We need just a few more details

HeadStart is for young people living in Newham and some activities are only available if you're at a HeadStart school. To find out which activities you might be able to try, we just need a few more details.

How can we help?

It would be great if everyone could join HeadStart, but our activities are for young people who really need some additional support to help them through a challenging time. Tell us a bit more about your interests and goals and we'll work out if HeadStart is right for you.

Our Activities

HeadStart is free and there are lots of different activities you can try.

We'd like to get in touch!

Please give us a few details so we can let you know how to get involved in HeadStart.

Thank you!

We have sent you an email to the address you provided and will be in touch within a month. If you do not receive your confirmation email please check your junk folder or you can get in touch with us at: HeadStart.programmeteam@newham.gov.uk

Sorry

We're really sorry, but it seems you don't live in Newham or attend a Newham school. HeadStart is for young people living in Newham or young people attending Newham schools. You can always ask your school what support they have available or check out local youth activities in your area that can help improve your resilience and wellbeing.

Sorry

HeadStart is probably not right for you at the moment as it seems you may need support from a specialist mental health professional. If you are not already receiving this support, then you should get in touch with the Newham specialist mental health service. You can find more information about support for young people by visiting our HeadStart Resources page.

Because technology doesn't always get it right, if you think our quiz has made a mistake, you can drop us a line at HeadStart.programmeteam@newham.gov.uk

Who would like to get involved in HeadStart?

HeadStart peer parenting courses are available for Newham parents. You can also recommend a young person to HeadStart. Let us know if you're interested in HeadStart for yourself or for a young person.

Just a few more details needed

HeadStart activities are available in schools and in the community. Just tell us your postcode and where your child studies, and we'll help you find activities that might be right for you and your child.

Our Peer Parenting Courses

HeadStart peer parenting courses are run in HeadStart Newham schools and in locations throughout the borough. Let us know if you have a preference and we'll do our best to make attending a course as easy as possible.

We'd like to get in touch!

By providing us with a few details we can get in touch with you about how you can be involved in HeadStart.

Thank you!

We've sent an email to the address you provided and we'll be in touch within a month. If you don't receive your confirmation email please check your junk folder or you get in touch with us at: HeadStart.programmeteam@newham.gov.uk

Let's check the young person's eligibility

Before joining HeadStart we need to know where the young person lives and studies

How can HeadStart help?

HeadStart activities are for young people who could benefit from additional support to improve their resilience and wellbeing. Please tell us a bit more about the young person and we'll be able to work out if HeadStart is right for them.

Our Activities

HeadStart is free and there are lots of different activities young people can try. Please select all the activities you think the young person may be interested in. You can tick more than one.

About the young person

It is helpful if you speak to the young person about your recommendation so they are expecting us to get in touch. If you are recommending a young person for Creative and Sports Activities, it is essential you provide us with their email or phone number so our community partners can make contact.

About you

Just in case we need to get in touch with you about your recommendation, would you mind providing a few contact details?

Thank you!

We've sent an email to the address you provided and we'll be in touch within a month. If you don't receive your confirmation email please check your junk folder or get in touch with us at: HeadStart.programmeteam@newham.gov.uk

Sorry

HeadStart is probably not right for you at the moment. This might be because you don't live in Newham or your child doesn't attend a Newham school. If that changes in the future, please come back to us and apply again.

Sorry

Thank you for recommending this young person to HeadStart. We have reviewed the information you provided against our eligibility criteria.

HeadStart is for 10-16 year olds in Newham with mild or emerging mental health difficulties. Based on the information you shared with us, it is likely that the young person you are recommending has more significant mental health needs. If they’re not already being seen by a specialist mental health practitioner, then please consider discussing this young person’s needs with a CAMHS practitioner. More information can be found here.

If you think we've made a mistake, please contact us at HeadStart.ProgrammeTeam@newham.gov.uk

You can always recommend the young person again if you think HeadStart could help them in the future.

Sorry

HeadStart is probably not right for this young person at the moment. This is because they don't live in Newham or are not currently attending a Newham school. If that changes in the future, please come back to us and recommend the young person again.

Let's check the young person's eligibility

Before joining HeadStart we need to know where the young person lives and studies

How can HeadStart help?

HeadStart activities are for young people who could benefit from additional support to improve their resilience and wellbeing. Telling us a bit more about the young person will help us determine if HeadStart is right for them.

Our Activities

HeadStart is free and there are a lot of different activities young people can try. Please select all the activities you think the young person may be interested in. You may tick more than one.

About the young person

It is helpful if you speak to the young person about your recommendation so they are expecting us to get in touch. If you are recommending a young person for Creative and Sports Activities, it is essential you provide us with their email or phone number so our community partners can make contact.

About you

Just in case we need to get in touch with you about your recommendation, would you mind providing a few contact details?

Thank you!

We've sent an email to the address you provided and we'll be in touch within a month. If you don't receive your confirmation email please check your junk folder or get in touch with us at: HeadStart.programmeteam@newham.gov.uk

Sorry

Thank you for recommending this young person to HeadStart. We have reviewed the information you have provided against our eligibility criteria.

HeadStart is for 10-16 year olds in Newham with mild or emerging mental health difficulties. Based on the information you have provided, it is likely that the young person you are recommending has more significant mental health needs. If they are not already being seen by a specialist mental health practitioner, then please consider discussing this young person's needs with the CAMHS practitioner linked to your service if you have one. If not, please contact Newham Child & Families Consultation Service (CAMHS) to discuss the suitability of a referral. More information can be found here.

If you think we've made a mistake, please contact us at HeadStart.programmeteam@newham.gov.uk

You can always recommend the young person again if you think HeadStart could help them in the future.