Berkshire Healthcare is launching a new School Nursing advice and support line for children, young people and their families, to offer health advice and referral into the service for on-going support if needed.
The line will be available from 9am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
You can access this service by dialing 0118 9312111 and selecting ‘Option 4’ to speak to a School Nurse from our team.
Research suggests that children and young people with SEN are more likely to be the victims of bullying than those with no known disabilities.
Therefore it is critical that parents and teachers know how to spot the signs that a child is being bullied in order to intervene and support all those affected.
As per the school’s Anti-bullying Policy, if you suspect that your child is being bullied, immediately contact a member of school staff that you trust. The school will take your concerns seriously and work closely with you and your child to ensure that the matter is dealt with effectively.
Hello families,
I hope that you are all well. For those families that are struggling to find some calm at the moment, Childline have added a really lovely page to their website. It includes yoga videos, breathing exercises and a range of activities, including build your own happy place. I hope that you find it helpful.
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
Best wishes and take care,
Mrs Mullaney
#Coping – family life during lockdown guide
Please find attached a document from West Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group to support families during the lockdown. The document puts together some of the best reliable and free sources of information and advice to help you and your family to cope under lockdown.
Please find below a link to a free information book explaining coronavirus to children aged between 5 and 9 years of age. I hope that you find it helpful.
Take lots of care,
Mrs Mullaney
Please find below a link to a SEN resource bank for parents at carers. You will find lots of free resources and activity ideas from Speech and language therapists and Occupational therapists.
Follow the link below to access resources designed to support your child to understand and process information about the coronavirus. These resources were produced by clinicians and therapists working within the NHS.
You will find my recommendations for activities that you can complete with your child during the school closure via the Google Drive link on the main school’s website. However, below are some supplementary activities that you can use at home to promote the emotional wellbeing of your child. These may be especially appropriate if your child has special educational needs. Best wishes, Mrs Mullaney
Supporting Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
https://www.priorygroup.com/media/594863/understanding-childhood-anxiety-v1.jpg
https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdf.
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/
You will find my recommendations for activities that you can complete with your child during the school closure via the Google Drive link on the main school’s website. However, below are some supplementary activities that you can use at home to promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of your child. These may be especially appropriate if your child has special educational needs. Best wishes, Mrs Mullaney
Physical Wellbeing
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a discreet way for adults and children with hidden disabilities to show that they need additional support or just a little more time.
See the link below for more information.
https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/index.php
