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Young Carers in Suffolk
Suffolk County Council commissions Suffolk Family Carers to deliver support services for Young Carers up to the age of 18. The service helps young carers have a break from their caring role, reduce feelings of isolation, helping them create friendships, gaining peer support, build their confidence…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Sleep – June
June is Sleep: We all need the right amount of sleep in a 24-hour period, about eight hours for the average adult and less as we get older. What can we do to get better sleep? On this page you'll find some pointers which experts recommend.…Elective Home Education (EHE)
Educating your child at home Elective Home Education is where parents choose to exercise their legal right to take responsibility for educating their children at home or at home and in some other way which they choose, instead of sending them to school full time.…I'm worried about my child's mental health
Does your child need urgent help? If it's an emergency call 999. If it's not life threatening. Call NHS 111 and press option 2 for 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support. The video below titled 'Mental Health Myths (Mind your Language)' expains about common misunderstandings…Stress in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Why are children and young people effected by stress? Children and young people today are facing many pressures from many different sources. They are experiencing stress at school (homework, fitting in, bullying, tests), stress at home (parental separation, poverty, divorce, family expectations), and worldwide media…Anxiety in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Is it normal for children and young people to feel anxious? Anxious behaviour is common in children and young people. Most learn to deal with fears and worries. However, help may be needed if: They feel anxious more than other children/young people of their age and…Depression in children and young people
What is the difference between low mood and depression in children and young people? Low mood may come and go, whereas depression is when a child or young person is struggling with feelings of sadness over a long period of time that won't go away.…Self-harm in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
What is self-harm in children and young people? Self-harm is when someone does something to intentionally hurt themselves. Often a child or young person may self-harm to soothe deep sadness or express overwhelming emotions that they can’t communicate in words or clear thoughts. They might self-harm…Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
At Suffolk County Council we promote equality and inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, children in care, children in need, children with disabilities and children with special educational needs. This includes working with parents/carers and providers to remove any barriers to accessing early education and to…Finding and choosing childcare
Finding and choosing childcare can seem scary. Here is some information and advice to help you find the right type of care for your child. Last reviewed February 2022