Parenting & Wellbeing Support

We appreciate how difficult it can be to juggle work and family life sometimes. Here we will share information about courses, activities or suggested reading that you may find helpful.​

Parenting

Jigsaw Families​

We are pleased to be able to offer the Jigsaw Families Programme. To find more about how these classes might support you, visit the Jigsaw website:​

Jigsaw Education Group - Jigsaw Families Programme

Families in Focus​

Families in Focus works with children and families with multiple needs or whose needs are more complex, such as families:​

struggling with parenting and child behaviours, such as anxiety or violent outbursts​

who live with physical or mental health difficulties which have a significant impact on their wellbeing​

You can access the latest Families in Focus bulletin here ​

If you'd like support in talking to your child about difficult issues, have a look at the NSPCC website which has a wealth of information:​​

www.nspcc.org.uk​

Suggested reading​

The Whole-Brain Child by Dr Daniel J. Siegel and Dr Tina Payne Bryson​

Hold Onto Your Kids: Why Parents Need To Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté​

When the Parents Change, Everything Changes by Paul Dix​​

Wellbeing​​

If you have concerns regarding your child’s mental wellbeing, please talk to their teacher or contact our SENDCO, Kate Spens, to see how the school can support you.​​

For more information and suggested self-help ideas, go to:​

www.nhs.uk