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What does the Mental Health Support Team do?

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Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) provide short-term CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) informed low intensity interventions for young people who are in school. An EMHP is trained to support young people through assessment, formulation, psychoeducation and (brief) treatment, using a range of evidence-based, ‘CBT informed’ approaches.

EMHPs support children who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs, such as mild anxiety/ worry, panic, low mood, low self-esteem, and common behavioural difficulties. Low intensity CBT and is an early intervention strategy method which can equip children with the tools they need to manage their mental health difficulties as they arise, hopefully preventing mental health difficulties later in life.  We also work with parents to help them understand their child’s behaviour or anxiety.

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Introducing the Education Mental Health practitioner for your school

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My name is Holly - I am the EMHP in your school. You might see me around. Young people might meet me for assessment, 1:1 sessions, groups and workshops. I might also deliver assemblies and workshops.

I think I am easy to speak to and I use games and activities to get to know you. The first time you might meet me for an assessment, your parents or carers will probably be with you. I will want to get to know you and ask you how and when you would like your sessions to be delivered.

Here’s a little about me:

I’m someone who loves meeting new people. I enjoy making people laugh and believe a bit of humor can brighten any day. Being outside is one of my favorite things, whether it’s exploring nature or just enjoying fresh air and sunshine.

I also love to cook! Experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen is always fun for me, and sharing good food with others makes it even better. Music is another big passion of mine—I enjoy going to concerts and live shows.

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Who to talk to is you have questions about your child's mental health

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What can therapy help with?

-Someone to untangle painful patterns and build healthier ones

-Someone to make sense of their inner chaos

-Someone to learn to recognise what their body is telling them.

-Someone to put boundaries into their relationships

-Someone to strengthen their relationships including with themselves.

-Someone to find language to describe their inner world

-Someone to hold space for the past whilst creating opportunities for the future

-Someone to feel less alone

What do I do if I my child is struggling with their mood or feels anxious?

In the first instance, please talk to your class teacher, mental health lead or any member of the Pastoral Team. Your discussions are confidential and they will explain the next steps for getting your the right support at the right time.

Where else can I get support?

YoungMinds produce a range of easy-to-read publications about young people’s mental health and wellbeing.  They also provide a vital source of trustworthy online information for young people and parents, where they can share their experiences and support each other.  www.youngminds.org.uk

Action for Children has lots of tips to help you spot signs of mental health issues in children and advice on the action you can take to help. www.parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.  Young people can talk on the phone, by email or through 1-2-1 counsellor chat.  Whatever feels best for them. Online support is also available on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram so young people can share ideas or get tips about lots of different issues, including anxiety and low mood problems.  www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

If you feel overwhelmed, the NHS offer a confidential help line. Call 111 and chose option 2.

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Tameside Special Educational Needs and Disability Information safety and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Tel: 0161 283 4848

Email: tamesidesendiass@togethertrust.org.uk

http://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sendiass

Tameside service aiding and developing partnership between children, and young people (CYP), parents/carers, schools, the local authority and all other partners who are involved in working to identify, assess and meet the special educational needs of children and young people with SEN, Disabilities and going through EHCP process.

ISCAN (Integrated service for children with additional needs)

Telephone: 0161 342 5599

The ISCAN team work directly with children and families to assess their needs who have a diagnosis of a learning disability (0-18 years). An assessment will take place to ascertain appropriate support. Services include parent support groups, domiciliary care, short breaks, occupational therapy, early help.

NeuroDiversity (ND) Hubs Tameside:

01613031636

TamesideNDHubs@barnardos.org.uk

Tameside Neurodiversity Hub offers a point of contact for parents/ carers and young people. Whether a child or young person is displaying behaviours indicative of neurodiversity, on the pathway to diagnosis or diagnosed our dedicated team of Navigators can support to give information and advice, through signposting, workshops and coffee mornings.

Our Kids Eyes (OKE)

Telephone: 0161 371 2084.

Tameside charity that helps children and young people with disabilities. Offering advice, information, activities and events for children and their families. Weekly social events and Youth clubs for children aged 11-18 as well as holiday clubs for the whole family.

T.A.S.C.A (Tameside Action for Social Communication & Autism) support groupTelephone: 0161 371 2060.

Website: www.tasca.org.uk/behaviouralsupportteam.htm

TASCA is a parent run support group with monthly support groups in different locations through Tameside who also run CABS — Children and Adolescent Behavioural Support Team for CYP with severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Tameside Arts

Website: www.tamesideartsltd.co.uk

Specialise in arts for ages 6+ with a learning/physical disability and mental health issues. The weekly schedule is being developed and added to often, sometimes as result of member’s requests for activities. Costs are £5 full day or £2.50 half day, and there is a ‘Shared Support’ scheme to be able to additionally fund 1:1 support on a full day or hourly basis.

