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Parents, carers and guardians can provide valuable support to young people making education and careers choices.

You do not need to have all of the answers, but listening to young people and exploring different education and careers choices with them can make a big impact.

It's never too early to start the conversation about their next steps. This advice is designed to help guide you through that conversation with a young person.

Remember, you do not have to cover everything during one conversation. You can have as many conversations as you need and pick up where you left off.

Help them assess their skills and interests

You could start by getting them to talk about what they're good at and what interests them. If they find this hard, they might want to take a short assessment to help them identify some of their skills.

You can use the results of the assessment to look at some of the suggested careers together. You could talk about:

the different careers and whether they have anything in common

which careers they do and do not like and why

This should help them understand what interests them and could be used to start exploring different careers.

Work out what options are available to them

It's a good idea for young people to explore the different education and career options available to them. Whether they've already had some thoughts about what they want to do next, or if they do not have any ideas, it's helpful to find out about all of the choices available.

Doing this can help to open up new ideas and allows them to challenge any assumptions they have.

You could explore different careers that are available, make a note of the ones that interest them and look for related careers.

It's important to encourage them to explore different careers, not just the ones they know about.

Help decide which of the options are best for them

Once you have a good idea of what options are available, work with the young person to start to look in more detail at the specific careers that interest them.

For each job, help them find out:

what qualifications they will need

what the day to day tasks are

what the job progression possibilities are

Keep a record of which careers you've looked at and how suitable they are.

Outline their next steps

Once you've got a list of potential careers that the young person is interested in, you can start to plan how to get there. Even if they have not decided exactly what they're aiming for, knowing about the different routes and options is a good place to start.

The Skills for Careers young people area is a great place for young people to start if they want to know more about all of the education and training options available to them.

Speak to an adviser

If the young person is at school or college they can speak to their careers leader about working with a careers adviser to discuss their next steps. You should be able to find the name and contact details of the careers leader and a summary of the careers programme on the school or college website.

Those over the age of 13 can chat to a National Careers Service careers adviser. If they're under 13, it's okay for a parent, carer or guardian to call on their behalf.

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For information and support around attendance, please contact Mrs Rose or Mrs Dunn via the main school telephone number (01205 480352) or email joanna.rose@williamlovell.laat.co.uk or kim.dunn@williamlovell.laat.co.uk

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When children attend school consistently they are more likely to do well in their work but also build strong relationships and feel connected with the school community. It also demonstrates reliability which will help prepare children for life beyond education and looks positive to future employers.

By law, parents are responsible for ensuring all children of compulsory school age attend school or are educated at home. If your child misses school for at least 10% of the time they will be classed as persistently absent, which is treated seriously (unless there is a valid reason such as serious illness). You will be considered to be breaking the law and can be fined or even prosecuted.

Types of absence

Unauthorised absence - when children miss school without permission, for example a birthday treat, a day trip, over-sleeping, taking a long weekend or shopping.

Authorised absence - only the headteacher can authorise absences. You must apply for permission every time and they may also request further evidence to support the reasons. The school should inform you of their procedure.

If your child is too ill to attend, you should inform the school and give them an idea of when they will return. It's important to stay in touch with the school about longer term illness so that they can work with you to minimise disruption to your child's learning.

Supporting good attendance

If your child is anxious or worried about going to school, ask the school for help. Every child is entitled to additional support to help them engage with learning and there will sometimes be named staff who have a specific responsibility for this.

School refusal

School refusal is often known as school phobia. For many children it's a temporary state, but for some families it is more serious.

Talk to the school as soon as you are worried. Find out if your child has unexplained absences or lateness that you do not know about - sometimes children do not behave at home and school in the same way. See if the teachers have noticed changes in mood or behaviour. Perhaps something has happened at school or there could be something bubbling under the surface that you are not aware of.

Don't jump to conclusions - you may think you know what the problem is but you need to talk to your child and the teacher. Try not to interrogate or blame and don't rush into decisions. Work together with the school and once you have come up with a plan, stick to it for at least half a term. It's important to have this consistency to increase your child's sense of security and give them a routine. It also gives everyone the chance to evaluate the success of the strategy.

There is further information on the law surrounding school attendance in each of the regions.

A child could be excluded for a number of reasons including breaches of the behaviour policy, or the actions of a parent but it's important to know that most schools will only exclude a child as a last resort. Your child can't be sent home unless it's formally recognised as an exclusion.

If your child is excluded the headteacher should notify you of the period of the exclusion and their reasons without delay.

They should also provide you with the following information in writing as soon as is possible:

The reason for the exclusion

The number of days the child is going to be excluded for, or letting you know that it is permanent

Your right to make representations to Governing Body about the exclusion, and how your child can be involved in this

How these representations can be made

Whether or not you are legally entitled to attend a meeting with the governors (and your right to bring representation or a friend if you are entitled to attend)

The days on which (during the first five days of exclusion) that your child must not be present in a public place

The decision to exclude permanently should be ​"in response to a serious breach or persistent breaches of the school's behaviour policy; and where allowing the pupil to remain in school would seriously harm the education or welfare of the pupil or others in the school".

What happens next?

Following exclusion, either fixed term or permanent, you may be entitled to attend a meeting with the Governing Body of your school.

If the exclusion is for less than five days you do not have a legal right to attend a Governing Body meeting. You can make your representations in writing, and the Governors must consider them, however they cannot direct the child to be reinstated.

If the exclusion is for more than five but less than 15 days and you would like to make representations, you should make these in writing to the Chair of Governors. The Governing Body must consider reinstatement of your child within 50 school days. If you do not want to make representations, the Governors are not required to consider reinstating your child.

If the exclusion is for more than 15 days or is permanent the Governing Body must consider the reinstatement of the pupil within 15 school days. You have the right to attend a meeting and make your representations in person and you are also allowed to bring a representative or friend to support you in the meeting. If the school is a local authority school, a local authority representative will also attend.

If the exclusion would cause a child to miss a public examination or national curriculum test the Governing Body must consider reinstatement of the pupil within 15 school days. The Governing Body should also, as far as reasonably practicable, try and review the exclusion before the date of the test or exam; however you still have the right to make your representations.

The Local Authority has a duty to provide education from the sixth day of the exclusion. It is recommended that you accept the school place offered by the local authority, even if you are not happy with the placement, as if you refuse the local authority's duty is discharged and the duty would then fall on you to home educate or find an alternative school.

Following the meeting

In the case of both a fixed term (over five days) and a permanent exclusion, if the Governing Body decides to reinstate a pupil, the school are under a legal duty to add an amendment to the child's educational record which indicates the exclusion was overturned.

If your child has been given a fixed term exclusion and isn't reinstated, there is no further right of appeal; however you are within your rights to make a formal complaint to the school to raise your concerns. The complaint should be made in line with the schools own complaints procedure.

For permanent exclusions you have the right to escalate the appeal to the Independent Review Panel. You have 15 school days from receiving the Governor's decision to lodge your appeal and the Governing Body should give you details of when and where you should do this. You should submit as much evidence as you feel is necessary to support your case.

You are also able to bring a claim of discrimination if you feel that the exclusion arose as a result of discrimination.

Independent Review Panel

The Panel should meet within 15 school days of receiving your application (however, they can adjourn if necessary). You have the right to make written and oral representations to the panel, and any evidence should be circulated at least five days before the review.

If you have requested a SEN Expert they can inform the panel of how SEN may have been relevant to the exclusion. If the SEN expert does not attend, but you have requested one, you can ask the hearing to be adjourned until an expert is available.

The Independent Review Panel will notify you, in writing, of their decision and the reasons for that decision. They cannot direct reinstatement of the pupil. They can send the case back to the Governing Body to reconsider their decision.

Even if you tell the panel that you do not want the child to return to the school, the Independent Review Panel should treat the case the same way. If the Independent Review Panel does not recommend the Governing Body reconsider their decision, there is no further right of appeal.
What happens if the Governing Body has to reconsider?
This does not guarantee that the child will return to the school. The Governing Body should reconvene within 10 days of the Independent Review Panel decision and should seriously consider whether the child should be reinstated, however the outcome could still be the same.

If the Governing Body offers to reinstate the pupil, you can refuse and an amendment will be added to the child's educational record to explain that the decision has been overturned, and the basis for the Governors decision.

If you do wish for the child to return, the amendment will be added in the same way and the child will be able to return, however the school may request you attend a reintegration meeting.

If the Governing Body refuses to reinstate your child, unfortunately the options to challenge this are limited. You cannot take it back to the Independent Review Panel, but you could consider legal action through Judicial Review. You would need to find a Public Law Solicitor in your area to try and challenge this.

For more information and guidance read the full Child Law Advice Service information guide or call their advice line on 0300 3305 485 or visit childlawadvice.org.uk

Encouraging positive behaviour

There are lots of reasons for difficult or challenging behaviour so if you're told your child's behaviour requires improvement, it's important to put aside your emotions, do some fact-finding, and work together with your child and their teachers to get the best outcome.
Listen to your child without judgement
Have open conversations with your child and listen closely to what they tell you. Let them talk freely about what it's like at school, and ask what goes well as well as what doesn't. Older children will be able to tell you in more detail, but try and encourage your child to focus on facts rather than emotions and opinions.

Wait until your child has finished before moving on to discuss what might make things better for them. Try to avoid saying anything that might (unintentionally) reinforce or make worse any negative feelings they have about themselves or school, like ​"you shouldn't feel that way" or ​"your teacher shouldn't do that".
Find out what the school expects
Once you've got a handle on your child's view of the situation, make an appointment to speak to their teacher. Prepare for the meeting by reading the school behaviour policy, so you'll have a good understanding of what's expected and how the school promotes positive behaviour for learning.

