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/

Disability Sport Sessions

7th October 2021Lee Wilkinson
Disability Sport Sessions running during October Half Term holidays for 10-19 years olds and their siblings:
  • Northumberland – Tuesday 26th October 10am-12nn at Ashington Leisure Centre
  • Northumberland – Tuesday 26th October 1.30-3.30pm at Ashington Leisure Centre – session for families
  • Tyne & Wear – Thursday 28th October 10am-12nn at Blue Flames Sporting Club
  • Durham – Friday 29th October 10am-12nn at The Louisa Centre
Also don’t forget the regular multi-sport sessions that happen:
 
Tyne & Wear
10-19 year olds – Wednesday’s 5.30pm-6.30pm at Blue Flames Sporting Club
5-10 year olds – 4th Sunday of the month 11am-12nn at West Moor Community Centre
Adults – Wednesday’s 10.30-11.30am at The Parks Sport Centre
Durham
10-19 year olds – Thursday’s 6.30-7.30pm at The Louisa Centre
5-10 year olds – 3rd Sunday of the month 10-11am at Belmont Community Association
Northumberland 
10-19 year olds – Friday’s 5.30-6.30pm at Sporting Club Cramlington
5-10 year olds – 2nd sunday of the month 10-11am at Beaconhill Community Centre
Adults – Tuesday’s 10.30-11.30am at the Willowburn Leisure Centre

Max Card

7th October 2021Lee Wilkinson

What’s A Max Card?

The Max Card is the UK’s leading discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission.

What’s On

There are thousands of discounted days out to be explored with your Max Card.

Their Aim

They aim to make the Max Card accessible to all eligible families across the UK with the help
of local authorities.

Apply Now

Early Help Team Parenting Courses

14th September 2021Lee Wilkinson

The Early Help Team currently run 2 workshops for parents who may need support and guidance on parenting. These courses are run every 4 weeks and are held virtually for 2.5 hours.

These workshops are as follows:

6-10 years – Pre-Teen Parenting Course
Parenting, routines and boundaries
Sleep
Internet Safety
Puberty
Brain Development
Behaviour and Emotional Regulation
Leading by Example

11-16 years – Teen Parenting Course
Behaviour and parenting
Sleep
Internet Safety
Brain Development
Mental Health
Drugs and Alcohol

If you feel would benefit from attending, please contact Glynis or Tracy on 01670 352556 and an application will be submitted on your behalf.

Parenting Teens and Parenting Pre-Teens Workshops

22nd June 2021Lee Wilkinson
Early Help Team have a Parenting teens and Parenting Pre-teens Workshop for parents and carers to attend. This is held virtually once a month throughout the year and is a 2-and-a-half-hour session. This is a snapshot of some of the problems parents face with their teenagers, guidance, and support.
If you would like a referal to be made on your behalf please contact either Glynis Burn or Tracy Henderson on 01670 352556.

North East Family Support Workshops

14th June 2021Lee Wilkinson

Please find below all the links and information for the workshops for the North East Family Support Pilot project.

Families can contact Jaime Dowling to register and receive regular updates: jaime.dowling@contact.org.uk

Flyer

Supporting your Child’s Sleep Thurs 17/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Makaton Taster Workshop Fri 18/06/2021 9.30-11.30
Understanding Sensory Processing Fri 18/06/2021 9.30-11.30
Supporting your Child’s Sleep Tues 22/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Money Matters Tues 22/06/2021 19.30-21.30
Money Matters Weds 23/06/2021 19.30-21.30
Encouraging Positive Behaviour Thurs 24/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Encouraging Positive Behaviour Tues 29/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Understanding Sensory Processing Tues 29/06/2021 13.30-15.30
How to Support Autistic Children with their Communication Skills Weds 30/06/2021 10.30-12.30
Makaton Taster Workshop Thurs 1/07/2021 9.30-11.30