A BIG thankyou to Greggs who donated money to our school which allowed each child to make their own āWellbeing Easter Packā
This is what Class B6 made.
We are pleased to be able to share with you the seventh Northumberland SENDĀ Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)Ā informationĀ newsletter.
This issue includes:
- Information, Advice and Support Service Information Newsletter April 2022
- National Autistic Society 2022 Diary Dates
- Useful Vision May/June Activities 2022
- Information below about the ChatHealth Texting service for 11-19 year olds in Northumberland (see attachment).
School Health is relaunching the ChatHealth Texting service for 11ā19-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.Ā Ā 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 aĀ promotional image for the service with the number young people can use to access ChatHealth and seek advice.
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 Place2Beās parenting experts. Itās 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 childrenās 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.
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/
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.
Well done to everyone at The Dales for taking part in Childrenās Mental Health week!Ā You have been thinking about what makes you feel good, creatively expressing feelings and emotions and you dressed in your most colourful clothing to express yourself on Wednesday.Ā There were some fabulously bright colours and hairstyles, you all looked great!
Keep remembering our five top tips for wellbeing; keep active, connect, give, take notice and keep learning!Ā