The relationship you have with your child's teacher and school will certainly affect how you feel about going in for this kind of meeting. If you're at all worried about it, read our tips for communicating with the school.
Talk to your child's teacher
Just as you had an open, non-judgmental conversation with your child, try and do the same with their teacher. Listen to what they tell you before asking questions or talking about solutions. Take with you some notes from the conversations you've had with your child, and a list of questions you'd like to ask. If you're not clear on what the school's behaviour policy is, or why they manage behaviour in the way they do, ask your child's teacher to explain their reasons.

There's lots of information that will be useful for you to share too, like a list of the things you do at home that support positive behaviour for learning, and some examples of any challenges you've faced in the past (or now), including what has, or hasn't worked.

Discuss any concerns you have about how school affects your child, for example if they're struggling with homework, reluctant to go to school, or showing any signs of anxiety or stress. If there's something going on at home that could be affecting their behaviour at school, like a sick relative or a house move, it's really helpful for teachers to know about it - any personal information you share will be treated with confidence.

In a nutshell, the more open the communication is between home and school, the easier it will be to work together to make school life happier for your child.
Promote positive behaviour at home
When your child does something great, like working hard on a project (not necessarily school-related), showing kindness to friends or family, or being persistent at something - let them know you've noticed their efforts by telling them so, and remind them they should be proud of themselves too.

Be a good role model. We can all have our off days, but don't underestimate the power of being a good role model for your kids. If you want them to be respectful, kind (online as well as in the ​'real' world), and feel positive about school, then make sure they see you behaving that way too. If you have rules in place, like doing homework before TV, or no phones at the dinner table, the whole family needs to stick to them.

Support their learning. Talk positively about school and let your child know you're there to support their learning at home, support them at exam time, attend parents' evenings, and (as much as you can) go along to other school events.
Seek expert help if you're worried
If you're worried that your child's behaviour isn't improving, or they're struggling to cope, make an appointment to speak to the staff member responsible for pastoral care at your child's school. If you're concerned there could be an underlying condition affecting their behaviour, contact your GP or other family health professional.

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Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives, for instance, illness, work or having a baby are possible causes.

A few sleepless nights are usually nothing to worry about, but it can become an issue if a lack of sleep starts to affect your daily life.

Learn more about signs you might be sleep deprived, common symptoms of insomnia and if poor sleep hygiene or sleep habits could be the reason.

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Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe a child or young person who has severe difficulty in attending school due to emotional factors. This can result in prolonged absences from school.

EBSA can present differently across individuals, but can show as:

low or intermittent attendance

high sensitivity or reactivity

low mood and anxiety (fear of talking to teachers, fears around academic performance)

social isolation

signs of emotional distress that affects their ability to function at school, such as difficulties forming relationships with teachers and peers

developmental differences that fundamentally shape perception and action in ways that cause significant challenges in emotional self-regulation and social functioning (autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD).

What isn't EBSA?

It is crucial to have a clear and accurate understanding of EBSA to enable accurate identification of children or young people experiencing EBSA. There is a clear difference between those children or young people that are absent from school as a result of EBSA as opposed to parentally condoned absence (where a caregiver deliberately keeps or supports keeping a child or young person away from school for various reasons) or truancy, which is linked to non-anxiety-based absenteeism.

For situations such as this there are other routes of support and challenge that schools should take.

Why does EBSA happen?

EBSA can occur suddenly or develop gradually over time. Behaviours can also range from occasional reluctance to attend school to complete avoidance resulting in non-attendance. EBSA should not be thought of as a deliberate act of defiance as it is a complex issue with no single cause.

Reasons are often complex and multi-faceted across environmental factors (both at home and school) as well as individual child factors.

Any identified factors are unlikely to be static and fixed. What led to the initial school avoidance may not be what leads to persistent avoidance and non-attendance. What appears to be the cause of the issue may be the consequence.

Risk factors

There are a number of risk factors that can influence EBSA. These can include, but are not limited to, difficulties with managing and regulating emotions, low levels of self-confidence or self-esteem, high levels of family stress, relationship difficulties or academic demands. It is often the interaction between risk factors (across school, family and child or young person) that results in EBSA behaviours.

Resilience factors

While risk factors have been identified that place children at greater risk of EBSA, it is important to also consider, identify and build areas of strength or resilience available for the child, family and school. These resilience factors help to protect children and young people from maintaining EBSA behaviours, and promote successful school inclusion. Resilience factors can include, but are not limited to, emotion regulation strategies, motivation for change, willingness to work in partnership and an openness and commitment to trying to understand how the child or young person may be different and how this may affect them at school.

Push and pull factors

Risk and resilience factors can also be separated into push and pull factors. EBSA is most likely to occur when the risks overwhelm the resilience, and when the pull factors (that encourage school avoidance) take over the push factors (that encourage school attendance).

Anxiety

EBSA is often associated with feelings of anxiety in children and young people. Think of anxiety as the brain's alarm system being overly sensitive (very sensitive to breaking news). It's constantly guessing that something bad might happen, even when there is no real danger. It's like your body sending a red alert that something is not right (an error), but you're not exactly sure what the problem is. This could make a child or young person feel worried, nervous, or scared more frequently than usual. It's like their brain is seeing shadows in the dark and interpreting them as monsters, even though they are safe in their bedroom.

For children and young people who are going through this, these feelings might be so strong and unpleasant that they start to worry about how to make them less intense. Just like how you might feel nervous before a big test or game, it's normal for everyone to feel anxious or unsure at times. But for children and young people who struggle going to school because of their anxiety or experience of error, these feelings are not just a little bit nervous or unsure - they are very intense and uncomfortable and frequently uncontrollable.

Some children and young people experience such heightened levels of anxiety that it negatively impacts on their ability to attend and cope in school. Children and young people's avoidance of school reflects an attempt to preserve emotional security by shielding themselves from the stress, threats or social isolation they feel at school. Their avoidance may increase the certainty of feeling better away from stress and reduce the uncertainty about dealing with challenges at school. However, it also makes it increasingly difficult to return because it strengthens their beliefs about experiencing unpleasant feelings, which cause much distress and limits the opportunities to gradually overcome their difficulties. Moreover, the social network weakens, the academic gaps grow, and the fear of returning to school takes over. The complex context of school feels less and less safe and predictable as a result.

Anxiety may be the triggering, but also a maintaining factor of EBSA. The greater the avoidance of situations that cause fear or distress, the more difficult it will become to deal with it. With each individual situation, it is therefore crucial for schools and involved agencies to work together with the child or young person and their family and as early as possible to understand why the child or young person is reluctant to attend school. Lincolnshire's Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA pathway) enables this to happen.

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If you're looking for further help on anything, be it allergies, breastfeeding or relationships, find the right organisation to contact from our list below.

If you'd like to suggest a support organisation for this page, please email us at help@netmums.com

Addiction

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Help and support if you are struggling with an alcohol addiction.

Action on Addiction National charity offering expert advice as well as residential rehab and community-based addiction treatment.

Addaction A drug, alcohol and mental health charity that supports people to make lasting change.

Al-Anon Providing support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's alcoholism.

Adoption

Adoption UK A national charity offering practical support and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents.

CoramBAAF An alphabetical listing of fostering and adoption agencies all over the the UK.

First 4 Adoption Detailed advice and information if you're thinking of adopting a child. It can give clear and impartial information about adopting and put you in touch with adoption agencies in your area.

Gov.uk Detailed overviews of the UK government's adoption processes.

PAC-UK Offers therapy, support, advice and counselling for anyone affected by adoption.

TACT (The Adolescent and Children's Trust) The UK's largest fostering and adoption charity and voluntary agency, TACT helps to find families for children and young people in the care of local authorities.

Adult health

Macmillan Cancer Support Providing physical, emotional and financial support to families affected by cancer.

Autism

National Autistic Society The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families - offering information, resources and support.

Baby and child health

Allergy UK The UK's leading allergy charity with a free helpline offering support and information to those suffering from allergies.

Asthma UK Providing expert advice and support for families dealing with asthma.

Bliss The leading UK charity for babies born premature or sick. It supports families with a baby in neonatal care and work with health professionals to provide training and improve care for babies in SCBU.

British Heart Foundation Funds research into cures and treatments for heart and circulatory diseases, and provides information and support for anyone affected by them.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust A charity offering resources, as well as practical and financial support for families dealing with Cystic Fibrosis.

Diabetes UK Provides information and advice for people managing both Type I and Type II diabetes.

ERIC A charity dedicated to offering support to children and teens with bowel and bladder problems.

Group B Strep Support The only national charity dedicated to providing up-to-date information and support to families affected by Strep B.

NHS The most comprehensive and up-to-date medical advice from the NHS. Contact 111 to speak to a medical professional for health advice.

Breastfeeding

La Leche League Trained breastfeeding counsellors provide breastfeeding support from pregnancy onwards at meet-ups across Great Britain.

Lactation Consultants of Great Britain A national register of certified consultants to offer specialist help and advice to breastfeeding mothers.

Birth

Birth Trauma Association A charity that supports women who've suffered difficult births.

Doula UK Voluntary network to help pregnant women to find a doula to support them during pregnancy and childbirth.

Which? Birth Choice Dedicated to helping you decide where to give birth.

Child and teen wellbeing

Anti-Bullying Network Open to teachers, parents and young people - providing support to tackle bullying in schools.

Barnardo's Providing varied support to the most vulnerable children across the UK, whether the issue is child poverty, sexual exploitation, disability or domestic violence.

Beat Eating Disorder Charity Support services for those with anorexia, bulimia, overeaters and carers, including friends and family members affected.

Childline A confidential helpline for children and young people - you can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything that's concerning you.

FRANK Confidential information and advice on drugs.

FPA (Family Planning Association) A charity offering education, information and advocacy about sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing.

NSPCC Worried about a child? You can report your concerns, even if you're unsure, to the NSPCC via its helpline. Open 24/7, get advice from professional counsellors.

Young Minds A guide to the NHS's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for young people and parents.

Contraception

Marie Stopes Offers a service to help you find the right contraction to best suit your personal needs.

