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BUILDING CONNECTIONS – TACKLING LONELINESS

The NSPCC has launched Building Connections, a new online service developed to help young people tackle loneliness. Over 11 sessions, trained Building Connections befrienders support young people to develop tools and resilience to cope with feelings of loneliness.

Find out more: https://email.nspcc.org.uk/c/13Q4crurmxd6Z8cmkKniEMPlwdH

 

BARNARDO’S SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CARERS

Barnardo’s have a dedicated team who work alongside young carers on a one to one basis focusing on a whole family approach. With the use of young person led support plans they aim to ensure each young person feels listened to. Long term work enables us to offer significant support to young people and their parents with an emphasis on building resilience and self-esteem, exploring opportunities to get a break from caring and raising aspirations.

Team contact: lauren.wadey@barnardos.org.uk  

 

COST OF LIVING INFORMATION – PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

Here you will find signposts to the help that’s on offer - from financial support including information about benefits or help with budgeting, to where to go to get help with gas and electricity bills. Our hub also includes information on help with Council Tax, housing costs and support with food costs, as well as how to contact voluntary organisations working across the city. Remember - if you are struggling, you are not alone and there is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.

 https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/cost-living

 

HELPING YOUR CHILD PREPARE FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR – YOUNG MINDS

The prospect of starting a new school year will be exciting for many pupils and others might feel anxious after the long summer break. It can also be a particularly challenging time for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Young Minds has helpful information and advice on supporting your child with school anxiety, please see link below.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/school-anxiety-and-refusal/  

Here are a few things you can do to make their return to school as comfortable as possible:

 · Talk to your child about how they are feeling

 · Encourage positive talk about school and ask them what they're looking forward to

· Try to keep an open dialogue with your child’s school.

The Young Minds website also has tips for working with your child’s school if your child is having difficulties and finding extra help if you need it.