Families of Autistic Children Together (FACT)

Website: www.factautism.org.uk

A charity providing support for children on the autistic spectrum. Activities at Slide & Seek and Hollywood Bowl – please see Facebook for activity timetables. Parents can also learn Makaton (Sign language for children)

People First Tameside

Website:

www.peoplefirsttameside.org/home/ourservices

A user-led charity which provides activities and services for learning disabled people in the Tameside area.

Family Holiday Association

Telephone: 020 3117 0650

Website:www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk

The Family Holiday Association is the only national charity dedicated to providing British seaside breaks and day trips for families struggling with some of the toughest challenges life can bring.

Contact a Family

Telephone: 0808 808

3555.

Website: www.cafamily.org.uk

A national charity for families with disabled children. They provide information, advice and support.

Family Fund

Website: www.familyfund.org.uk

Charity that provides grants for holidays, and specialised equipment such as sensory or computing item to support families with disabled children.

Happy Days Charity

Website: www.happydayscharity.org/

Provide respite breaks for individuals, families and groups who support children with additional needs ages 3—17. Can offer help to those with learning difficulties, physical or mental disabilities and life limiting illnesses. (Can also apply for respite funding for CYP who have been abused or neglected, witnessed DV, severe bereavement of young carers) Apply online.

Merlin’s Magic Wand

Website: www.merlinsmagicwand.org/

Apply for a day out for ill, disabled or disadvantaged children ages 2-18, at a Merlin Attraction such as Lego Land, Sea Life or Alton Towers. Apply online.

Cloverleaf Advocacy

site: www.cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk/

Advocacy services to people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, older people, people with physical and sensory impairment, and carers.

Tameside SEND Local Offer

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Children’s Centres Parenting Programmes

Tameside’s Parenting Offer strives to support families when it is needed most. There are different courses to suit the needs of all parents and children in Tameside. There is an online course available and courses run throughout the year. Professionals can make a referral.

Homestart

Telephone: 0161 344 0669.

Website: www.home-start.org.uk/

Offers support to families with children aged under 5. Referrals can be completed by a professional to help parents learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their families.

NeuroDiversity (ND) Hubs Tameside:

01613031636

TamesideNDHubs@barnardos.org.uk

Tameside Neurodiversity Hub offers a point of contact for parents/ carers and young people. Whether a child or young person is displaying behaviours indicative of neurodiversity, on the pathway to diagnosis or diagnosed our dedicated team of Navigators can support to give information and advice, through signposting, workshops and coffee mornings.

Infinity Initiatives

Charitable organisation run by volunteers, their pay as you can café. Provide an advocacy and support service for those with multiple needs— supporting individuals and families. They can offer support in understanding circumstances and signposting as appropriate, but also can offer support through counselling services, providing food items and in providing other items such as clothing/household items. Can visit the café anytime open, no appointment necessary. Open Mon-Fri, 11:00-14:00, Weds until 20:00. Please search Infinity Initiatives C.I.C on Facebook.

The Leap Centre

Address:  Clyde House, AUL (Close to Oxford Park)

Telephone: 0161 214 8300

Large range of support for the community for parents and families, examples include a Mum’s Support Group, a group for families affected by domestic violence and negative behaviours, and courses for School readiness and adult learning. Please contact Julia Cliff for more information.

Family Group Conference

Telephone: 0161 336 2143.

Bringing together families in Tameside to arranged meetings to discuss and make plans for their children to be safe, happy and well cared for. Professionals can phone for advice or to make a referral.

Family Mediation

Telephone: 0161 872 1100.

Website: www.talklistenchange.org.uk

Run by ‘Talk Listen Change’ (TLC). Mediation service can offer support with family members to discuss positive communications and contact arrangements.

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Tameside’s Parenting Offer strives to support families when it is needed. This might be to access a course or for guidance on how to understand their child/children better and help improve knowledge. We have a robust and multi-agency parenting panel in place. The panel ensures the needs of the family are met by matching them with the most appropriate group, or where it is felt the family will benefit the most. Courses offered include:

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The Hive

Telephone: 0161 330 9223

Address: 216 Katherine Street, AUL, OL6 7AS

The Hive offer counselling and Emotional well-being supportive services for children, young people and their families. The Hive is a central hub for ages 8-18 and their families. They also offer a bereavement pathway for both young people and their families.

