Pastoral Team Blog

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Treasure Trails - downloadable from £9.99

Follow a self-guided TREASURE TRAIL through the winding backstreets and hidden corners of local villages and towns.

Alternatives to calm down

Calm down is a phrase that I’m sure as parents we have all used at some point. As an adult it is possible you have been on the receiving end of this too. Being told to calm down can have a very negative impact. Click here to explore some alternatives.

Letting your child identify their strength

To help children thrive, recognising their strengths is just as important as working on their challenges. Here’s a cool—and crafty—way to identify your child’s strengths and connect them in a paper chain, or a “strengths chain.”

Staying safe while online gaming

Online gaming can offer many positive experiences. It can give children and young people the chance to escape into a virtual world, to learn, and to connect with others. However, there is a risk of children and young people viewing inappropriate content in games and being contacted by adults seeking to exploit them. Click here for an activity pack for parents and carers to deliver to their children exploring how they can stay safe while gaming:

Starting School

Starting primary school can be daunting for you and your child, but it marks the start of an exciting new chapter. If your little one is due to start primary school in the autumn term and you're feeling a bit emotional about it all, here are a few tips.

ADHD

ADHD When your child has ADHD, what can you do at home to help?

Coronavirus Advice for Parents and Carers

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Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Click here to access a range of support available to young people and their families

Online Safety at Home

Click here for links to age appropriate online safety at home activities from Think U Know.

Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development

Click here for free resources to support wellbeing and personal development.