Sexwise The official website of the Family Planning Association (FPA), Sexwise gives honest advice about contraception and STIs.

Domestic abuse

24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline A completely confidential, nationwide service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends and others calling on their behalf. Translations facilities and service for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing are available.

Domestic Violence Assist Helping victims of domestic violence arrange emergency court hearings to apply for an Injunction Order. It can help you complete all the necessary paper work and even arrange a solicitor to attend court with you.

Everyman Project A charity aimed at helping violent, angry and abusive men change their behaviour.

ManKind A national charity providing help and support for male victims of domestic abuse.

Refuge A national domestic violence helpline for women and children, with a network of refuges across the country.

Education

Advisory Centre for Education Providing support on school-based issues, such as bullying, exclusions, special needs and appealing against a school decision.

British Dyslexia Association The BDA offers advice, information and help to dyslexic people, their families and professionals who support them.

DSE Working to improve early intervention and education for children with Down syndrome around the world.

Dyslexia Assist Founded by a group of parents and children who struggled through the education system. Its website offers help and practical advice, plus it's written in dyslexic font and has speech-to-text software.

Mencap A free service offering advice and information for those with a learning disability.

Family support

Family Lives A national charity which provides help with all aspects of family life. From pregnancy to primary school or divorce and separation. Whatever the situation, it can help.

Family Rights Group A confidential service that supports parents and other family members whose children are involved with, or need, social care services.

Home-Start One of the leading family support charities in the UK, helping parents with young children deal with whatever life throws at them.

Fostering

Fosterline A free, confidential helpline offering information for current and prospective foster carers. Provides confidential, impartial advice.

The Fostering Network The UK's leading fostering charity and membership organisation, offering support to those who foster and improving opportunities for fostered children and young people.

Gov.uk Detailed overviews of the UK's fostering processes.

Fertility

Fertility Network UK The national charity for anyone who has ever experienced fertility problems.

Genesis Research Trust A charity founded by Professor Robert Winston, dedicated to funding research in order to give everyone who wants to have children the chance to experience a healthy pregnancy and have a family.

First aid

St John's Ambulance The nation's leading first aid charity, teaching everyone simple, life-saving skills.

Housing

Shelter A national helpline providing advice of housing issues - please note they DO NOT provide housing.

LGBT+

FFlag A voluntary organisation and charity dedicated to supporting parents and their LGBT+ children.

Galop, LGBT anti-violence charity A confidential helpline for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing hate crime, sexual violence and domestic abuse.

LGBT Foundation Providing a wide range of support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.

New Family Social The only national LGBT+ adoption and fostering charity in the UK, which encourages inclusion and offers support in the adoption and fostering process.

Stonewall The UK's leading charity working with institutions to fight homophobia - as well as offering a wide variety of resources and support for LGBT+ individuals.

Menopause

Menopause Matters An award-winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options.

Women's Health Concern The patient arm of the British Menopause Society (BMS), providing a confidential, independent service to advise, inform, and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual, and post-reproductive health.

The Menopause Charity Works to improve women's and healthcare professionals' understanding of the menopause through evidence-based information, advice and support.

Mental health

Action on Postpartum Psychosis Supporting women who experience postpartum psychosis, by helping them to recover and come to terms with their experience.

Aware Defeat Depression Based in Northern Ireland, this support group welcomes those suffering from depression and their carers, too.

Mind A charity providing advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support.

Rethink Mental Illness Offers an advice line providing information to people with mental health problems as well as those who care for them.

Samaritans Whatever you're going through - the Samaritans helpline will listen. It is there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - get in touch if something is troubling you.

Time to Change Asocial movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health and improve attitudes and behaviour.

The Mix Provides judgement-free information and support to young people aged 13-25 on a range of issues including mental health problems.

Miscarriage, stillbirth and bereavement

A Child of Mine Professional bereavement services, offering support, assistance and advice to families after the death of a baby or child.

Aching Arms Aching Arms raises awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss and brings comfort to bereaved parents and their families.

Cruse Bereavement Care A national charity for bereaved people offering somewhere to turn when someone dies.

Marie Stopes Provides both NHS and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care via a network of local clinics throughout England.

Miscarriage Association If you have miscarried during any stage of your pregnancy, the Miscarriage Association can provide support.

SANDS Supporting anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.

Tommys The largest UK charity funding research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.

WAY Widowed & Young The only national charity in the UK offering support and advice to men and women aged 50 or under when their partner dies.

Winston's Wish The UK's childhood bereavement charity, which offers support to children and their families after the death of a parent or sibling.

Pregnancy

Action on Pre-eclampsia Works to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia and improve care for women and their babies.

Antenatal Results and Choices A charity which provides help to expectant and bereaved parents through antenatal screening tests and its consequences.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) An independent healthcare charity offering help and support for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy.

Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Provides information, education and support if you've been affected by early pregnancy complications.

ICP Support Originally set up as OC Support, this organisation offers information and support for women with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, a liver disorder that occurs during pregnancy.

National Childbirth Trust The NCT offers a range of services; from antenatal classes to breastfeeding support and advice to support parents through the first 1000 days of parenthood.

NHS Choices A pregnancy and baby guide from the National Health Service.

PANDAS Offering information, support and advice to mothers with pre and postnatal illness.

Pregnancy Sickness Support A national support network for women suffering from any degree of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Relationships

Resolution Offering advice and support for those facing divorce, separation, domestic abuse and other family difficulties.

Relate Providing support, counselling and advice on all sorts of relationship issues, including: marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.

Single parents

Dad's House A charity helping single dads with the practicalities of raising children on their own.

Gingerbread The largest support organisation for lone parent families, providing expert advice and practical support.

Single Parents Support A safe community for anyone who is parenting on their own.

Sleep

Cry-sis Support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies. Callers are matched with a trained volunteer, who has personal experiences of the same issues.

The Children's Sleep Charity The award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. It provides support for families and accredited training for health professionals.

Surrogacy

Surrogacy UK The leading UK not-for-profit surrogacy organisation to help and support you through all the stages of your surrogacy journey.

If you're looking for more support near you, try Netmums Local.

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We are Gingerbread, the charity for single parent families. We provide expert advice and practical support for single mums and dads in England and Wales.

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What do parents think about schools and education? Our new report tracks their experiences and perceptions because we believe that all parents should have the opportunity to share their views and be heard by education policy.

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What do parents think about schools and education? Our new report tracks their experiences and perceptions because we believe that all parents should have the opportunity to share their views and be heard by education policy.

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Mermaids supports trans, non-binary and gender diverse children, young people and their families.

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Mermaids supports trans, non-binary and gender diverse children, young people and their families.

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Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.

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Parenting and family support from Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) through our website, helpline 0808 800 2222, email service at askus@familylives.org.uk, live chat and local services.

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ADHD Lincs provides support for individuals and families affected by ADHD.

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ADHD Lincs provides support for individuals and families affected by ADHD.

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ADHD Lincs is a registered charity which provides support and information to families and individuals who are living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and associated learning differences.

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NHS Inform is a website which provides information about medical conditions, including mental health issues.  The site contains advice, information about self-help and guidance about healthy living.

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Place2Be provides mental health counselling support and training to schools to improve the emotional wellbeing of children, young people and families.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

Why it's important

1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

50%

of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

Find out more about our work

How we help

Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Find out more

Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Find out more

Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Find out more

Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.

Glyn Ellis - Headteacher, Haslingden Primary School

My daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.

Parent

If you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.

Eight-year-old girl

Your support makes it possible

Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.

Make a donation

How you can help

Fundraise for us

Raise money to transform children and young people's mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.

Get fundraising inspiration

Take part in an event

Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.

Take on an event

Partner with us

See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.

Find out more

Our impact

In the last school year

6,901

pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.

33,327

pupils booked their own appointments o speak to our mental health professional.

After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be

76%

of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.

64%

of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.

75%

of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.

Place2Be: mental health support in schools

Hear from children and teachers about the impact of Place2Be.

News & blogs

Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern

Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people's mental health.

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New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

Read more

The BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in North-West London

BAFTA and Place2Be team up to bring the BAFTA Roadshow to North-West London.

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Here5you support young people's mental health by signposting young people, parents and teachers to immediate help and resources.

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If your child is receiving an intervention using IDL at school, they can also access it to practise at home. The IDL Literacy Intervention Software is a speaking-computer based multi-sensory system which supports learners with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.

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Used by over 4,200
schools worldwide

Increase spelling and reading age by 11 months in just 26 hours without the need for one to one help.

Creating life changing
opportunities for all.

International Dyslexia Learning (IDL) provides specialist multi-sensory software to primary and secondary schools in the UK and around the world.

Our main goal is to provide learning support to those most in need and our software is used by thousands of learners across the globe. IDL was developed to support the growing number of young people who are falling through the gaps in Literacy and Numeracy.
Find Out More About IDL

Children using IDL.
Proven to improve confidence and self-esteem.

Supporting SEN around the world

Accelerating Literacy

It is always worrying when children fall behind in literacy because it affects more than just their progress in school. It impacts on their confidence and self-esteem too.
Read full case study

IDL is an excellent literacy catch- up tool for children who struggle with reading and spelling.

Sarah Watson, Senco at Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School, Preston

Improving the wellbeing of children with dyslexia and dyscalculia

Developed around five basic principles

Our software was developed in direct response to the growing number of young people who are falling through the gaps in literacy and numeracy. IDL Literacy has been in use for over 30 years and can dramatically increase reading and spelling ages for those with dyslexia or low literacy levels.

Learn More Start Free Trial

Multi Sensory Lessons

IDL uses sight, sound, touch, and voice to improve literacy and mathematical ability.

Progress Monitoring

Teachers can easily see how pupils are achieving against expected standards for their age group along with identifying areas they are struggling with most.

Simple To Use

IDL has been simply designed to make it easy for pupils and teachers to use.

