Parent courses from Family Lives

Please see below for information about 3 online parent workshops, taking place this term, which are being offered by ‘Family Lives’ and funded by HCC. The following courses are being offered: 1. Bringing Up Confident Children for Parents of Children aged 5 to 13 with ADHD (1 x 6-week group) 2. Bringing Up Confident Children … Read more

Tips for building resilience in children

BBC Bitesize have published an article about building resilience in children, which will be helpful for so many children in these very uncertain times. Please find the link to the article below. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zy4rn9q?xtor=ES-211-[33061_PANUK_SOT_24_SNO_SendAS1to8Opens_RET]-20200618-[bbcbitesize_fivewaystobuildyourchildsresilience_parenting]

Parenting resources from ‘Parenting for Lifelong Health’

Please find below a link to parenting resources to support during COVID-19. They include information on topics such as keeping calm and managing stress, talking about COVID-19 and learning through play amongst others. The resources are available in 90 languages! https://www.covid19parenting.com/

Public Health COVID-19 Webinar for Young People

A recording of the LIVE Young People’s COVID-19 webinar is now available to view via the link below. It may be of interest to some of our older children. The webinar addressed questions that have been raised by young people.  The webinar panel included Professor Jim McManus, Herts Director of Public Health; Councillor Tim Hutchings, … Read more

Updated information about Emotional Wellbeing for children

Below is a link to updated sources of information to support children’s emotional well-being, provided by the Educational Psychology Service. If you have any concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Delaney, the SENDCo/Mental Health Lead at school: senco@wransom.herts.sch.uk

Online parenting groups relating to ADHD or parenting pre-teens/teens

Family Lives are delivering free onlie parenting groups during Covid-19 to support parents.  The groups, funded by Herts County Council, are aimed at parents of : ·         Pre Teens/Teens showing challenging behaviour and/or where there is a family first assessment, child in need or child protection plan ·         Children with ADHD Please find further details below, including … Read more

Schools and Families Advice Line

The ‘Schools and Families Advice Line’ is a new service, offering emotional wellbeing advice and early help to children, families and schools. The flyer, with details about how to access the advice line, is below.