The Anthony Seddon Fund

Telephone: 0161 376 4439. Address: The AS Centre is located at 12 George St, AUL, OL6 6AQ.

The Anthony Seddon Fund support mental health in the community and supports both adults and children. For children and young people, the service offers a drop in mental health support for ages 9-19 called ‘The Talk Shop’ which is every Thursday from 4-7pm. 1:1 counselling is available at this time, no appointment is necessary. Parents and families are welcome and there is a pool table and arts & crafts available for everyone.

Off The Record

Telephone: 0161 355 3553. Website: http://www.otrtameside.org/

Off The Record provide counselling for ages 10-25 years, and drop in sessions are available every Wednesday between 3 –6pm. Also a service for Skype online sessions coming soon.

42nd Street

Telephone: 0161 228 7321 Website: www.42ndstreet.org.uk

42nd Street Street offer Counselling, therapy, individual support, group work and volunteering opportunities for people aged 11 - 25. Please visit website for more details regarding the support available either online or via 1:1. Both professional and young people/family members can make a referral to access support.

Online and Telephone Support Services for Young People:

Kooth

Website:  www.kooth.com

Kooth is a free online mental health and counselling service approved by the NHS. You can have a "drop-in" chat with a counsellor or therapist or book a one-to-one session. You can also talk to other young people anonymously on the forums. Evidence suggests that Kooth can help children and young people with a range of different problems, including family problems, eating disorders, loneliness, bullying, anxiety and depression. Kooth is suitable for children and young people aged 11 to 19.

The Mix:

Website: http://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health

The Mix is a free and confidential multi-channel service for anyone over the age of 13. Young people can choose how they access support through articles and video content online or phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services

ChildLine:

Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

ChildLine is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Young people can talk on the phone, by email or through 1-2-1 counsellor chat. Whatever feels best for them. Online support is also available on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram so young people can share ideas or get tips about lots of different issues, including anxiety and low mood problems.

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Child Bereavement UK

Website: www.childbereavementuk.org

Child Bereavement UK have advice on managing grief and local services.

Hope Again

Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Email: hopeagain@cruse.org.uk

Website: www.hopeagain.org.uk

Hope Again is the youth website for Cruse Bereavement Care —Nationwide. You can call their free helpline Mon - Fri from 9:30am - 5pm.

Finding Rainbows

Website: https://www.findingrainbows.co.uk/

A service in Tameside that supports families with the death of a child or unborn baby. They accept referrals from other professionals for 1:1 counselling. They also offer advice and support via Facebook and are currently hosting virtual coffee mornings.

Once upon a smile

Website: www.onceuponasmile.org.uk

Once upon a smile offer programmes for children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent, guardian or sibling. Programmes vary dependant on the child’s age and circumstances surrounding their loved ones death. They provide opportunities for children to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment and meet other children who share similar experiences.

Winston’s Wish

Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk

Free phone number: 08088 020 021

Winston’s Wish provide in-depth therapeutic support for bereaved children in individual & group settings. They help families understand child bereavement, offer advice & support through array of child bereavement services.

The Hive

Telephone: 0161 330 9223

Address: 216 Katherine Street, AUL, OL6 7AS

The Hive offer a bereavement pathway for both young people and their families.

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DrugFAM

Telephone: 0300 888 3853; Website: www.drugfam.co.uk

DrugFAM provide support to families, friends, and carers who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol.

FRANK

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Website: www.talktofrank.com

FRANK offers a 24 hour confidential helpline for young people with questions or concerns about alcohol or drugs, or you can chat online with advisors daily from 2pm - 6pm.

Gamblers Anonymous:

Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous provides support for those struggling with gambling addiction and their friends and/or family.

Change Grow Life:

Website: Branching Out - Tameside Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service (changegrowlive.org)

CGL are a free and confidential service that specialises in supporting young people 25 and under who are affected by drugs or alcohol. Alongside this, we work with families, carers, and professionals who are concerned about somebody else’s substance use.

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We support young people, families and concerned others in Tameside.

We are a free and confidential service that specialises in supporting young people 25 and under who are affected by drugs or alcohol. Alongside this, we work with families, carers, and professionals who are concerned about somebody else's substance use.

Concerned Others

Are you a young person, parent or concerned other who is worried about a family member or loved one's drinking or drug use? Do you need support?

Our Concerned Others service works with young people and adults who are concerned about somebody else's drug or alcohol use.

This service aims to improve relationships and is not here to judge. Our Concerned Others team will:

Listen non-judgementally, reassure, explore concerns

Provide you with an understanding of drugs and alcohol

Support you to manage your feelings and emotions, and look at ways of coping

Look at your hopes and wishes for the future

Explore social support with you

Help you to build your confidence, resilience, and self-esteem

Professionals

We provide a comprehensive training programme for professionals, which is delivered both online and in-person. To book, email [email protected] , or visit our Eventbrite page.

