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Staying Mentally Well
This page provides information about looking after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, and where you can get advice and support. How to look after your mental health We all have mental health! "Good mental health is a general feeling of happiness where we can…Addiction
This page provides information about addiction, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of addiction People who suffer from an addiction have an uncontrollable urge and compulsion to use dangerous substances or to engage in harmful activities despite knowing the negative consequences these…Sleep
This page provides information about sleep hygiene advice. Why is sleep important to our Mental Health? Sleep ‘recharges’ the brain at the end of each day, just like we need to charge a mobile phone battery after prolonged use. Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle allows…Depression
This page provides information about depression, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of low mood and depression Low mood and depression affects people differently. You may feel down, sad, upset or tearful, empty or num, feel anxious, hopeless or worthless, You may no longer…What’s on - Get involved
Get involved in local events, stay up to date with the latest news, surveys and opportunities in Suffolk, meet other parents and tell us your views. If you would like to include information on this page, please email localoffer@suffolk.gov.uk.Trauma
This page provides information and support about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) Overview of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a stressful, frightening or distressing event or serious injury. Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can include: flashbacks, reoccurring…Roles of health professionals
Children and young people aged 0 – 25 and their parents and carers may talk to a wide range of health professionals to find support. The different job roles and titles can become confusing, this page provides information on professionals who may come into contact…Suffolk's SEND Strategy 2017 - 2020
Please note: this page refers to the 2017-2020 SEND Strategy. For information about the 2021-2023 strategy click here. We have also developed a more detailed action plan that supports the strategy delivery and this, alongside the strategy forms our Ofsted/CQC SEND statement of action,which has…Cognition & Learning Service - Engagement Model
Welcome to the Engagement Model information site for Suffolk. This area is aimed at SENDcos and teachers who are working with pupils with significant and profound learning needs. What is the engagement model? The Engagement Model is the statutory assessment tool for all young people…What to expect from a school or setting
Schools and settings are responsible for meeting the needs of a range of children and young people by providing high quality teaching and support which is adapted to the needs of individual children so they can make good progress in their learning and, in the…