Independent Learning

Pupils are able to work independently on the programme, allowing for larger intervention groups.

Available Anywhere

Pupils can use IDL from school or at home, on a computer or tablet. The cloud is used to store pupil progress so they can pick up where they left off.

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Straightforward advice and instructions for internet filtering from the NSPCC. Some more information specific to Apple devices can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201304

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If you are a young carer and looking after someone on a regular basis, there is support and help available to help you cope.

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Guidance for young carers

If you are a young carer and looking after someone on a regular basis, there is support and help available to help you cope.

If you're helping to look after someone - for example, you're cleaning regularly, helping them move around indoors or outdoors, or supporting them with their personal needs - you have certain legal rights to help you get some extra support (introduced in the Children Act 1989 and the Children and Families Act 2014).

Who can offer me support?

There are many organisations that can offer support for you specifically and many of these are listed towards the bottom of this page. It's important to keep in mind that legally your local council or trust has a duty to look at what responsibilities you're taking on when caring for your relative or friend and how they could be affecting you.

How?

They should carry out a helpful review, which is usually called an assessment, to look at what your needs are and this would involve yourself , your parents and any other person you would like to be involved.

The assessment is not a test of your abilities in any way, but it is a way of finding out if you feel happy to look after someone, whether you want to continue caring for them, and whether it is appropriate for you to. It will also help you to see if there are any opportunities you would like to pursue for your education, training, work or wellbeing and social life.

What help can they provide?

If they decide that you need some extra support so that your own needs are met, the local council (or trust in Northern Ireland) can provide this directly or help take the responsibilities of caring off your shoulders if it is too much to manage everything. They may, for example, arrange for some care workers to come in regularly to provide help with day-to-day tasks and personal care if needed.

There is a needs assessment that the person you are looking after may be able to have as well and the team from the local council may look to combine the assessments of people within the same family, for example those of the carer and cared for, so that they are linked and complimentary.

Similarly, assessments can sometimes be carried out jointly with another agency, such as the NHS, to ensure that all the professionals involved in a person's care are talking to each other when decisions about care are
being made. You should never feel alone or that you have to do everything yourself.

Find the contact details of your local council, or if you live in Northern Ireland, find your health and social care trust. In Scotland, you can also find guidance on our financial support for young carers page.

If you feel overwhelmed or would like to talk to someone, you can contact The Mix or Samaritans anytime.

What happens when I get older?

As young carer, you will become entitled to a Young Carer's assessment 'in transition' to reassess what your carer needs will be.

Further support

Carers Trust can provide tailored guidance, resources and specialist support if you are a young carer. Find out more on their website.

Factsheets

The process of requesting an assessment will differ depending on where you live and for young carers it is different - there is more guidance in these factsheets:

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

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The Catholic Bishop's conference of England and Wales is a national organisation representing the Catholic Church in carrying out its duties for the in England and Wales.

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The Catholic Bishop's conference of England and Wales is a national organisation representing the Catholic Church in carrying out its duties for the in England and Wales.

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Catholic Church in England and Wales - Catholic Bishops' Conference (cbcew.org.uk)

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

18 - 25 January

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, in the northern hemisphere, is traditionally observed from the 18-25 January. The theme this year, 2024, is 'You shall love the Lord your God... and your neighbour as yourself' (Lk 10:27). Read more.

Holocaust Memorial Day

27 January

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is marked on 27 January each year and is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides which followed. Read more.

Racial Justice Sunday

28 January

Racial Justice Sunday is the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. It is celebrated this year on 28 January. Read more.

Marriage Week 2024

7-14 February

Marriage Week is an annual celebration offering the opportunity to support and promote marriage and family life. It is celebrated this year from 7-14 February. Read more.

New Lectionary to be launched in England and Wales for Advent 2024

The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the approval by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales for the new Lectionary.

The Lectionary, which includes the scripture readings for Mass and the sacraments, will come into use in Catholic parishes in England and Wales from Advent 2024.

Cardinal Arthur Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery, wrote to Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference, confirming the new translation of the Lectionary, which has been done in collaboration with the Bishops' Conference of Scotland. Read more.

Love the Stranger

Love the Stranger is a publication from the Department for International Affairs that presents a Catholic response to migrants and refugees. It places the human being at the heart of our pastoral outreach, looking beyond statistics and policies to the person - each with a name, a face and a story. Read more.

Live Catholic Mass Online

Use our online directory of churches in England and Wales streaming Catholic Mass live online.

Latest News

Visit our ' News ' section for our full archive.

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The Buddhist Society website profiles the Principles of Buddhism and encourage the study and practice of those principles.

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The Buddhist Society website profiles the Principles of Buddhism and encourage the study and practice of those principles.

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The Buddhist Society

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We wish you a peaceful 2024, the one hundredth year of the Buddhist Society.

From the President, the Council, and all at The Buddhist Society.

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'Though one man conquers a thousand times a thousand men in battle,
he who conquers himself is the greatest warrior.'
(From the Buddhist Society Dhammapada 'Thousands' verse 103 from the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka.)

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We wish you a peaceful 2024, the one hundredth year of the Buddhist Society. From the President, the Council, and all at The Buddhist Society. * * * 'Though one man conquers a thousand times a thousand men in battle, he who conquers himself is the greatest warrior.'

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The Pagan Federation aims to promote a positive profile for Pagans and Paganism and to provide information on Pagan beliefs.  

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Founded in 1971 the PF seeks to support all Pagans to ensure they have the same rights as the followers of other beliefs and religions. It aims to promote a positive profile for Pagans and Paganism and to provide information on Pagan beliefs to the media, official bodies and the greater community.

The Pagan Federation regards membership of any organisations that refuse to support freedom of religion and equality of race, gender, and sexual orientation, as incompatible with our aims, objectives and values.

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Founded in 1971 the PF seeks to support all Pagans to ensure they have the same rights as the followers of other beliefs and religions. It aims to promote a positive profile for Pagans and Paganism and to provide information on Pagan beliefs to the media, official bodies and the greater community.

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Hindu Council UK aims to give the UK Hindus an effective voice on policy matters with the Government of the day whilst enhancing mutual understanding among the major faiths predominant in the UK. 

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Quakers are a faith group committed to working for equality and peace.

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Quakers are a faith group committed to working for equality and peace.

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Quakers are a faith group committed to working for equality and peace. We try to live in truth, peace, simplicity, and equality, finding God in ourselves and those around us. Our meetings offer a welcoming opportunity for spiritual exploration.

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The Network of Sikh Organisations links more than 130 UK gurdwaras and other UK Sikh organisations in active cooperation to enhance the image and understanding of Sikhism in the UK.

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The Network of Sikh Organisations links more than 130 UK gurdwaras and other UK Sikh organisations in active cooperation to enhance the image and understanding of Sikhism in the UK.

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Network Of Sikh Organisations | Where Unity Is Strength

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The Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO) is a registered charity no. 1064544 that links more than 130 UK gurdwaras and other UK Sikh organisations in active cooperation to enhance the image and understanding of Sikhism in the UK.

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Individual study resources enable people to go at their own pace, and in private. They explore generosity in many different ways, and vary in length. They are particularly useful to build up towards a time when generosity is explored within our church services. Depending on the resources used, they can explore generosity in its many different forms, or generous financial giving.

'Generous God, Generous People' is a 5 week course of daily reflections covering Generous God, Generous people, Generous giving, Generosity towards others and Principles for generous people to live by. It is produced by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich.

'Living Generously' is a booklet of 7 days reflections on the story of Mary anointing Jesus' feet and how this illustrates seven different ways to live generously. It is produced by the Diocese of Oxford.

'Generosity and the inheritance of Lent' is a series of reflections for Lent produced by the Church in Wales.

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Individual study resources enable people to go at their own pace, and in private. They explore generosity in many different ways, and vary in length.

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Our SENDCo is Mrs Rose.  She can be contacted via the main school telephone number (01205 480352) or by emailing joanna.rose@williamlovell.laat.co.uk

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Our SENDCo is Mrs Rose.  She can be contacted via the main school telephone number (01205 480352) or by emailing joanna.rose@williamlovell.laat.co.uk

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Ambitious about Autism is a charity which champions to rights of children and young people with autism.  

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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

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Students with English as an additional language may be supported via Flash Academy.  For login details, please contact Mrs Rose.  

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Login to FlashAcademy Online to continue with your language learning journey today. Workplace and School Login page.

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The Working Together Team (Lincolnshire Autism Outreach Service) provides both schools and parents with advice on supporting young people on the autism spectrum.

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The Working Together Team (Lincolnshire Autism Outreach Service) provides both schools and parents with advice on supporting young people on the autism spectrum.

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Exploring Autism with your child/young person

Key Considerations:

Who is going to do it?

Where? Place and time your child/young person feels most comfortable,

Take one question at a time, follow your child's pace, respond to their questions as openly as factually as you can. You can't answer everything all at once and there will be a lot to take in.

What does your child/young person know right now?

What does your child/young person want help with/more information about?

Start with the positives about Autism (in general), and then build on sharing some general challenges.

Everyone has strengths and challenges - who are the key people in your child's life/familiar people. Can you create a one-page profile for your child/siblings and family members to help them understand that everyone is different with different personalities, characteristics, likes, dislikes ?

Behaviours/Responses are 'different' not wrong/naughty/difficult. Autism is part of who they are. Some things may change as they get older and many things will become easier. Autism is a 'spectrum' condition, constantly evolving. What works one day may not the next, and that's ok, each day is different and how we might feel is different.

Use simple, clear and visual explanations of how Autism is diagnosed

Show video clips of children/young people/adults talking about their autism (eg Dean Beadle, Luke Dicker, Purple Ella, Talia Grant, Spectrum Gaming)

Dissociate some behaviours from the child - it's not all about autism, some will be part of it (good and challenging) but is only 'part' of who you are. What else is there about you that is not related to Autism - hair colour, height . . .

