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The Life Matters is works in partnership with a wide range of UK-based organisations and agencies committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.

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Professionals should commission A Child’s Voice children’s suicide prevention programme as it aligns with NHSE suicide prevention guidelines by offering early intervention, trauma-informed care, and child-centred support. It empowers young voices, addresses underlying mental health needs, and contributes to a safer, more responsive system for vulnerable children. Trusted Practices aligned  NHSE Guidelines

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"Clear evidence from our ‘A Child’s Voice’ workbook programme indicates that participating children often demonstrate a cessation of self-harming behaviours and a significant reduction in suicidal thoughts or attempts either during or by the completion of the programme."​

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We currently hold one contract commissioned by a local authority

Our services can be commissioned by:

 

· Local Authorities (Children’s Services, Early Help, Youth Offending Teams)

· NHS Trusts and CAMHS Services

· Clinical Commissioning Groups (ICBs)

· Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and Educational Partnerships

· Social Care and Fostering Agencies

· Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector Organisations

· Police and Youth Justice Services

· Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnerships

· Charitable Foundations and Funders

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Why Commission The Life Matters?

At The Life Matters, we provide evidence based, trauma informed responsive services that place the voice of the child at the heart of everything we do.

Our approach is not only self-healing but also preventative and systemic, addressing the wider context surrounding the child’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Organisations choose to commission us because we offer:

· Proven Impact Our interventions support early identification, reduce risk, and improve emotional resilience. We deliver measurable outcomes that align with statutory objects and suicide prevention strategies.

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· Cost effective

Partnering with The Life Matters services and programmes can reduce cost by improving community health outcomes, decreasing demand on emergency services, and lowering long-term treatment expenses.

· Expert-Led Delivery Our programmes are CPD-accredited and delivered by facilitators with professional experience in mental health, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice. Our team brings a high level of sector expertise and frontline insight to ensure that every individual—whether receiving one-to-one support or professional training—benefits from a service of the highest quality and impact.

· Whole-Family, Whole-System Approach We don’t just work with children—we support families, carers, and the professionals around them, creating wraparound support for long-term change.

 

· CPD-Accredited Training

We deliver CPD-accredited training programmes designed to upskill professionals across education, health, social care, and community sectors. Our courses equip frontline teams with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively to self-harm, trauma, and emotional distress—ensuring timely intervention and robust safeguarding practices that place the child’s wellbeing at the centre of care.

 

· A Child’s Voice - Delivered to the child by charity staff, wellbeing officers on 1 to 1 sessions 

Self-Healing 10 Weeks Programme Workbook

We offer a unique 10 - weeks programme workbook developed for children age 8-18 with the help of children that is designed to children and young people to self-heal. 

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Please see A Childs Voice ​

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We train professionals to deliver the A Child's Voice programme as facilitators and wellbeing officers 

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Please see A Child's Facilitator training

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· Flexible, Responsive Services

Our services can be tailored to local priorities and demographic needs—delivered in schools, community settings, or directly to families. We adapt to fit the context and challenges of your organisation.

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· Safeguarding Excellence

Our team operates within a robust safeguarding framework, ensuring ethical, legal, and trauma-sensitive practice at all times.

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Partner With Purpose

By commissioning The Life Matters, you are investing in a service that prioritises prevention, promotes resilience, and ensures that every child and young person is seen, heard, and supported. Together, we can strengthen systems of care, reduce the long-term impact of emotional distress, and build a future where every voice matters.

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More about our A Child’s Voice programme 

A Child-Led Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Programme

Accredited 10-Week Wellbeing Programme for Children and Young People (Ages 8–18)

Developed by professionals. Guided by children. Delivered with care.

 

About the Programme

A Child’s Voice is a unique 10-week mental health and wellbeing programme designed to support children and young people aged 8 to 18. Rooted in current clinical research and informed social work practices, this child-led initiative has been developed to prevent self-harm and suicide while promoting resilience, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing.

All trained professionals can deliver the programme. It is designed to be facilitated either with supervision or, for children aged 11+, followed semi-independently.

This programme integrates fun and engaging content—such as brain teasers, psychology-based experiments, problem-solving activities, and global facts—with critical self-help tools like suicide prevention safety planning and support strategies for managing self-harm.

Key Features

• Child-Led and Evidence-Informed
  Carefully developed using insights from children themselves, this programme bridges clinical research and front-line social work to create meaningful, authentic learning experiences.

• Flexible and Inclusive
  Designed for use by children aged 8–18, with adaptable delivery formats. While younger participants benefit from guided sessions, those aged 11 and older can work semi-independently with light supervision.

• Multi-Agency Friendly
  Suitable for delivery by social workers, teachers, school counsellors, CAMHS practitioners, family support workers, and other professionals working within multi-agency teams.

• UK Safety Planning Framework
  Based on the latest UK safety planning protocols, yet versatile enough to be adapted for use internationally by trained professionals.

• Confidential Professional Resources
  Includes exclusive, ethically developed materials for facilitators, ensuring each session is safe, trauma-informed, and professionally supported.

What Children Gain

• A better understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Tools to express their emotions safely and effectively

• Improved self-confidence and self-esteem

• Enhanced problem-solving and communication skills

• A sense of connection and belonging

• Strategies for resilience and emotional regulation

• Age-appropriate knowledge of self-harm and suicide prevention

Programme Structure and Learning Methods

The programme is rooted in early intervention and self-healing. It allows children to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without the pressure of diagnosis or labels.

The Workbook:

• Encourages independent thinking and emotional exploration

• Promotes self-reflection and self-awareness

• Utilises psychological reasoning, not conditioned responses

• Provides meaningful insights into the child’s authentic emotional state

• Helps avoid over-pathologising children by supporting early, strength-based intervention

Prioritising A Child’s Voice

At the heart of the programme is our belief that every child deserves to be heard, valued, and supported. With the focus on the following priorities:

1. Empowering Emotional Expression
   Helping children identify and articulate their feelings with confidence.

2. Building Self-Worth and Confidence
   Promoting a positive self-image through activities that reinforce self-esteem and personal strengths.

3. Creating Safe, Supportive Environments
   Ensuring that every child feels respected, listened to, and safe throughout their journey.

4. Developing Communication Skills
   Encouraging open, honest, and respectful dialogue in a way that feels natural to children.

5. Nurturing Creativity and Discovery
   Using storytelling, art, and imaginative tasks to explore identity and foster emotional resilience.

6. Fostering Peer Connection
   Encouraging shared experiences and mutual support among children and young people.

7. Engaging Families and Professionals
   Involving parents, carers, and key professionals in the child’s healing and empowerment process.

Long Term Vision

To ensure that every child in the UK—and beyond—has access to high-quality, child-led mental health support. We believe A Child’s Voice can be the first step in a young person’s journey toward healing, resilience, and a brighter future.

We’re committed to expanding the reach of this programme and working with schools, local authorities, and charities to embed it in early intervention strategies nationwide.

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Contact and Delivery Information and service OPTION

• If you are a school, local authority, mental health professional, or organisation seeking to deliver A Child’s Voice, we would be delighted to support you with the prevention training, resources, and ongoing professional development.

• "Our trained staff deliver the A Child's Voice programme directly in schools and communities—empowering you to commission life-saving prevention work where it’s needed most."

Together, we can create a safer, stronger future for every child.

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"Due to the sensitive nature of our work—which includes child protection concerns—we do not share detailed case studies on our website, as the content may be distressing. However, if you would like further insight into the impact of our work, please contact the charity directly. We can provide anonymised case studies upon request, where appropriate."

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