Support for Schools – Referral Pathways to Support Families and Students

We help schools across Hertfordshire support students and families through structured, school-initiated referral pathways.

Vista Support Services works in partnership with schools to deliver early help, emotional wellbeing support, and tailored interventions. Our school-facing services are designed to provide effective, accessible support through clear referral pathways – always with parent/carer consent and collaboration.

Our Support Services

Help families access practical, home-based support via our School Family Workers.

Support for parenting, routines, behaviour, transitions, and navigating specialist services. Delivered in partnership with schools.

Provide emotional wellbeing, mentoring, and behaviour support for pupils who need it most.

Includes 1:1 mentoring, counselling, and small group work for pupils struggling with confidence, emotional regulation, or behaviour.

How We Support Schools

1:1 Mentoring

Supportive mentoring relationships that help young people navigate challenges.

Counselling

Professional therapeutic support for children and young people aged 5 to 19.

Behaviour Support

Interventions focused on emotional literacy, mindfulness, and social skills.

Parenting Courses

Workshops and courses designed to strengthen family relationships.

Mentoring Support

Mentors offer consistent, supportive relationships that allow young people to discuss their worries openly. Our mentoring program provides guidance, encouragement, and a positive role model for students facing various challenges.

Our Mentoring Approach

Our mentors build trust and rapport with young people, creating a safe space where they can explore their concerns and develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles. Sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each student.

Topics Commonly Explored

Benefits of Mentoring

  • Improved confidence and self-esteem
  • Better engagement with education
  • Enhanced communication skills
  • Development of positive relationships
  • Increased resilience

Counselling

Vista's counselling service supports children and young people aged 5 to 19 facing challenges such as bereavement, bullying, anxiety, self-harm, and relationship breakdowns. All counsellors are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), fully accredited, and adhere to its code of ethics. Sessions provide a safe space for children to explore their emotions and move forward positively.

Our Approach

We provide a confidential and safe environment for children and young people to express their feelings and work through challenges. Our therapeutic approach is tailored to the individual needs of each child, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience.

Common Issues We Address

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Bullying and peer relationships
  • Self-harm
  • Family changes and challenges

Benefits of Counselling

  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Better self-awareness
  • Healthier coping strategies
  • Enhanced self-esteem
  • Reduced anxiety and stress

Behaviour & Emotional Support

Individual or group-based interventions focus on emotional literacy, mindfulness, resilience, anger management, and social skills. We provide structured support for students experiencing behavioral challenges or emotional difficulties.

Our Support Approach

We use evidence-based approaches to help young people understand and manage their emotions and behaviors. Interventions can be delivered on an individual basis or in small groups, depending on the needs of the students.

We Support Students Facing:

Common Issues We Address

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Bullying and peer relationships
  • Self-harm
  • Family changes and challenges

Benefits of Counselling

  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Better self-awareness
  • Healthier coping strategies
  • Enhanced self-esteem
  • Reduced anxiety and stress