For further information about our service or to discuss how we can help and support, please get in touch using the details below.

1st Floor, Thornley House
Thornley Street
Hyde SK14 1JY

These are our opening times.

Monday 9:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 9:00 - 20:00

Wednesday 9:00 - 17:00

Thursday 9:00 - 17:00

Friday 9:00 - 17:00

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Tameside Women's Centre

A range of services available across Monday/ Tuesday/Friday at Cavendish Mill. Access to courses, groups, peer support and support from multi agencies. Meet at Wednesday at Ridgehill or Hattersley on Fridays.

Bridges

Telephone: 0161 331 2552.

Website: http://thp.org.uk/

Tameside Domestic Abuse Service that offers help and advice for both professionals and service users. The Bridges Service is there to help with all levels of abuse and its effects, and runs CHIDVA to do work with children 1:1 who have witnessed DV.

Sitting Right with you

Website: www.sittingrightwithyou.co.uk/

A website for victims of DV to visit for online support and help, confidential support and information, website protected to ensure private browsing. #endthefear

Women's Aid

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.womensaid.org.uk/

Offer a 24 hour helpline. Charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Helps awareness and encouraging change.

The Hideout

Website: www.thehideout.org.uk/children/home/

Women’s Aid has created this interactive website to help children understand if domestic abuse is happening, hear other stories and how to get help.

National Centre for Domestic Abuse

Telephone: 0844 8044 999.

Charity that specialise in providing legal assistance to obtain injunctions.

Men’s Advice Line

Telephone: 0161 801 0327.

Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

Bridging to Change

Telephone: 0161 872 1100.

Website: www.talklistenchange.org.uk

Talk Listen Change service. Support for DV perpetrators to recognise behaviour and take steps towards positive steps towards change.

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Community Eating Disorders Service

Telephone: 0161 716 4060 (South)

0161 716 1560 (North)

Community Eating Disorders Service provide specialist support to CYP who are suffering with an eating disorder aged 8 – 18 years. The team is split into two teams, depending where you live:

North – covers Bury, Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale and Oldham

South – covers Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Referrals can by a professional or self-referral.

BEAT (Beating Eating Disorders)

Telephone: 0808 801 0711

Website: www.b-eat.co.uk

BEAT offer advice and guidance on eating disorders, with a youth helpline.

School Nursing team-

Telephone: 0161 922 6000

School Nurses are public health nurses who work with school-aged children and young people and their families to promote good health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities.

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Who are we?

School Nurses are public health nurses who work with school-aged children and young people and their families to promote good health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities. They are registered nurses or midwives who have additional registered specialist training in public health (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - SCPHN).

School Nurses are essential in ensuring every child has the best start in life. They work closely with schools and other local services, leading teams in supporting many children, young people and families every week and providing extra support and expertise when children, young people and families need it the most.

What do School Nurses do?

School Nurses lead the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme in Tameside. This is a National programme for children aged 0-19 years and their families: School Nurses provide this from 5-19 years of age, and Health Visitors provide the 0-5 years element.

The Healthy Child Programme is described as Universal in Reach and Personalised in Response.
There are 4 levels of service depending on individual and family needs:

Community

Universal

Targeted

Specialist levels of support

The School Nursing Service is available to all children and young people who attend Tameside state-maintained schools, free schools and academy schools as well as those who are home-educated and live in Tameside.
School Nurses:

Raise awareness of health needs

Assess health needs and initiate, develop and implement care plans to meet identified health & social care needs of children and young people

Work in partnership with families, primary care services (both statutory & voluntary) and partner agencies in order to facilitate health-enhancing activities.

Establish networks within the community in order to inform and influence policies which affect health outcomes, and then implement these policies.

All support, advice and interventions are evidence-based, and are tailored to meet the child/ young person's individual and family needs.

We work with children, young people and families in schools, their own homes and in community clinics.

Safeguarding children is embedded in the role of the School Nursing Service because Health Visitors have a vital role in keeping children safe, working with other agencies in local safeguarding arrangements to do this.

The School Nursing Service Core Offer

The School Nursing Service is available to all children and young people who attend Tameside state-maintained schools, free schools and academy

schools as well as well as those who are home-educated and live in Tameside.
The core offer for all children and young people is:

Reception Class: School Health Check Questionnaire, Hearing Screening, National Child Measurement Programme and/or height and weight measurement for growth screen

Year 6: National Child Measurement Programme

Years 8 & 9: School Immunisation Programme

You can ask for support from your local School Nursing Team at any other time, and School Nurses may become involved for example where a child has special educational needs or disability, or there are safeguarding concerns.

