Family Partnership Coffee Morning

12th May 2022Lee Wilkinson

The Family Partnership Team (Tracy and Glynis) would like to thank all parents/carers who attended the Coffee Morning at Ashdale today.

A big thank you to Deb Hill (OT) and Sarah Donnelley (Speech and Language) for supporting our parents and offering advice and guidance.
It has been so long since we have been able to ‘get together’ and this morning has shown how important it is to be able to meet with other parents / carers, share stories and support each other.
We gathered lots of information from you this morning (eg: workshops you may be interested in and areas which you would like more information),  and we will be looking into everything we discussed.
Thanks again, and please remember, you are amazing and doing a fantastic job under some, often, very difficult circumstances.
See you all soon
Tracy and Glynis

Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) – April Information Newsletter – Issue 7

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson
We are pleased to be able to share with you the seventh Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) information newsletter.
This issue includes:
School Health is relaunching the ChatHealth Texting service for 11–19-year-olds in Northumberland
This service offers all young people in Northumberland the chance to access online advice and support from a School Nurse through offering a discreet and quick text messaging service that is safe and easy to use.  Whilst they continue to see young people face to face, ChatHealth offers all young people access to health advice in a quick, secure way.
In order for young people to be aware of this support available to them, please find attached a promotional image for the service with the number young people can use to access ChatHealth and seek advice.

Information, Support and Advice Service Newsletter December 2021

7th December 2021Lee Wilkinson
We are pleased to be able to share with you the sixth Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) information newsletter.
This issue includes:
  • A spotlight article on Northumberland ‘Be You’ – children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing support
  • A feature article on Calmer Therapy group – Morpeth
  • Information from various organisations and the activities and support they provide in the north east for children, young people, and their parents/carers.  There are some Christmas activities, which we hope you enjoy.

 

Other documents attached:

Pathways 4 All

17th November 2021Lee Wilkinson

Click here to view a leaflet about Pathways 4 All.

Pathways 4 All is a parent led charity, providing family centred play and leisure opportunities for disabled children, teens and young adults.

As well as their usual term time hours at the Tim Lamb Centre, they also welcome new parents to their coffee mornings, which take place at the centre, 9.30-11.30 Thursday mornings term-time. Refreshments are free.

For more information you can search them on Facebook, or you can visit their website at www.pathways4all.co.uk

 

Place2Be – Behaviour & Mental Health Support

10th November 2021Lee Wilkinson

Looking for practical advice to help you support your primary school age children and manage behaviour?

Want some tried and tested tips parents have found helpful?

Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 4-11. All of their content is created by Place2Be’s parenting experts. It’s based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.

Browse their articles for answers to some common parenting questions.

About Place2Be

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity that provides mental health support and training in UK schools. Their tried and tested model is backed by research. They believe that children should not have to face mental health problems alone. Find out more about their work on our by clicking here.

Family Tree Coffee Morning

10th November 2021Lee Wilkinson

Following the success of the Family Tree launch event, the Family Tree group have arranged a follow up coffee morning with a focus on behavioural issues. The event is free for parents and carers of children with additional needs and any staff working with them are also welcome. The event will take place at the Blyth Scout Headquarters at South Beach Estate in Blyth from 9.15 – 12 noon on Wednesday, 24th November. A programme is attached for further information.

Family Partnership Updates

8th October 2021Glynis Burn

We have now started our Family Partnership Meetings, and it has been really nice to meet you and chat ‘face to face’.

We look forward to meeting you all over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, if you have anything you would like to discuss with the Family Team, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

We have also posted on the Website and our Facebook page, information about the Max Card.  This card gives discount or free entry to many venues across Northumberland, and further afield.  We can also support you with your application.

Glynis & Tracy (Blythdale)

Jan & Demi (Ashdale)

 

National Sleep Helpline

8th October 2021Lee Wilkinson

One in four children in the UK are not getting enough sleep, this has an impact on their behaviour and ability to learn, as well as their physical health.

The National Sleep helpline is run by trained sleep advisors who can talk to young people directly, or their parents.

The helpline is open 5 nights a week, Sunday to Thursday, 7-9pm and the number is freephone 03303 530 541.

You can read more here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/