Be confident about autism - "I find this easier/good because I am an autistic person"

"Autism is a part of me, it's who I am"

Peer / sibling understanding is very powerful - they can help and support in challenging situations

Find role models & lots of opportunities to meet other autistic children

Click on the links in the sections tab to find out more about autism and help available

Below are some books and resources that may help you and your child understand what autism means to them:

Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Elizabeth Verdick

The ASD Workbook - Understanding your autism - Penny Kershaw

My Autism Book: A Child's Guide to their Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis - Gloria Dura-Vila, Tamar Levi

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes - Jennifer Elder

Can I tell you about... Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family - Jude Welton

Can I tell you about... Autism? - Jude Welton

Can I tell you about... Anxiety? - Lucy Willetts & Polly Waite

Can I tell you about... Sensory Processing? - Sue Allen

The Kid's Guide to staying Awesome and in control - Lauren Brukner

The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism: An Interactive Kids' Book for Understanding Autism - Debbie Elley and Tori Houghton

The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic- Siena Castellon and Jennifer English

The children's guide to Autism - Fiona Reeves

All Cats Are on The Autism Spectrum - Kathy Hoopmann

The Asperger's and Me: Girl with the Curly Hair - Alis Rowe

Can You See Me? & Do You Know Me? - Libby Scott & Rebecca Wescott

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Key Considerations: Who is going to do it? Where? Place and time your child/young person feels most comfortable, Take one question at a time, follow your child's pace, respond to their questions as openly as factually as you can. You can't answer everything all at once and there will be a lot to take in.

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The Lincolnshire Dyslexia Outreach team provide services to parents and schools to support people with Dyslexia.  There is a helpline to respond to parental enquiries.  

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The Lincolnshire Dyslexia Outreach team provide services to parents and schools to support people with Dyslexia.  There is a helpline to respond to parental enquiries.  

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Overview

The Dyslexia Outreach Team is part of the specialist teaching team. We offer enhanced support for children and young people with dyslexia.

We can provide:

whole school training

training for teaching assistants

workshops and drop-in sessions for parents and carers

governor training

helpline advice to students, parents or carers, SENCos, teachers and teaching assistants regarding dyslexia, dyscalculia and other cognition and learning difficulties.

Whole school training packages can be delivered as part of an INSET day or as a twilight session. These include:

dyslexia awareness and strategies

maths difficulties and dyscalculia

memory and metacognition

using a morphological approach to teaching literacy

reading comprehension

examination access arrangements

We are happy to offer bespoke training packages. Contact the team to discuss.

Benefits

Developing whole staff awareness of how best to support students with additional needs, leading to improved outcomes for children and young people.

Supporting parents or carers to understand their children's strengths and needs, and how best to support them within the home.

Fostering positive relationships between school and home.

Cost

Whole school training £142

Bespoke training packages - £71 per delivery hour, plus preparation time which will be agreed in advance with the setting

TA Training package - free of charge during the school day for all schools or £71 per hour when delivered outside of school hours (for example, as a twilight session)

Dyslexia advice helpline - free of charge for all schools and families

Support and Advice Sessions for parents - free of charge

Training support can be provided to a cluster of schools, with the cost being shared.

Feedback

'Just wanted to thank you on behalf of the team for the training session this evening. So many valuable tips and tools shared that can be used. I have had heard wonderful feedback from the staff I have managed to catch so thank you very much.'

"You have helped so much; I'm in a much more knowledgeable position and really appreciate your support in helping me ensure that XXX receives the most appropriate support."

"I wanted to update you, to say that XXX has started the interventions we discussed and is loving them! He's already doing really well and I can't tell you what a relief it is for me."

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night's meeting. It was very informative and extremely helpful."

Contact

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Overview The Dyslexia Outreach Team is part of the specialist teaching team. We offer enhanced support for children and young people with dyslexia. We can provide: whole school training training for teaching assistants workshops and drop-in sessions for parents and carers governor training helpline advice to students, parents or carers, SENCos, teachers and teaching assistants regarding dyslexia, dyscalculia and other cognition and learning difficulties.

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The ADHD Foundation provides support for people with ADHD and the families of children with ADHD. 

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The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity - an integrated health and education service.

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You can find answers to parenting questions advice articles on Parent Talk, or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you.  

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Parent Talk - down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust

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Don’t Lose Hope is a  charity that offers a professional counselling service for all  members of the community from age 4 upwards.   This is a free service for families/individuals receiving certain state benefits and affordable to all others. 

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Don’t Lose Hope is a  charity that offers a professional counselling service for all  members of the community from age 4 upwards.   This is a free service for families/individuals receiving certain state benefits and affordable to all others. 

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Don't Lose Hope is a charity that offers a professional counselling service for all members of the community from age 4 upwards. This is a free service for families/individuals receiving certain state benefits and affordable to all others. This service is delivered by a team of qualified and experienced counsellors, in private fully equipped counselling rooms. We rely on fundraising to ensure we can maintain this service. We raise funds through our Café, and Gift Shop and also through Donations.

Our online Gift Shop is now open providing unique and personalised gifts and collectibles for all. With something to suit all budgets, and a combination of handmade and locally produced goods, we are sure you will find something to match your needs.

Thank you for your Donations and support. Without these, we wouldn't be able to provide access to therapeutic and emotional support.
If you would like to learn more about how you can support us, please click here

Inside our Café we are proud to serve freshly ground coffee, handmade cakes and scones, freshly made sandwiches, baguettes and paninis and much more. All served by our amazing team of volunteers.

Our Community Garden and man shed are changing with the seasons and we are looking forward to welcoming these new additions as we head into an exciting new phase in our support provisions. You can now become a member to support us supporting you.

The café is open Monday to Friday 9-4 and Saturday 10-4, and is run by volunteers. This is a space where anyone can drop in and find someone to talk to, get involved in activities, make friends or just have a slice of cake and a cup of tea.

You can read here about our latest News

We are based at 4 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9HA.

We are looking for volunteers to cover a range of roles within the charity. If you are interested please email dlhvolunteers@gmail.com

You can find out more about our fundraising and other news through our facebook page.

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Creating a playlist is a great way to use music for wellbeing in our daily lives. Music has the power to inspire us to move, to lift our mood and to connect us with others. Here are a few ideas to get you started in creating personalised playlists or depending on what you need throughout your day:

1. Wake-up

Create a playlist of music that will motivate you to wake-up and get you ready for the day ahead. Listen to the playlist during your morning routine, while you get dressed, brush your teeth...starting the morning with some of your favourite tunes can help set the tone for the rest of your day.

2. Get Moving

Try using a playlist of music while you exercise. Music may motivate you to exercise for longer periods and may give you something positive to focus on during routine exercises. Think of music that is rhythmic and that makes you want to move!

3. Reach your goals

Music can help inspire us to focus on the goals we set for ourselves. You might think of this playlist as a personalised soundtrack. What music/songs would tell the story of how you are working towards your goals, how you will reach those goals, and how you will feel when you get there?

4. Relax

When we feel stressed music can be an effective way to help us relax. When creating this playlist remember to think of your musical preferences. Music for relaxation often makes us think of classical music but this may not be for everyone. Choose tracks that are relaxing for you. If you can, bring the playlist and some headphones along to situations you know make you stressed so that you have it ready to listen to.

5. Connect with others

Creating a playlist for friends and family can be a very meaningful way to connect. You might choose songs that have special meaning for you, that you associate with positive memories, that make you laugh, that send a particular message, or that gives someone the chance to discover new music that tells them something about you.

6. Sleep

While similar to creating a playlist to relax, creating a separate playlist to listen to when going to bed may be helpful as it will be specific to your sleep routine. Try and choose music that helps you unwind. Some people prefer audio books or calming sounds. There are many apps that combine music with guided meditation specifically for going to sleep. It may take time to find what works for you but again, think of your musical preferences and perhaps try something new!

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For Children's Mental Health Week, Angela, Music Therapist at The Children's Trust, shares how to create a personalised playlist and why it helps.

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Coming soon - the William Lovell Gardening Club.  In the meantime, here's some information on the wellbeing benefits of getting out into a garden. 

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Gardening for wellbeing: a scientist's view

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Professor Alistair Griffiths explains why a seismic shift in attitudes is occuring as ever-more evidence shows how important gardens and plants are for our physical, mental, and social wellbeing

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Couch to 5K is a great way to get fitter and improve wellbeing.  

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Couch to 5K is a great way to get fitter and improve wellbeing.  

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Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.
NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.

What is Couch to 5K?

Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted to help his 50-something mum get off the couch and start running, too.

The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.

How does Couch to 5K work?

Probably the biggest challenge a new runner faces is not knowing how or where to start.

Often when trying to get into exercise, we can overdo it, feel defeated and give up when we're just getting started.

Couch to 5K works because it starts with a mix of running and walking to gradually build up your fitness and stamina.

Week 1 involves running for just a minute at a time, creating realistic expectations and making the challenge feel achievable right from the start.

Who is Couch to 5K for?

Couch to 5K is for everyone. Whether you've never run before or you just want to get more active, Couch to 5K is a free and easy way of getting fitter and healthier.

If you have any health concerns about beginning an exercise regime like Couch to 5K, make an appointment to see a GP and discuss it with them first.

What are the benefits?

There are plenty of benefits from getting into running. For starters, it's an easy way of improving your physical health.

Running requires little equipment, but a good pair of running shoes that suit your foot type may help improve comfort.

Running regularly will improve the health of your heart and lungs. It can also help you lose weight, especially if combined with a healthy diet.

There's evidence it may help increase bone density in some people, which can help protect against bone diseases like osteoporosis.

There are also mental benefits of running. Taking on the challenge of Couch to 5K can help boost your confidence and self-belief, as you prove to yourself that you can set yourself a target and achieve a goal.

Running regularly can also be a great stress reliever and has even been shown to combat depression.

