Help for Students

Young people may, at times, need to seek advice, information and/or counselling to discuss issues concerning their school and home life, their relationships, career aspirations and concerns. Haybridge is able to offer students:

• Pastoral Support - Pastoral support through the Learning Co-ordinators and Sixth Form offices where there is an open door for anyone who has concerns or issues about school life.
• School Counsellor - to listen to worries and concerns and help find a good resolution - it may be friendship or family worries, bullying, or anything that concerns young people and their well being.
• Student Voice - to give students opportunity to air concerns, views, ideas or worries direct to school management. 

Time 4U - Health Advice & Support

Time 4U meets every Monday lunchtime in the Time 4U portakabin (behind Science).

They offer a drop in service where students can talk to a Nurse and ask for advice and information on any issues affecting young people, including health.

Time 4U is open to on Mondays from 12:30pm until 2pm.

If you have concerns outside of school hours - you may want to contact one of these local Time 4U offices who will be able to offer advice (or call the Time 4U helpline on 0800 783 2936):

Local Dudley Area offices that may be able to help are:

• Stourbridge - Westhill Clinic, Hagley Road. Call 01384 366550
• Halesowen - Halesowen Health Centre, Birmingham Street. Call 0121 602 8835

The Student Counsellor can support students in finding good solutions to issues concerning friendships/ relationships and difficult decisions in their life. She can also offer information and signposting on how to access particular support and provides other support strategies for students at stressful times eg relaxation classes during the exam periods.

You don't always need an appointment as you can drop in during lunchtime -You can be referred through your Learning Co-ordinator or you can self refer.