Your school is here to help in more ways than providing an education for your child(ren). We can signpost you to many different supports and agencies.
This is the Family Health and Wellbeing section. If you are needing support but still unsure how to access it or where to start, please email me on rachelcolclough@shetland.gov.uk and together we can figure it out.
Schools Counselling Service
Schools Counselling Service- FAQ’s
Keep your young family safe from button batteries
Child Accident Prevention Trust button battery dangers poster Child Accident Prevention Trust button battery dangers flyer
Online safety
To find help and advice on all areas around keeping children and young adults safe visit the Safer Shetland Site.
If you are worried that a child or young adult is being exploited please visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command.
Here are some helpful leaflets giving advice about keeping children and young adults safe online.
Stay Safe on the Net Leaflet for teenagers NEW
StaySafeontheNetLeaflet-ParentsandCarers
Talking to your child about staying safe online
Ask the Awkward– how to talk to teenagers about sexual health and relationships
Advice on keeping children safe- NSPCC
How much exercise should I do?- under 5 years old
How much exercise should I do?- 5-18 year old
How much exercise should I do?- 9-64 year old
How much exercise should I do?- older adults
Depression: let’s talk
By talking about depression and other mental health issues you can help to break down barriers, remove the stigma and help people to seek the treatment they need to lead a healthy and productive life.
The following documents provide useful information about depression from the world health organisation.
Meningitis Awareness
Meningitis and septicaemia are terrifying diseases which can strike in minutes and kill in less than four hours. Under fives are the age group most at risk of contracting meningitis or septicaemia.
For more information please visit the following website
Meningitis Research Foundation
The following leaflets are very useful for spotting symptoms
Tot Watch
Meningitis Baby Watch
Know the Symptoms