Download NHS Couch to 5K

The podcasts feature a narrator, Laura, who guides you through the session, explaining when you need to run and when it's time to walk.

The podcasts also feature music to motivate you through the workout. They're designed to take you on 3 runs each week, leaving at least 1 day of rest in between each run.

There's 1 podcast for every week of the plan - except in weeks 5 and 6, which feature 3 podcasts in each.

This is because weeks 5 and 6 act as transitional weeks, which aim to progress you from a mix of running and walking into running for longer blocks of time.

How do I get started?

1. Download the Couch to 5K podcasts to your mobile device or computer. If downloading to a computer, you'll then need to copy the podcast on to your mobile device.

2. When will you run? The best way to ensure you stick with your running plan is to carefully work out how to fit Couch to 5K into your day.

3. Plan your route. You may want to look at a map to plan your route first so you can focus on running. There are lots of great websites out there to help you with this.

4. Think about safety. If you're planning to run outdoors, bear in mind that you may be less aware of your surroundings if you're wearing headphones. Watch out for other pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. When running in the dark, make sure you can see where you're going and that other road users can see you. Consider running along routes with adequate lighting or wearing reflective clothing.

5. What gear? The most essential piece of kit is a pair of running trainers.

Better Health Couch to 5K app

The Better Health Couch to 5K app gives you a choice of coaches and helps you track your progress.

As well as Laura who features on the NHS Couch to 5K podcasts, you can also be coached by celebrities, including Jo Whiley, Sarah Millican, Sanjeev Kohli and Steve Cram.

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Our student Anti-bullying Ambassadors have been trained by the Diana Award and are working towards their Respect badge.  Read all about the Diana Award here:  

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We are the living legacy to Princess Diana’s belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better.

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William Lovell has achieved a Silver award from the Anti-Bullying Alliance.  Their website is a great source of advice and support.  

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William Lovell has achieved a Silver award from the Anti-Bullying Alliance.  Their website is a great source of advice and support.  

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Prioritising happiness and kindness influences how we approach everything - including our personal lives, families, communities, schools and workplaces. It also shapes our views on public policy and helps us to consider the wellbeing of future generations too.
We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Our members make a simple pledge: to create more happiness and less unhappiness in the world.

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Some information about good quality sleep for teenagers from the Sleep Foundation:  

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Every teenager is different, though, and some teens need more than the recommended amount of sleep per night while others may require less.

Sleep is vital for people of any age. But especially in teens, profound mental, physical, social, and emotional development requires quality sleep.

Thinking and Academic Achievement

Given the importance of sleep for brain function, it is easy to see why teens who do not get enough sleep tend to suffer from excessive drowsiness and that can harm their academic performance.

Emotional Health

Most people have experienced how lack of sleep can affect mood, causing irritability and exaggerated emotional reactions. Over time, the consequences can be even greater for teens who are adapting to more independence, responsibility, and new social relationships.

Prolonged sleep loss may negatively affect , increasing risks for interpersonal conflict as well as more serious mental health problems.

Sleep-deprived teens are anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Improving sleep in adolescents may play a role in preventing and managing these mental health conditions.

Physical Health and Development

Sleep contributes to the effective function of virtually every system of the body. It empowers the immune system, helps regulate hormones, and enables muscle and tissue recovery.

Substantial physical development happens during adolescence, which can be negatively affected by a lack of sleep. For example, researchers have found that adolescents who fail to get enough sleep have a troubling , evaluated through blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other factors. These findings may put them at higher risk of diabetes and long-term cardiovascular problems.

Decision-Making and Risky Behavior

Sleep deprivation can affect the development of the frontal lobe, a part of the brain that is critical to control impulsive behavior. Not surprisingly, numerous studies have found that teens who do not get enough sleep are more likely to engage in like drunk driving, texting while driving, riding a bicycle without a helmet, and failing to use a seatbelt. Drug and alcohol use, smoking, risky sexual behavior, fighting, and carrying a weapon are also in teens who get too little sleep.

Behavioral problems can have widespread effects on a teenager's life, putting their safety in jeopardy, harming their academic performance, and sometimes damaging their relationships with family and friends.

Accidents and Injuries

Insufficient sleep in teens can make them prone to accidental injury and even death. Of particular concern is an elevated risk of accidents as a result of drowsy driving. Studies have found that sleep deprivation can reduce reaction times with an effect similar to that of significant alcohol consumption. In teens, the impact of drowsy driving can be amplified by a lack of driving experience and a higher rate of distracted driving.

By almost all accounts, many teenagers in America are not getting the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. Around 6 out of 10 middle schoolers and 7 out of 10 high schoolers on school nights.

Insufficient sleep has been found to be higher among girls and people assigned female at birth. Older teens report getting less sleep than younger adolescents. Surveys have also found that teens who identify as Black, Asian, or multiracial have the highest rates of sleeping less than eight hours per night.

There is not one specific reason for sleep insufficiency among teens. Instead, several factors contribute to this problem, and these factors may vary from teenager to teenager.

Delayed Sleep Schedule and School Start Times

Adolescents develop a strong tendency toward being a "night owl," staying up later at night and sleeping longer into the morning. Experts believe this is a two-fold biological impulse affecting the circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle of teens.

First, teens have a sleep drive that builds more slowly, which means they do not start to feel tired until later in the evening. Second, the body starts producing melatonin later in the day, which is the hormone that helps promote sleep.

If allowed to sleep on their own schedule, many teens would get eight hours or more per night, sleeping from 11 p.m. or midnight until 8 a.m. or 9 a.m., but school start times in most school districts force teens to wake up much earlier in the morning. Because of the biological delay in their sleep-wake cycle, many teens simply are not able to fall asleep early enough to get eight or more hours of sleep and still arrive at school on time.

With reduced sleep on weekdays, teens may try to catch up by sleeping in on the weekend, but this can exacerbate their delayed sleep schedule and inconsistent nightly rest.

Time Demands

Many teenagers have a jam-packed weekly schedule. School assignments, work obligations, household chores, social life, community activities, and sports are just some of the things that can require their time and attention.

With so much to try to fit into each day, many teens do not allocate sufficient time for sleep. They may stay up late during the week to finish homework or during the weekend when hanging out with friends, both of which can reinforce their night owl schedule.

Additionally, pressure to succeed while managing these extensive commitments can be stressful, and stress has been known to contribute to sleeping problems and insomnia.

Use of Electronic Devices

Screen time late into the evening can contribute to sleeping problems. Using these devices can be stimulating, and incoming notifications can disrupt sleep. Evidence also points to suppressed melatonin production from exposure to the light from smartphones.

Sleep Disorders

Some teens have poor sleep because of an underlying sleep disorder. Adolescents can be affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. OSA frequently causes fragmented sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Though less common, teens can have sleep disorders like restless legs syndrome, which involves a strong urge to move the limbs when lying down, or narcolepsy, which is a disorder affecting the sleep-wake cycle.

Mental Health Conditions

Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression can be a challenge to quality sleep in teens as well as adults. Insufficient sleep can contribute to these conditions as well, creating a bidirectional relationship that can worsen both sleep and emotional wellness.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Teens who are having sleep problems should start by talking with their doctor about how much sleep they are getting and how it impacts their daily life. Their pediatrician can work to identify any underlying causes and craft the most appropriate and tailored treatment.

Depending on the cause of sleep problems, medications may be considered; however, in most cases, treatment with medications isn't necessary for teens to get better sleep.

A beneficial step is for teens to review and improve their sleep hygiene, which includes their sleep environment and habits. Some healthy sleep tips that can help in this process include:

Budgeting eight hours of sleep into your daily schedule and keeping that same schedule on both weekdays and weekends.

Creating a consistent pre-bed routine to help with relaxation and falling asleep fast.

Avoiding caffeine and energy drinks, especially in the afternoon and evening.

Putting away electronic devices for at least a half-hour before bed and keeping them on silent mode to avoid checking them during the night.

Setting up your bed with a supportive mattress that's the best mattress for you. And don't forget to bring your best pillow.

Keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.

Sleep hygiene modifications may be included in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), a form of talk therapy for sleeping problems that has demonstrated effectiveness in adults and may be helpful to teens. CBT-I works by reshaping negative ideas and thoughts about sleep and implementing practical steps for better sleep routines.

How Can Parents Help Teens Get Better Sleep?

For many parents and caregivers, a first step is asking their teenage children about their sleep. Encourage teens to see a doctor while also working with them to make gradual sleep hygiene improvements. Some research has found that teens whose parents set a firm bedtime get more sleep and have .

Parents and caregivers can also work with their teens to avoid overscheduling and balance commitments that can generate stress with maintaining adequate time for sleep.

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Carter, B., Rees, P., Hale, L., Bhattacharjee, D., & Paradkar, M. S. (2016). Association Between Portable Screen-Based Media Device Access or Use and Sleep Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA pediatrics, 170(12), 1202-1208.
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Devnani, P. A., & Hegde, A. U. (2015). Autism and sleep disorders. Journal of pediatric neurosciences, 10(4), 304-307.
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Short, M. A., Gradisar, M., Wright, H., Lack, L. C., Dohnt, H., & Carskadon, M. A. (2011). Time for bed: parent-set bedtimes associated with improved sleep and daytime functioning in adolescents. Sleep, 34(6), 797-800.
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The Children, Youth, & Families Office of the American Psychological Association (2014). Later school start times promote adolescent well-being., Retrieved February 13, 2023, from
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Too many teens get insufficient sleep. Learn about the importance of sleep for teens, challenges to getting the sleep they need, and steps to sleep better.

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Healthy eating tips for teenagers from the British Nutrition Foundation:

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Healthy eating tips for teenagers from the British Nutrition Foundation:

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Top healthy eating tips for teenagers - British Nutrition Foundation

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Top healthy eating tips for teenagers to get all the nutrients including vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy.

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BEAT provide information and support around disordered eating, including a helpline.  

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BEAT provide information and support around disordered eating, including a helpline.  

