Unfortunately, primary school referrals for nursery to YR 4 are temporarily closed, while we prioritise existing primary pupils receiving counselling and those who are on the waiting lists.
Parents and teachers of Yr 5 & Yr6 pupils can still refer below. This is an interim measure, which we will provide an updated on this website and to schools as soon as we are able to resume intake of referrals for Nursery to Year 4 pupils.
Please find below further-help resources.
TalkingZone provides access to a counsellor in all Primary and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) schools in Newport, supporting children and young people who are experiencing emotional distress. Counselling is a confidential activity and content of sessions remains between the child/young person and counsellor, unless it becomes apparent the they are at risk of significant harm.
However, the counsellor will encourage parents or legal guardians to be involved in the process from the outset. An opportunity will be provided at the start of counselling for the parent or guardian to meet with the counsellor. This provides a space for discussion regarding the challenges the child is experiencing and allows the counsellor to gain a greater understanding about how to approach the work with the child. There will also be a chance to meet with the counsellor at the end of the counselling to receive consultation about how to support the child after the intervention has ended.
For Parents, Teachers and other Professionals to refer a child or young person for counselling.
For Parents or Legal Guardians to provide consent for their child to receive counselling in school with a TalkingZone therapist.
Find useful links to organisations that support children and young people on a variety of issues.