Cornwall Council have announced the mental health services available to young people ahead of the new school year.

Parents, carers and young people in Cornwall can now access a host of mental health support for young people ahead of the new school year in September.

The resources from Headstart Kernow, part of Together for Families at Cornwall Council, have been developed in conjunction young people themselves.

The Transition Mission pages of the Start Now website feature information and a free guide for young people to download, to help them navigate the first weeks in their new school.

Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Councillor Barbara Ellenbroek, said: "Making the move from primary to secondary or to college, can be difficult at the best of times, let alone after a year of huge disruption.

"It’s because of this, that we want to do our very best to provide our children with everything they need when school returns.

"This is a big year for many young people, who may have missed out on the traditional leavers celebrations, or for those simply moving to a different class and the resources have been designed to support them in those changes."

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"We want to reassure young people across Cornwall and their families, who may be feeling anxious; they are not alone.

"Our teams have lots of resources, schools are prepared and also understand the anxieties, most importantly you won’t be the only person feeling like this and we would ask you to reach out for support."

The Transition Mission booklet has been created thanks to working with young people.

One of those involved in the project was Maggie, she worked on a page called the ‘Worry Monster,’ and said: "It is a page in the book where you can put all your fears and worries; it makes you feel better because it’s then written down.

"Starting secondary to me was quite scary as most of my friends were going to another school, which meant I wouldn’t be able to see them, and I would be around lots of people I didn’t know and making new friends."

More information for children can be found on the Headstart Kernow website: startnowcornwall.org.uk/back-to-school/transition-mission/