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Need information or support for an eating disorder? Find out about how to seek help including services that Beat offer.

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For information about Teaching, Learning and Examinations at William Lovell, please contact Mrs Whittaker via the main school telephone number (01205 480352) or by emailing joanne.whittaker@williamlovell.laat.co.uk 

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Child Bereavement UK supports children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live.  

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Child Bereavement UK supports children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live.  

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We help children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

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Winston's Wish produces a range of content, including videos, blogs, books, talks and workshops all designed to help young people learn and understand more about grief.  There is also live chat and a 1:1 counselling service. 

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Winston's Wish produces a range of content, including videos, blogs, books, talks and workshops all designed to help young people learn and understand more about grief.  There is also live chat and a 1:1 counselling service. 

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Bereavement support

If you feel like chatting with someone isn't enough, and you'd like more focused support with your grief, we offer a series of one-to-one sessions with a Winston's Wish Bereavement Support Worker. Here, you'll be able to talk openly and safely about your feelings and together you'll find the coping mechanisms that will work for you.

In some cases, and at the discretion of Winston's Wish, group sessions with family members can be arranged to help you all move forward together.

We also make it possible for you to connect with other young grieving people who get what you're going through. Our grief support groups offer the opportunity to share your experiences, reduce feelings of isolation and build connections.

Please note that one-to-one and group support is by referral only. If you're aged 13 or over, you can submit your own referral. Someone from Winston's Wish will then assess your individual circumstances to ensure the service is the right fit for you. If it's decided this isn't the right service for you, a member of our team will guide you towards the right support.

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If you're a grieving young person aged 25 or under, we're here to help with information, on-demand services, bereavement support and counselling.

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Anxiety UK is a national charity helping people with anxiety.  

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Anxiety UK is a national charity helping people with anxiety.  

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National charity helping people with Anxiety - Anxiety UK

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Become a Member of Anxiety UK. We pride ourselves on being user led, with many on our staff and volunteer team having personal experience of anxiety.

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For information about spiritual development at William Lovell, please contact Mr Symons via the main school telephone number (01205 480352) or by emailing robert.symons@williamlovell.laat.co.uk

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For information about spiritual development at William Lovell, please contact Mr Symons via the main school telephone number (01205 480352) or by emailing robert.symons@williamlovell.laat.co.uk

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Hear the latest editions of Radio 2's Pause for Thought.

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Use BBC Bitesize to help with your homework, revision and learning from KS1 to GCSE. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes.

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All KS4 students at William Lovell have access to GCSEPod for support with learning and revision.  For your child's personal login please contact Mrs Whittaker joanne.whittaker@williamlovell.laat.co.uk 

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All KS4 students at William Lovell have access to GCSEPod for support with learning and revision.  For your child's personal login please contact Mrs Whittaker joanne.whittaker@williamlovell.laat.co.uk 

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"Students who may have fallen short due to lack of understanding a question in an exam can target the area of knowledge they are missing through a RAG system. GCSEPOD helps me to target students in those specific areas to improve their understanding and in turn, increase their attainment." "I Use GCSEPOD as homework for students so they have an good foundation and understanding of the key facts ready for their next Science lesson. This in turn, builds their confidence to answer questions." "No paper homework, students use POD to demonstrate their knowledge when completing homework." "As a RQT, my knowledge is something which will develop throughout my career. As it does in every teachers career. Using POD allows me to be ahead of the game in my understanding." "Oh my! I set pods as intro's to new topics etc and love when a student tells me a fact and says 'It said in the pod..'"

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An award-winning digital publisher for 28+ GCSE/IGCSE subjects. We are dedicated to improving the working lives of teachers and making GCSE learning stick.

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Seneca provides free study and revision resources across the curriculum.  

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Seneca provides free study and revision resources across the curriculum.  

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The Down's Syndrome Association is a national organisation, committed to improving quality of life for people who have Down’s syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.  

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The Down's Syndrome Association is a national organisation, committed to improving quality of life for people who have Down’s syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.  

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The RNID support people with hearing loss or tinnitus.  

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The RNID support people with hearing loss or tinnitus.  

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To get the latest information and updates across our charity, be informed about our campaigns, research, and personal stories, subscribe to our charity newsletter.

If you're deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus and need free confidential and impartial information and support, contact us.

We're open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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The RNIB supports people living with sight loss.  

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The RNIB supports people living with sight loss.  

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Every day, 250 people in the UK start to lose their sight. It is vital that they don't face this journey alone.

By supporting the RNIB Still Me campaign, you can enable more people who have received a sight loss diagnosis get the help they need to navigate this difficult journey and talk to people who are in a position to understand what they are going through.

Perm was 35 when she received her sight loss diagnosis and struggled to accept her situation for years. After feeling like there was no way forward, Perm was able to start feeling like herself again with the help of RNIB's counselling service.

"I hit rock bottom and had to do something... when I picked up the phone, somebody on the other end said 'we're here to help' and that's all I needed. They helped me realise that I'm still me."

About the Sight Loss Counselling service

The RNIB Sight Loss Counselling team is a group of professional telephone and online counsellors that offers emotional support for blind and partially sighted people. The service is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is completely confidential.

Like all of our services, our Sight Loss Counselling team only exists with your support. By donating today, you could help more people like Perm get the life-changing support they need to move forward with their lives.

No matter how great or small, any gift that you're able to give will mean so much to so many blind and partially sighted people.

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Every day, 250 people in the UK start to lose their sight. It is vital that they don't face this journey alone.

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The Dyspraxia Foundation works to increase understanding of dyspraxia/developmental co-ordination disorder.  

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The Dyspraxia Foundation works to increase understanding of dyspraxia/developmental co-ordination disorder.  

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Supporting individuals and families affected by dyspraxia/DCD

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We Are With You offer free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health.

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We Are With You offer free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health.

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EDAN Lincs is a registered charity providing support & assistance to anyone suffering or fleeing from Domestic Abuse in Lincolnshire. 

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EDAN Lincs is a registered charity providing support & assistance to anyone suffering or fleeing from Domestic Abuse in Lincolnshire. 

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EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service is a registered charity. We cover the county of Lincolnshire, and provide support and assistance to men, women and children suffering, or fleeing from domestic abuse. As an organisation, our mission statement is: “To support and empower all those affected by domest…

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ADHD UK has been created by people with ADHD for people with ADHD.  

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ADHD UK has been created by people with ADHD for people with ADHD.  

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We’re here to help people with ADHD Thrive. Positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK if not the world.

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The Genetic Alliance work on a variety of issues that families and individuals with genetic conditions face. 

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The Genetic Alliance work on a variety of issues that families and individuals with genetic conditions face. 

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Helping families affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions | Genetic Alliance UK

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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice of the 10% of the population who have dyslexia. 

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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice of the 10% of the population who have dyslexia. 

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British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)

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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic

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The National Autistic Society website contains a wealth of information about autism. 

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The National Autistic Society website contains a wealth of information about autism. 

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Some tips from Common Sense Media to get your teenager reading:

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Some tips from Common Sense Media to get your teenager reading:

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By Regan McMahon | July 9, 2017

Parents know how to inspire a love of books in babies and toddlers: Just put 'em on your lap, and start reading. But as kids get older and go to school, reading can be seen as work rather than fun -- and kids, especially teens, may stop reading for pleasure. Here are nine ways to get teens reading, either again or for the first time.

Find the "why" in YA. YA(young adult) novels tackle the edgy issues teens struggle with, from peer pressure and romantic longing to grief and trouble at home or school. Whether they're personally grappling with these issues or seeking vicarious thrills, teens gravitate toward subject matter that's relatable. Check the YA bestseller lists and our book reviews for ideas.

Merge movies with books. Hollywood is turning to teen lit for ideas more than ever. Offer your teen the print version to read before or after a big film adaptation comes out, and talk about the similarities and differences between the two.

Get graphic. Gone are the days when graphic novels were dismissed as comic books. Now recognized as literature, they may be the key to getting some teens hooked on books. They're available in a wide range of genres -- from adventure and fantasy to historical fiction, memoir, and biography -- so certainly there's a graphic novel out there to suit your teen's taste. See our editors' picks for Graphic Novels and Graphic Novels That Teach History.

Lure 'em with adult books. Find nonfiction titles on subjects your teen's curious about, such as climate change, race, political corruption, or true crime. Check adult nonfiction bestseller lists to see what's catching fire. Funny adult books also work (by David Sedaris or Tina Fey, for example), as do horror (Stephen King), mysteries (Agatha Christie), thrillers (James Patterson, John Grisham), fantasy (George R.R. Martin), science fiction (Isaac Asimov), and sports (Michael Lewis).

Try poetry. Novels in verse are a popular trend. All that white space on the page makes them easy to read, and the spare, lyrical approach can really pack a punch. Try Sarah Crossan's , Stasia Ward Kehoe's The Sound of Letting Go, or Ellen Hopkins' . Memoirs in verse are taking hold, too; check out Marilyn Nelson's How I Discovered Poetry.

Let them listen. Spark teens' interest by getting an audio book to listen to on the way to school or on long drives. Let them download audiobooks to their smartphones. (They won't risk looking uncool, because they'll be under headphones or have their earbuds in.)

Model reading. Read at home where your teens can see you. Talk about what you're reading, and express your enjoyment. Always take a book or magazine along when you go to the beach or face waiting in a long line. Send your teen the message that reading is a pleasure, not a chore.

Keep reading material around. Kids who grow up with lots of books around tend to read more. Stock the bathroom, car, dining table -- wherever there's a captive audience -- with comic books, graphic novels, and magazines geared to your teens' interests; first books in hit YA series; or classic sci-fi and mysteries. There's nothing wrong with "micro-reading."

Give the gift of reading. Hand your teen a gift card to your local bookstore. They'll discover the treasure-hunt fun of looking for a good book.

