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  • Is your teenager in an abusive relationship?

    in a confrontational way. Say you're worried about them and ask if everything's OK. Even if they don't talk to you at this point, they might go away and think about things, and talk to you later. Show your support Tell your child they can always come to you, no matter what. Victims of abuse can…

  • Recognising the signs of domestic violence

    pregnancy, it can get worse over the nine months. Whatever your situation, you can get help and support for domestic violence. How do I know if I am experiencing abuse? If you answer yes to one or more of the following questions, you may be in an abusive relationship. Has your partner tried to keep…, including sexually? If you think you may be in an abusive relationship, there are lots of people who can help you. Find out where to get help and support for domestic violence. If you need help call 0808 2000 247, the free 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline. Article provided by NHS…

  • How to contact your Early Help Hub

    Downloads and Links How to contact your Early Help Hub To request a Early Help service, you can complete an Early Help Assessment Part 1 form (see in Downloads and Links section) and return it by secure email or post. The screening teams in Early Help services respond to requests for a service about a child or young person. Screening workers will: provide advice and guidance to other professionals identify whether a family can be supported through existing local services, if further support is needed or a more detailed assessment is required process early help part assessment part 1 forms for consideration at early help gateway meetings identify any immediate Child Protection concerns that may need a social work assessment respond to requests for a service from Social Care for a family However, if the needs of the family are more complex, you should complete a Family…

  • About Us

    Who are the Youth Voice and Influence Service? The Youth Voice and Influence Service are a team of professionally qualified youth and community workers. They all have a passion for actively listening to young residents’ voice. What is Youth Voice & Influence? By Youth Voice & Influence we mean listening to young people, valuing what we hear and acting upon it to make positive change. We support and empower young people to lead, shape and produce their own activities and programmes. We ensure that we have the mechanisms in place to support young people to be involved in decision making at all levels. What sort of things do the Youth Voice and Influence Service do We support young residents to think creatively about solutions to issues that are most important to them. Here are a few examples: SOME MOMENTS (youtube.com) be THAT mate (youtube.com) BOUNCE HATE (youtube.com) …

  • What is masking?

    Masking To mask or to camouflage are words used to describe children and young people who are trying to hide parts of themselves. They often do this as a way of fitting in. Masking may involve hiding certain behaviours. Behaviours the person finds comfort in, but fear others would think are wei…

  • SEND Improvement

    at the opportunities to do things in a different way. Develop and test new approaches to help us identify and meet needs as early as possible. This will be in the most appropriate way, to support the best possible outcomes. Create a long-term delivery plan. This will continue the pace of improvement…: children/young people parents/carers partners Trialling a new way to understanding needs. This will look at the whole child/young person including what they are good at. We will look to support better conversations between schools, families and partners. We will be looking at using…

  • Childcare options for parents

    with disabilities have access to the premises. Specialist services can provide support and advice to parents and childcarers about children’s play, learning and development. They include: Early Years Inclusion Team for 0 to 5 year olds (SEN Early Years). Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service (SNIPS) for children attending mainstream out of school and holiday clubs. There are also specialist support teams for children with a diagnosis of Autism, Hearing Impairment or Visual Impairment. Find childcare for children and more information using the Local Offer web pages. You can also filter the childcare listings by the support you need. View all childminders View Holiday clubs View all nurseries View all pre-schools View all play-groups …

  • Choosing Childcare: Things to consider and questions to ask

    Consider: Is the setting convenient for your home or work? What can you afford to pay? If it’s a Government funded place, can you afford to pay for any extras? What level of support does your child need? Ask: Are parents encouraged to be involved (especially if it’s… meals and snacks. If your child has a special diet, how is this catered for? If your child has additional support needs: How will those needs be met? What training or experience do they have? Is there a settling in period when your child starts? What is their complaints policy…

  • Your mental health and well-being after giving birth

    and support you may need. Knowing more about some of the things that new mums can struggle with may help you feel more prepared - have a look at Tommy's advice on planning ahead for after the birth . You're not alone Remember that you're not alone if you are feeling low. Up to 1 in 5 women develop mental health problems such as depression or anxiety during pregnancy, or in the first year after childbirth. If you are worried about the way you are feeling, please talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP. Further help and support For more advice and tips on coping with emotional changes, stress and anxiety during (and after) pregnancy, have a look at: Tommy's: Emotional changes in pregnancy The NHS website: Mental health problems and pregnancy PANDAS: Information and support for parents affected by perinatal mental illness …

  • Mental health before and during pregnancy

    and your baby. They will also discuss what care and support are available to you and will help you to plan the healthiest start possible for you and your baby. Find out more on the NHS webpage Your mental health and well-being during pregnancy Pregnancy brings different feelings – some good… it. You can always talk to your midwife or GP. They will point you in the right direction for all the support that you need, without judgment. You can also share any concerns with your partner, friends or family.…