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Tax-Free Childcare
Last reviewed: June 2023 Tax-Free Childcare You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled…Emotional Wellbeing Gateway (Mental Health Advice & Support Services)
Whether you are experiencing mental health issues, are worried about someone you care for, or want to know how to stay mentally well, the Gateway website is the place to go for families and professionals to access mental health support services in SuffolkI'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 mental Health Crisis Support Line on 111 and press option 2 (24/7) for anyone of any age in Norfolk and Suffolk. The video below…Information for volunteers, schools and practitioners
This page is to help volunteers, school staff and health professionals know where they can go for Mental Health information and support. Family Crisis Support: Contact NHS Crisis line. Call 111 and press option 2. 24/7 helpline offering immediate support for anyone of any age experiencing…Primary Mental Health Workers - Under 18 Wellbeing Service for Schools in Suffolk
What are Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs)? Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs) Under 18 Wellbeing Service, provides consultation, support and guidance to school staff working with children and young people who are showing mild to moderate mental health concerns. School staff and professionals, in East 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.…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…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…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…Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
EYPP is additional funding a childcare provider can claim for your child. It is an additional £302 per year (rising to £342 a year in 2023) to spend on enriching your three and four-year-old child’s early education. Last reviewed January 2023