If you have recently moved into the area and haven't had contact from our service, please call your local team. Our core hours for accessing the school nursing service are Monday - Friday 09.00hrs-1700hrs

Our School Nursing Teams

There are 4 School Nursing Teams in Tameside and each team comprises of:

School Nurses

Community Staff Nurses

Health Mentors

Healthy Child Programme Assistants

We also have School Health Assistants who deliver the National Child Measurement Programme, as well as growth measurements and hearing screening.
Closely linked with the School Nursing Service are the:
We are very active in training the next generation of Nurses and School Nurses and so you may also meet:

Student Nurses

Student School Nurses (qualified nurses or midwives who are completing post-registration Specialist Community Public Health Nursing training)

Who do we work with?

School Nurses work in partnership with many other services and agencies including:

Schools - pastoral and teaching staff

Physiotherapists

Paediatricians

Children's Community Nursing Team

Speech and Language Therapists

Occupational Therapists

Dietitians

GP`s

Health Visitors

Children`s Social Care

Mental Health Support Teams

CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service)

Contact Us and Social Media

Our School Nursing teams are based in community clinics across Tameside, and work with children and young people who attend the schools in their local area:

Ashton School Nurses, Crickets Lane Health Centre: 0161 342 7891

Denton, Droylsden and Audenshaw School Nurses, Ann Street Clinic: 0161 366 2240

Hyde and Hattersley School Nurses, Hattersley Clinic: 0161 366 2272

Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Mossley School Nurses, Stalybridge Clinic: 0161 366 2182

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Reception Class: School Nursing Health Check

As part of the National Healthy Child Programme we offer all children in Reception class a health check. This includes hearing screening and measurement of their height and weight.

You will receive a letter from us, via school. This will explain the School Nursing Health Check, and will also explain the National Child Measurement Programme . Enclosed will be:
Opt Out Forms for

Hearing Screening / height and weight measurement for growth screen

National Child Measurement Programme

The School Nursing Health Questionnaire
If you do not wish for your child to receive the hearing screen and growth measurements, and / or you do not wish your child to participate in the National Child Measurement Programme, it is important that you complete the relevant Opt Out form(s), and that you return it to school in an envelope addressed 'To the School Nurse'. Please do this within 2 weeks of receiving the letter.

If you are happy for your child to receive hearing screening and growth measurements and/or to be included in the NCMP, you do not need to do anything.

If your child has any special requirements, or your child has a medical condition that affects their height or weight, please let us know - you can contact the School Nurse on the telephone number supplied.

Children are weighed and measured on their own away from other children. They are asked to take their shoes and coats off. Results are not shared with other children or the school.

Children are not made to take part in the hearing screen and height/ weight measurements on the day if they do not want to.

We will inform you if there are any concerns regarding your child's growth or hearing as a result of the School Nursing Health Check and we will provide you with information on how to access further advice and support if required. Children who receive the health check but whose parents do not wish them to participate in the National Child Measurement Programme, will not have their height and weight measurements recorded in the Programme.

In all cases, please complete the School Nursing Health Questionnaire and return to us via school, in an envelope marked 'To the School Nurse' so that it remains confidential; it will then be reviewed by the School Nursing Team. This is an opportunity for you to raise any concerns you may have about your child's health and wellbeing, and if needed, the School Nurses will be in touch to offer you support.

We will visit your child's school and check your child's hearing, and measure their height and weight as part of this health check. This will take place at any time over your child's Reception school year. It is carried out by trained health care staff who are part of our School Nursing Service.

The School Nursing Service is available for support and advice if you have any concerns about your child's health and wellbeing during their school years, please contact us.

The National Child Measurement Programme

Each year in England, school children in Reception and Year 6 have their height and weight checked at school as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). Height and weight measurements are used to calculate weight status. We collect this information because it is in the public interest to understand how many children are overweight, healthy weight or underweight. The data collected in the NCMP is used for improving health care and services through research and planning.

The NCMP also provides us in the School Nursing Service the opportunity to offer support to parents in thinking about their child's growth where required.

Maintaining the wellbeing of children in the NCMP

The wellbeing of children and families is very important. Children are measured by trained and sensitive healthcare practitioners. Children are measured fully clothed, except for their coats and shoes, in a private space away from other pupils. The programme is delivered in a COVID-safe way, in line with the school and local authority's safety control measures and national guidance for schools and healthcare.

