Supporting Children and Young People in Skipton and Craven
Our vision is simple: Build a community where every child and young person is celebrated and knows they belong. To do this, we support children and families who are experiencing vulnerabilities to build resilience, thrive and achieve.
170 children come through our doors every week
Who We Support
Children aged 4 to 19 who either live or attend school in North Yorkshire, or are registered to a GP Practice in Craven.
Young people with SEND up to the age of 25 who either live or attend school in North Yorkshire, or are registered to a GP Practice in Craven.
Refer a child
FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
You can refer your child by completing the referral form in full. Please provide as much information as you can, as this helps us determine the level of support your child needs. We may ask you for more information, so we can make sure your child gets the right support.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
A child can also be referred to SELFA by a professional working with them or their family. This can be a teacher, a social worker, a support worker, a health visitor, or an agency such as Carers’ Resource or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
REFER YOURSELF
If you’re a young person, you can self-refer too. We ask that you provide the details of a professional who may be supporting you so they can share additional details.
How You Can Help
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Fundraise
Your money will go directly towards helping SELFA provide health & wellbeing programmes.
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Donate
100% of your donation will support our children to build self-esteem and feel they belong.
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Volunteer
Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back and there are lots of different ways to volunteer at SELFA.
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Current Activities in our calendar
We provide health & wellbeing programmes, targeted holiday activities, peer-support groups and mental health support for children and young people.
SELFA News and Updates
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How we help young people build leadership skills for the future
Leadership doesn’t always mean standing at the front of a room. It can be as simple as having the confidence to speak up about an issue, supporting others, sharing ideas, taking responsibility or trying something new. At SELFA, we understand that leadership skills help young people build confidence, communicate effectively, solve problems and believe in…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Six common myths about children’s wellbeing
One in five children and young people experience mental health challenges – and this number is on the rise. At SELFA, we offer a variety of support to children and young people experiencing low intensity mental health needs across Skipton and surrounding area. This is delivered through one-to-one and group support in schools and community…
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What is rebound therapy?
At SELFA, we support children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in a variety of ways – including offering rebound therapy. But what exactly is this, and what are the benefits? “Rebound therapy is a therapeutic exercise that uses a trampoline to improve physical and sensory functioning,” says Maya Whitton, SELFA’s youth development worker.…