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ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY UK ISSUES WINTER WATER SAFETY ADVICE
Following the tragic deaths of four children in the West Midlands, our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic event, including the families and friends of those involved, as well the local community of Solihull, and all of the Emergency Services. The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has issued safety advice to ensure everyone is aware of the dangers around frozen water and what to do in an emergency. Here are some useful tips to help you know what to do in an emergency:
https://www.rlss.org.uk/news/royal-life-saving-society-uk-issues-winter-water-safety-advice
EDUCATE AGAINST HATE WEBSITE
The Educate Against Hate website has been developed by the Department for Education. It provides practical advice, support and resources to protect children from extremism and radicalisation. It also offers support and resources relating to safeguarding and online safety. There is a wealth of information and resources for teachers, school leaders and parents to support pupils at all ages and Key Stages. https://educateagainsthate.com/
In January they published a new resource for parents and carers of young people to help them better understand Prevent and what they can do to protect their child from influences of extremism and/or radicalisation. Find the resource here: https://educateagainsthate.com/resources/parents-and-carers-protecting-your-child-from-extremism-and-radicalisation-2023/
LEARN CPR IN 15 MINUTES FOR FREE – BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Be ready for that day with RevivR, British Heart Foundation’s fast, free and easy-to-use online training course. RevivR is their free, interactive, online CPR training course. In just 15 minutes, you can learn how to save a life and receive your very own CPR certificate. It couldn’t be simpler – you just need your mobile phone or tablet and a cushion to practise on. Start the training now, or save it for later and get it sent straight to your inbox, ready when you are.
Explore more: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes
CHILDLINE - DEAF ZONE
Do you know a child who is deaf or has hearing loss? Did you know children and young people can contact Child line using sign? You can have a 1-2-1 chat, send an email to a counsellor or use SignVideo. SignVideo lets you contact a counsellor through a BSL interpreter. You can use it between Monday – Friday, 8am - 8pm and on Saturdays, 8am - 1pm.
How to use SignVideo:
• Go to - https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/ask-sam/about-childline-asksam2/signvideo/ and click "allow webcam"
• when you're connected, an interpreter will appear on your screen
• You can chat to the interpreter in BSL
• they'll translate your conversation to the counsellor.
JEREMIAH'S JOURNEY
Jeremiah's Journey is a children's bereavement charity. They run a helpline on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 12 o'clock. Families and professionals are welcome to call us on 01752 424348 or email us with their telephone number at info@jeremiahsjourney.org.uk and one of the team will contact them during those times.
They also offer -
• Jeremiah's Friends 9-week Group - A 9-week group where we work with families where the bereavement has been traumatic in some way.
• Family Group Work - Working with and supporting a bereaved family using a variety of activities over 3-4 sessions.
• Story Group - A 4-week group for young children and their parents using storybooks to explore children's grief.
• EMDR Group - A group delivering EMDR therapy and resourcing to parents where the bereavement has been traumatic.
• Jeremiah's Journey Youth Group – An ongoing monthly peer to peer support youth group for tweens, which we are starting in the new year.