Individual results are not shared with your child, their school, or other children. Once your child has had their height and weight checked, this will identify if your child is underweight, a healthy weight, overweight or very overweight. We do not routinely contact parents if their child's weight is in the 'healthy' range. We will send a feedback letter to you if your child's weight is outside the healthy range, and in that letter, we will provide you with information that may be of help. This will be posted to your home address and is shared only with you. It is your choice if you share the information with your child.

The emotional impact of the NCMP has been researched and results show that body image, self-esteem, weight-related teasing and restrictive eating behaviours do not change as a result of being measured or receiving feedback. If you are concerned about your child's growth, weight, body image or eating patterns, at any age, seek further support from your School Nursing Team or General Practitioner.

All the data collected in the NCMP is treated confidentially and held securely by us. You can read more about how your child's data is collected and processed as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

How will I hear about the the National Child Measurement Programme?

When your child is in Reception and Year 6, you will receive a letter from us, via school. This will explain the National Child Measurement Programme.

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the National Child Measurement Programme, it is important that you complete the Opt Out form, and that you return it to school in an envelope addressed 'To the School Nurse'. Please do this within 2 weeks of receiving the letter.

If you are happy for your child to be included in the NCMP, you do not need to do anything.

If your child has any special requirements, or your child has a medical condition that affects their height or weight, or you would like to discuss the NCMP, please let us know - you can contact the School Nurse on the telephone number supplied.

Children are weighed and measured on their own away from other children. They are asked to take their shoes and coats off. Results are not shared with other children or the school.

Children are not made to take part on the day if they do not want to

The School Nursing Service is available for support and advice if you have any concerns about your child's health and wellbeing during their school years.

Useful Information:

Advice, Information and Resources

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0808 800 5000

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Youth Justice Team

Telephone: 0161 342 5680. Website: www.tameside.gov.uk/yot

Referrals can be made for young people bordering on criminality or anti-social behaviour for prevention. Referrals can be made for house/ garden clearance if the family cannot afford to hire a skip as part of restorative justice work in Tameside.

Groundwork

Website: www.groundwork.org.uk

Youth Mentoring for CYP to achieve their potential at school, in their communities and at work, and support for 18-24 years who have been out of employment, or education for twelve months or more and who need extra support to help them to a pathway into work.

The Mix

Telephone:

Website: http://www.themix.org.uk/

Service for young people 13 to 25. Helping a range of challenges for CYP - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk via online, social forums or free helpline.

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix - Essential support for under 25s

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Mermaids

Telephone: 0344 334 0550

Email: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk

Website: www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

Mermaids provide support to young people who feel at odds with their birth gender, through their helpline (Mon - Fri, 9am - 9pm) and website.

Young Stonewall

Website: www.youngstonewall.org.uk

Young Stonewall provides information and support for young LGBTQ+ individuals across the UK.

Gender Identity Development Services (GIDS)

Website: www.gids.nhs.uk

Gender Identity Development Services The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is for children and young people, and their families, who experience difficulties in the development of their gender identity. It's a national specialised service, based in London and Leeds, and the only one of its kind in Great Britain. Young people need to be referred to the service by a professional. The website includes information and guidance on how to refer a young person to the service.

FFLAG

Confidential Helpline: 0845 652 0311

Website: https://www.fflag.org.uk

FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. We are dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans daughters and sons.

We offer support to local parents groups and contacts, in their efforts to help parents and families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay and bisexual members with love and pride.

Proud 2b Parents

Telephone: 07843913001

Email: info@proud2bparents.co.uk

Website: http://www.proud2bparents.co.uk/home.html

Proud 2 b Parents has been running as a monthly drop-in session for many years under the umbrella of Sure Start; a government initiative for families with children under 5.

Matt Taylor-Roberts set up the drop-in sessions when he first started working for Sure Start, when he found that there was no all inclusive service for LGBT parents and their children in Manchester.

Switchboard LGBT

Telephone: 0300 330 0630

Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt

Website: https://switchboard.lgbt

Switchboard provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. We are: confidential, welcoming, supportive, non-judgemental.

Galop

Helpline: 0800 999 5428

Email: help@galop.org.uk

If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, Galop are here for you. They support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.

Proud Trust

Telephone: 0161 660 3347

Website: https://www.theproudtrust.org

The Proud Trust is a lifesaving and life enhancing organisation that helps young people empower themselves to make a positive change for themselves and their communities. We do this through youth groups, peer support, managing the LGBT centre for Manchester, delivering of training and events, Campaigns, undertaking research and creating resources.

