The Educational Psychology Service, in consultation with CAMHS, has produced guidance for schools on assessing risk and supporting young people engaged in self-harming behaviours.

• Self-harm guidance for school staff

There is also guidance for schools on self-harming behaviours exhibited by children with complex special needs.

• Self-harm and children and young people with SEND

Supporting documents

• My safety plan
• Process for managing self-harm
• Self-harm risk assessment