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By Regan McMahon | July 9, 2017 Parents know how to inspire a love of books in babies and toddlers: Just put 'em on your lap, and start reading. But as kids get older and go to school, reading can be seen as work rather than fun -- and kids, especially teens, may stop reading for pleasure.

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Words for Life has tips and activities to help parents of children up to Y8 to support their child's literacy.

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Words for Life has tips and activities to help parents of children up to Y8 to support their child's literacy.

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Words for Life | National Literacy Trust

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Activities and support for parents, children and young people to improve language, literacy and communication skills from home.

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Think 2 Speak offer support to LGBTQ+ children and young people and their families. 

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Think 2 Speak offer support to LGBTQ+ children and young people and their families. 

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Think2Speak are advocates for conversations for good and know the power of making space for time to talk. Our support groups, therapy services and programmes promote and support wellness for LGBTQ+ children, young people and their families.

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Think2Speak I LGBTQ Youth Inclusion Specialists

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Think2Speak support LGBTQ children, young people and their families through groups, advocacy, training and peer support.

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Internet Matters helps parents to keep their children safe online.

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Internet Matters helps parents to keep their children safe online.

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Working with online safety experts, we're here to provide parents & carers with guidance, advice and support to keep children safe online | Internet Matters

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Concerns about online grooming or sexual exploitation can be reported via the CEOP safety centre.

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Concerns about online grooming or sexual exploitation can be reported via the CEOP safety centre.

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CEOP Safety Centre

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Are you being bullied?

If you are being bullied, or you are not ready to make a report to CEOP, you can talk to Childline anonymously online or on the phone - No worry is too big or too small.

Visit Childline

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Are you being bullied? If you are being bullied, or you are not ready to make a report to CEOP, you can talk to Childline anonymously online or on the phone - No worry is too big or too small. Visit Childline

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CEOP provide information about keeping your child safe on the Internet. 

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CEOP provide information about keeping your child safe on the Internet. 

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Access information and resources for parents and carers on keeping your child safer online including conversation starters and video guides.

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Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum is an independent members organisation overseen by a members elected group of Trustees who are mostly parents and carers of children with disabilities and/or Special Educational Needs. 

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Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum is an independent members organisation overseen by a members elected group of Trustees who are mostly parents and carers of children with disabilities and/or Special Educational Needs. 

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Liaise is Lincolnshire's Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).  They provide confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people (0-25 years) with SEN and disabilities, and their parents and carers. 

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Liaise is Lincolnshire's Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).  They provide confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people (0-25 years) with SEN and disabilities, and their parents and carers. 

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Liaise is Lincolnshire's Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).

We provide confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people (0-25 years) with SEN and disabilities, and their parents and carers.

Our staff:

work at arm's length from the local authority and health services

are trained in SEN and disability law

work to national standards, so you know what to expect

We aim to empower families to have the SEND knowledge and understanding they need.

Families, young people and professionals can now refer in to our service in two ways, either call 0800 195 1635 or fill in this form

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Free, confidential and impartial SEND advice and information.

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A Word in Time on the Methodist Church's website shares a daily Bible study. 

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A Word in Time on the Methodist Church's website shares a daily Bible study. 

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All Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Find out about our local parish church here in Stickney.

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Find out about our local parish church here in Stickney.

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We'd love you to get in touch with us if there is anything you'd like to know about our church and how we serve God here in Stickney. The parish of Stickney: St Luke is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

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The Inter Faith Network for the UK works to promote understanding, cooperation and good relations between organisations and persons of different faiths in the UK. 

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The Inter Faith Network for the UK works to promote understanding, cooperation and good relations between organisations and persons of different faiths in the UK. 

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It does this through providing opportunities for linking and sharing of good practice, providing advice and information to help the development of new inter faith initiatives and the strengthening of existing ones. It raises awareness within wider society of the importance of inter faith issues and develops programmes to increase understanding about faith communities, including both their distinctive features and areas of common ground.

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Find out all about Mindfulness on the NHS website 

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Find out all about Mindfulness on the NHS website 

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It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much.
Paying more attention to the present moment - to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you - can improve your mental wellbeing.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves better. You can take steps to develop it in your own life.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness involves paying attention to what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment.

It's easy to stop noticing the world around us. It's also easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up living "in our heads" - caught up in our thoughts without stopping to notice how those thoughts are driving our emotions and behaviour.

An important part of mindfulness is reconnecting with our bodies and the sensations they experience. This means paying attention to the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the present moment. That might be something as simple as the feel of a banister as we walk upstairs.

Another important part of mindfulness is an awareness of our thoughts and feelings as they happen moment to moment.

How mindfulness helps mental wellbeing

Becoming more aware of the present moment can help us enjoy the world around us more and understand ourselves better.

When we become more aware of the present moment, we begin to experience afresh things that we have been taking for granted.

Mindfulness also allows us to become more aware of the stream of thoughts and feelings that we experience, and to see how we can become entangled in that stream in ways that are not helpful.

This lets us stand back from our thoughts and start to see their patterns. Gradually, we can train ourselves to notice when our thoughts are taking over and realise that thoughts are simply "mental events" that do not have to control us.

Mindfulness can help us deal with issues more productively. We can ask: "Is trying to solve this by brooding about it helpful, or am I just getting caught up in my thoughts?"

Awareness of this kind may also help us notice signs of stress or anxiety earlier and deal with them better.

Mindfulness-based therapies are recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a way to treat less severe depression.

NICE also recommends that employers make mindfulness available to all employees, to support mental wellbeing at work.

How to be more mindful

Reminding yourself to take notice of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations and the world around you is the first step to mindfulness.

Notice the everyday

As we go about our daily lives, we can notice the sensations of things, the food we eat, the air moving past the body as we walk.

Keep it regular

It can be helpful to pick a regular time, such as a morning journey to work or a walk at lunchtime, during which you decide to be aware of the sensations created by the world around you.

Try something new

Trying new things, such as sitting in a different seat in meetings or going somewhere new for lunch, can also help you notice the world in a new way.

Watch your thoughts

Some people find it very difficult to practise mindfulness. As soon as they stop what they're doing, lots of thoughts and worries crowd in.

It might be useful to remember that mindfulness isn't about making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them as mental events that come and go. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence it is possible.

Some people find that it is easier to cope with an over-busy mind if they are doing gentle yoga or walking.

Name thoughts and feelings

To develop an awareness of thoughts and feelings, some people find it helpful to silently name them: "Here's the thought that I might fail that exam" or: "This is anxiety".

Free yourself from the past and future

You can practise mindfulness anywhere, but it can be especially helpful to take a mindful approach if you realise that, for several minutes, you have been trapped in reliving past problems or pre-living future worries.

Different mindfulness practices

As well as practising mindfulness in daily life, it can be helpful to set aside time for a more formal mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness meditation involves sitting silently and paying attention to thoughts, sounds, the sensations of breathing or parts of the body, bringing your attention back whenever the mind starts to wander.

Yoga and tai-chi can also help with developing awareness of your breathing.

Is mindfulness helpful for everyone?

Studies show that mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety and depression. More research is needed to show whether it helps with other mental health conditions.

Many people find mindfulness helpful, but it's not right for everyone. Some people find that it does not help them, or that it can make them feel worse.

More tips for wellbeing

There are other steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. Learn more about the 5 steps to mental wellbeing.

You can also get your free Mind Plan on the Every Mind Matters website for personalised mental wellbeing tips and advice to your email inbox.

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Awareness of ourselves and the world around us - sometimes called mindfulness - can improve our mental wellbeing.

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Lincolnshire's Local Offer - find our everything you need to know about SEND in one place.

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Lincolnshire's Local Offer - find our everything you need to know about SEND in one place.

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SEND Local Offer - Lincolnshire County Council

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Information from Lincolnshire County Council about schools, roads, jobs, registrars, recycling, childcare, social care, health, libraries, planning, emergencies and business.

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All students at William Lovell have access to Bedrock Learning - a digital literacy platform supporting your child to make progress in vocabulary and grammar development.  For your child's personal login please contact Mrs Rose. 

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All students at William Lovell have access to Bedrock Learning - a digital literacy platform supporting your child to make progress in vocabulary and grammar development.  For your child's personal login please contact Mrs Rose. 

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myON is here to help ensure your students can keep reading and learning even if schools close. To support you and your students, please see the learning and implementation resources available on our Renaissance at Home hub.

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myON is here to help ensure your students can keep reading and learning even if schools close. To support you and your students, please see the learning and implementation resources available on our Renaissance at Home hub.

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All students at William Lovell have access to MyON - on online library of more than 6000 enhanced digital books.  For your child's personal login please contact Mrs Rose. 

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All students at William Lovell have access to MyON - on online library of more than 6000 enhanced digital books.  For your child's personal login please contact Mrs Rose. 

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myON is here to help ensure your students can keep reading and learning even if schools close. To support you and your students, please see the learning and implementation resources available on our Renaissance at Home hub.

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myON is here to help ensure your students can keep reading and learning even if schools close. To support you and your students, please see the learning and implementation resources available on our Renaissance at Home hub.

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If you are worried about a child, contact Lincolnshire County Council's Customer Service Centre by calling 01522 782111.  For out-of-hours emergencies, call 01522 782333.

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If you are worried about a child, contact Lincolnshire County Council's Customer Service Centre by calling 01522 782111.  For out-of-hours emergencies, call 01522 782333.

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Overview

Lincolnshire Children's Services do not accept referrals or general enquiries via email, we operate a telephone-only service.

If you have a query or wish to report a safeguarding concern, contact 01522 782111 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). For out-of-hours emergencies, call 01522 782333.

If you require the Children's Services Safeguarding liaison officer, see below details.

Please do not send safeguarding referrals to the below e-mail address as they may not be processed.

Contact name

Rachel Freeman

Job title

Head of Service at Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Contact number

Email address

Rachel.Freeman@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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Children's services - Lincolnshire County Council