42nd Street

Website: 42nd Street | LGBTQ+ resources |

42nd street have complied resources direct from young people on a range of topics around being LGBTQ+ or supporting friends who are to create our new LGBTQ+ resource centre.

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Proud 2 b Parents is an inclusive organisation for all routes to parenthood.

We are run by and deliver services for LGBT+ parents / carers to be, LGBT+ parents / carers and their children living in Greater Manchester (and the North West). We know how rare organisations like ours are so our ethos is: if you're willing to travel we're happy to welcome you!

We run a variety of services to meet the needs of the community. These include:

Mid-week meet-ups based in Greater Manchester families who are off in the week;

Monthly Get-Together usually held on the fourth Sunday of the month based at a soft play centre in Trafford;

'Proud 2 b Me' youth group for young people aged 8 and over who have LGBT+ parents or carers;

'Parent 2 b' digital meet-ups;

Digital ' Parent Support Sessions';

Family fun days and seasonal parties;

Regional Pride event family zones;

Parent's Night Out (or 'in');

Holiday provision meet ups

Our Champions work

Training and consultancy

A variety of other engagement activities.We also produce training and guides to support either families and / or develop professionals understanding and awareness of the LGBT+ parent / carer community.

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We are run by and deliver services for LGBT+ parents / carers to be, LGBT+ parents / carers and their children living in Greater Manchester (and the North West). We know how rare organisations like ours are so our ethos is: if you're willing to travel we're happy to welcome you!

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National Family and Parenting Institute

Telephone: 0207 424 3460

Website: http://www.nfpi.org

Email: info@familyandparenting.org

The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is an independent charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the wellbeing of families and to make society more family friendly. Parents/carers can self-refer to the service.

Tameside Council

Website: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/lifeevents/divorce

Tameside Council provide practical support and advice on their website.

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Signposting 10: Physical health problems

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Signposting 10: Physical health problems

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PHEW

Website: PHEW - Home | Facebook

PHEW is an organisation that aims to support families with a CYP who is struggling with physical health issues.

Willow Foundation:

Website: https://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/Services

For people aged 16-40

Can help with special days & Special treats (personalised gift boxes.

Eligibility is defined as Life limiting or life-threatening conditions where curative treatment is possibility but may fail

Also, conditions where premature death is inevitable –

Not limited to people with cancer diagnosis.

The Osborne Trust:

Website: https://theosbornetrust.com/all-our-support/

The Osborne Trust offers free emotional and practical support for children of a parent with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing cancer treatment. Help if offered freely to children aged 16 years and younger with a parent with any type of cancer all over the UK.

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Dedicated to bringing special days to the seriously ill who are between the ages 16 and 40 years of age and live in the United Kingdom.

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**With any significant self harm- always sought medical advice at A&E**

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Telephone: 0800 585858

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) offer support to young males struggling with low mood, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Their helpline runs daily 5pm - midnight, or you can use their webchat.

Self Harm UK

Website: www.selfharm.co.uk

Self Harm UK offer support to individuals dealing with and recovering from self-harm.

Self-Injury Support

Telephone: 0808 800 8088 Text: 0780 047 2908

Website: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Self-Injury Support provide a support and information text service for females under 24 years who are struggling with self-harm.

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Health Mentors

Email: tga-tr.cyphealthmentors@nhs.net

Working directly with young people regarding healthy weight, alcohol and drugs, smoking, emotional health and well-being, can be around 4-6 sessions to look at healthy behaviour changes. Drop in sessions in High Schools.

You Think Team

Telephone: 0161 342 5672

Address: 31 Clarence Arcade, AUL.

Focusing on the sexual health, awareness and prevention of young people in Tameside aged up to 25. The team run sessions, attend settings and run a drop ins.

Orange Rooms SAFE

Website: www.tameside.gov.uk/health/sexualhealth

Provide walk in clinic at Ashton Primary Care Centre to access contraception, advice and counselling. www.tameside.gov.uk/health/sexualhealth

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Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide

Tel: 0800 068 4141; Text: 07786 209 697

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide offer support through their helpline (HOPEline UK) to those under 35 years that are having thoughts of suicide Mon - Fri, 10am - 10pm, Weekends 2pm -10pm.

Saneline

Tel: 0300 304 7000 Website: www.sane org.uk

Saneline provide information and have a helpline open 4:30pm - 10:30pm daily. Tel: 0300 304 7000 Web: www.sane org.uk

Samaritans

Telephone: 116 123

Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support for free.

The OLLIE Foundation

Website: www.theolliefoundation.org.uk

The OLLIE Foundation have a website with information on where you can seek further support if you’re having suicidal thoughts. Web: www.theolliefoundation.org.uk

YoungMinds TextLine

Text YM to 85258

Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.

