Links for Parents/Carers
Anxiety
A guide for parents to help children understand, cope and become strengthened by their experiences of anxiety at a young age.
https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-expert-guide-to-help-your-child-with-anxiety
Mind You
Designed for parents and young people to help access information about mental health.
www.mindyou.org.uk
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE INFORMATION SERVICE
South Gloucestershire Council’s information and advice on:
- Education and Learning
- Health and Social Care
- Housing
- Safeguarding
www.southglos.gov.uk (access free at your local library)
Supportive Parents
The local Parent Partnership Service in South Gloucestershire. Supportive Parents are an independent organisation offering a free, confidential and impartial service to any parent who has a concern about their child’s education. Their aim is to provide you with all the information you need to understand the SEN process and improve your child’s education experience.
Information & Support Line is 0117 989 7725. It is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 2pm during term time, and an answer phone at all other times.
Website: www.supportiveparents.org.uk
Email: support@supportiveparents.org.uk
South Glos Parents and Carers
South Glos Parents and Carers for families with children with additional needs and disability
Website: www.sglospc.org.uk
OUTDOOR PURSUITS
Useful guides on outdoor safety including advice on:
- Stranger Danger
- First Aid Kits
- Staying Safe in the Sun
- Bicycle Safety
- Water Safety
- Travelling Aboard
Safety Guide – outdoorpursuits.com/resources/outdoor-safety-guide
Another Safety Guide – www.nsc.org/act/events/Pages/be-safe-when-being-active-outdoors
Nationwide Support