Information and Advice for Parents, Carers and Families
Parents can access support here via Spurgeons - who run services to support families.
Mrs Spanswick - our SENCO - is also available to help families.
Click here to view some helpful resources to support young people's mental health.
'Shelf - help' books
Reading well for children recommends reading to help you deal with worries, feel better and boost your mood.
If you click on the image on the left, you can download a copy of this leaflet which recommends books dealing with a whole range of topics ranging from dealing with tough times to learning more about different conditions (ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, OCD etc)
The books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals (from public libraries, NHS England, Mind, the Royal College of GPs, and the School Library Association) and co-produced with children and families.
The booklist is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11), but includes a wide range of reading levels to support less confident readers, and to encourage children to read together with their siblings and carers.
If you find a book that interests you, sign-up to your local library where you can borrow it for FREE.
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council
An excellent website that is full of useful information. The WPCC is an independent organisation which is managed and run by parent carers, for parent carers.
Barnardo's
To find out more information about Young Carers, please watch the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT5GIm-ZLPw&feature=youtu.be&safe=active
You can also find out more information about what support is offered to Young Carers and who to contact if you think a child is eligible, by visiting the Wiltshire Local Offer:
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/children-young-people-young-carers
Free Courses
To find out more information about these courses and all of the courses currently run by the Family Hub, click on this link.
Short Breaks and days out for children
Click here to find out more information about Inclusive Wiltshire.
Splash
Splash provides free, positive activities for young people facing ‘challenges in their lives’. Splash provides a fun, supportive, encouraging environment where young people can have new, positive experiences, make friends, develop skills and increase their confidence and self-esteem.
To find out more about the SPLASH activities, visit the Youth Action website by clicking here.
Please see Mrs Spanswick or Mrs Prout if you would like your child to take part in the SPLASH activities.
