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The majority of children and young people with special education needs (SEN) or disabilities will have the support they need within local mainstream early years settings, schools or colleges. This is called SEN Support. For some children and young people, there may be concerns about…Autism and Nature - Alex and Rosie learn about woods and trees
Our friends at Autism and Nature have a new book out: "Alex and Rosie learn about trees", complete with artwork, Widgit symbols and narration by Dame Virginia McKenna, star of the film 'Born Free'. It tells the story of two children, Alex and Rosie, who…Autumn Parent and Carer Wellbeing Workshops
Autumn term Parent and Carer Wellbeing Workshops The Psychology in Schools Team and the Under 18s Wellbeing Team have announced their new workshops to support parents and carers with managing their child's emotions, anxiety, and self-harm behaviours. Find out more and book a place.Barnardo's Phoneline Service
Barnardo’s phoneline service helps to guide families to emotional wellbeing support via the Emotional Wellbeing Hub helpline The Barnardo’s phoneline service is a new additional option that has been added to the Emotional Wellbeing Hub helpline to help support parents, carers and young people aged…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Achievement – May
May is Achievement: We all need to feel that we are achieving things and growing. These don’t have to be huge achievements either. Achievements can be small tasks, like cooking a meal for ourselves, which give us the sense that we are in control of our…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Control – January
January is Control - Get Moving: The new year is often seen as a fresh start, new year resolutions and usually feeling guilty about all those extra mince pies, chocolates and food we eat and sitting on the sofa for days. For some people the…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Emotional Connection – February
February is Emotional Connection: Sharing an emotional connection with another being, whether it’s a partner, close friend or relative, colleague or pet, is essential for mental health and wellbeing. And losing a person we are close to, human or animal, is distressing. Warning signs which arise…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Food and Drink – April
April is Food & Drink: Food & drink should be one of life’s pleasures; beyond just eating to live, experiencing new tastes, the feeling of being nourished, and the sense of community which comes from eating and drinking with others. Eat Well, Feel Well 'Eat Well,…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Meaning and Purpose – September
September is Meaning and Purpose: We are social beings who need to belong to groups. When we don’t feel that we are part of groups our stress and anxiety levels can go up. Reducing social isolation lowers stress levels and the risk to mental and physical…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Movement – July
July is Movement: What if we don’t have an exercise routine and don’t find the gym that appealing? For those of us who are not finely tuned athletes, we can still get the benefit of endorphins which boost our mood and promote emotional wellbeing.