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We can support you

Our trained and experienced team of staff and volunteers are here to provide emotional support by phone, email and text, 365 days a year. You can also share experiences with others in our online peer-led forum.

If you're struggling with mental illness, or you're caring for someone and would like to get in touch, we're here for you.
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"Girl in the window" by Jennie Wishart Our trained and experienced team of staff and volunteers are here to provide emotional support by phone, email and text, 365 days a year. You can also share experiences with others in our online peer-led forum.

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Young Carers

Telephone: 0161 368 7722

Service for children and young people aged 8-18, who look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled. Responsibilities such as personal care, housework, or food shopping. Young Carers provides respite activities for the young person through groups and activities.

Guardian Angels:

The Guardian Angels is an opportunity to meet and talk about your experiences of raising your #grandchildren and what you think could support you as a grandparent raising grandchildren (for example private family arrangement, Special Guardianship Order)

#Grandparents who previously attended the group said:

‘Nice to speak to people in a similar situation, it’s a comfort to know I’m not as isolated and alone and there’s a wealth of knowledge between us, I want to meet again’.

Where: Anthony Seddon

When: First Wednesday of every month 9-12

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Helping your child in the lead-up to exams

It’s important for your child to have downtime from studying, which could be something as easy as watching a film or meeting up with friends etc. This can be rejuvenating and revitalising for them.

Help them eat well and get exercise. This doesn’t mean sticking to the perfect diet or going for a daily run, just getting fresh air and getting moving will make all the difference.

Listen to them. Your child will be experiencing all kinds of emotion. Be the kind of person who can sit and listen without judgement whenever they need to talk.

Exam time is stressful, so reassure them - let your child know that no matter what happens they will be OK. Remind them that they have a support system who will always be there to help and advise them.

Manage your own expectations. It’s natural to have expectations and hopes for how your child will do in exams. What’s important is not to project your fears, worries, and ambitions onto them.

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The Mind Set - how can parents help with exam stressed teens?

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Signposting 17: Supporting your child during Ramadan 

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Signposting 17: Supporting your child during Ramadan 

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As parents, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the things we need to do to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan - from keeping our homes clean and organised, to preparing great healthy, satisfying meals to break the fast at iftar each evening.

Bake Off star, baker and cook Sura Mitib, has some tips for getting children to help out, as well as a delicious Ramadan biscuit recipe that children and parents can enjoy making together - perfect to keep and eat over a few days!

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Six tips and a recipe to get your children helping out at Ramadan - Parents’ Toolkit - BBC Bitesize

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Great British Bake Off star Sura Mitib has tips to make the holy month of Ramadan easier for you and your family by getting the kids involved in tidying, preparing meals and joining in.

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Signposting 18: Greater Manchester Resources and Support 

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Scan the QR code to access information about a range of wellbeing resources and mental health support for children and young people in Greater Manchester with links to support, information and advice.

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Put yourself in your child’s shoes

Try and remember what it was like for you before starting secondary school – the nerves, the fear and the sense of going from being a big fish in a small pond to a little fish in a big pond.

Being open and empathetic will allow your children to feel like they can tell you anything, meaning you can help support them to the best of your ability.

Help your child to build problem-solving skills

It can sometimes feel like solving your child’s problems for them is the kindest thing to do. However, settling in to secondary school is largely about initiative and independence – let them find their own way.

It’s important to help them build trust in their own ability to problem-solve by increasing their independence. This could be anything from navigating their way to and from school to managing their own money when it comes to school lunches.

Follow the link above for some more practical advice, support and videos.

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Moving from primary school to secondary school is an exciting time of life, but for many children it can also be a daunting prospect.
A new, much bigger school can offer greater independence, such as the first smart phone, and a world of opportunity.

However it also means new teachers, new subjects and potentially a whole new set of friends.

Starting Secondary School, a campaign from BBC Bitesize aimed at 10-12 year olds, their teachers and parents, shines a light on the great potential of starting afresh in secondary school and also offers practical advice and emotional support to help take the stress out of taking the next big step.

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A new campaign aimed at 11 and 12 year olds, their teachers and parents, that will shine a light on the great potential of starting fresh in secondary school.

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Signposting 20: Social Media Safety from the Children's Society 

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Signposting 20: Social Media Safety from the Children's Society 

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Social media is a big part of most young people’s lives. For many, it’s a way to have fun with friends, so it’s understandable that you may not want to stop your child using it. But there are some risks, so how can you help your child stay safe? Read on to find out how to set up privacy and parental controls on the major platforms.