Warwickshire School Health & Wellbeing Service
In a year of uncertainty and upheaval, it’s no surprise that many families are facing difficulties in their daily lives. Children and young people may be feeling anxious, frustrated, sad, stressed and many other difficult emotions, which may contribute to wider issues such as sleep disorders, substance misuse and challenging behaviour.
While it’s not unusual to be dealing with these problems, that doesn’t mean they can be ignored if they are impacting on your or your child’s wellbeing, or that families have to go through this alone. As we enter the Christmas holidays and move into the New Year, it’s important to reiterate that help is here when you need it.
https://www.compass-uk.org/news/parents/help-at-christmas/
The Family Support Line & Parenting Presentations
As Christmas fast approaches and we reach the end of what has been a very challenging year, the Early Help and Targeted Support team wanted to share with you some recorded parenting presentations:
- Top tips for co-parenting at Christmas
- Game plan for teenagers
- Christmas with children aged 5 – 11 years
- Internet safety advice at Christmas
- Top Tips for parents & carers of children with SEND at Christmas
The Family Support Line – 01926 412412 will continue to operate during the festive period offering advice, support and guidance for parents, carers and professionals.
Monday 21 December – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Tuesday 22 December – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Wednesday 23 December – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Thursday 24 December – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Christmas Day – closed
Boxing Day – closed
Monday 28 December – closed
Tuesday 29 December – closed
Wednesday 30 December – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Thursday 31 December – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Friday 1 January – closed
Monday 4 January – 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
The team are planning a comprehensive range of free parenting programmes for delivery during 2021 which will be advertised on the Warwickshire website and can be booked through Eventbrite:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families/parenting-courses
Facing Hardship
For information about wider support from the council and other services, go to:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/facinghardship
The leaflet about help with food access and money management is available at:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/winterhardship
COVID SUPPORT
For the latest COVID support and advice please visit:
https://schools.warwickshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-toolkit-schools-early-years-settings/1