanding of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people, particularly young people.
LGBT Foundation provides information, support and services for LGBT people.
London Friend supports the health and mental wellbeing of LGBT people in and around London.
Switchboard provides confidential information and support for LGBT+ people and can help you find local services.
Safeguarding and Prevent+
NSPCC Learning has resources covering safeguarding children and child protection.
The GOV.UK safeguarding children collection provides detailed information on preventing neglect and abuse, child protection, sexual exploitation, online safety and drugs advice.
If you have a safeguarding concern you would like to report, contact the NCE Safeguarding Team through info@nationaleducation.college. Our Designated Safeguarding Officers are also qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
Government advice explains how to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse.
The NSPCC explains how domestic abuse affects children and how to help protect them.
Victim Support provides information and practical support for people affected by domestic abuse.
Learner-on-learner abuse+
If you have experienced or are concerned about abuse from another learner, you can read Ofsted’s information about learner-on-learner abuse and speak to the NCE Safeguarding Team if you need support.
Family and parenting support+
Family Lives provides information and support for families, including targeted and crisis support. Its helpline is 0808 800 2222.
Mental health and emotional wellbeing+
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123, contact the service by email or use its self-help resources.
Medical assistance+
If you need medical help, NHS 111 can provide advice and tell you what to do next. If you or someone else is experiencing a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.
Online safety+
The NSPCC provides practical guidance for keeping children safe online.
The UK Safer Internet Centre offers resources, a professional online safety helpline and ways to report harmful content.
Childnet provides online safety advice and resources for children, young people, parents, carers and education professionals.
The UK Council for Internet Safety brings together government, technology companies and charities to help keep people safe online.
SEND+
SENDIASS provides information, advice and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as their parents and carers. Further information is available in the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice. Childline is available on 0800 1111.
Refugees, asylum seekers and migrants+
Amnesty International provides information and campaigns for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
The British Red Cross explains how it supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
Police.uk provides national policing information, support services, advice and guidance.
Conflict resolution at work+
The TCM Group provides resources for resolving complaints, disagreements and conflict at work.
CIPD provides guidance for people managers dealing with bullying and workplace conflict.
ACAS explains your options if you are treated unfairly or bullied at work.
Able Futures provides support for mental health at work, including anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, sleep and wellbeing.
Age UK supports older people with advice and practical help.
Beat is the UK’s leading eating disorder charity, with further clinical information available from the NHS.
Mind explains body dysmorphic disorder, possible causes, treatment and routes to support.
RNID supports people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
RNIB supports blind and partially sighted people with practical advice, employment support and help with the cost of living.
The National Crime Agency provides information about modern slavery and human trafficking.
Childline provides information and advice about bullying, abuse, safety, crime, law and forced marriage. Call 0800 1111.
Anti-Terrorism Hotline: 0800 789 321.
Remember, support is available
If something you have learned about has affected you, taking a break and speaking to someone you trust can be a helpful first step. You can also use the resources above to find specialist information and support.
If you have a safeguarding concern relating to your learning, workplace or another learner, contact the NCE Safeguarding Team through info@nationaleducation.college.
If you need help deciding where to turn, contact NCE and we will help you find the right support.
