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Skips Safety Net-Parent Guides to help keep children safe online.

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Skips Safety Net-Parent Guides to help keep children safe online.

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Skips Safety Net

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Parents Safety Net- keeping children safe online during summer hoildays

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"This made my kids stop begging for a phone"

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"This made my kids stop begging for a phone"

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This made my kids stop begging for a phone

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In the UK children first see violent images and explicit porn at 10 years of age – the age at which the majority of children are now being given a Smartphone. Research in Australia shows that brain function in children is changing because of Smartphone/social media use.

The organisation wishes to empower parents to make choices around children’s Smartphone use.

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97% of 12-year-olds in Britain have a smartphone.

When children started getting them, there was no research about their impact. Now there is, and it's overwhelming.

Smartphones expose children to harmful content, raise the likelihood of developing a mental illness and are highly addictive.

But parents have been put in an impossible position.

Either we give our children access to something that opens the door to porn, bullying, grooming and the anxiety machine that is social media, or we risk alienating them from their peers.

Regulation hasn't caught up with the technology, so it's parents and children that lose out.

We started Smartphone Free Childhood to give power back to parents, and to kickstart the change society needs.

We've learned over time to restrict alcohol and smoking to certain age groups. Smartphones have been with us for barely 15 years, and now we know their effect, we need to act.

Our mission We're determined to turn the groundswell of public support we've already recieved into real change for our children and future generations. We'll do it by:

🗣️ Growing the national conversation about the harms of smartphones for children.

👩‍🏫 Empowering parents and schools to create change at a local level.

👊 Putting pressure on government and tech companies to help us protect our children.

Just as we marvel at the fact cigarette companies used to market their products as healthy, people will look back on this era and ask why children weren't protected from smartphones.

Let's get together and change the norm.

Sign up to be part of the movement and for the latest updates from our campaign.

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Smartphone Free Childhood is a grassroots movement on a mission to keep childhood smartphone free. We want to connect parents in their local communities so that together they can make a pact not to give their children smartphones until at least 14, or social media before the age of 16.

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Sorted Teens is a free app containing audios developed from NHS-accredited adult Sorted app for building mental strength.

Sorted Teens is for 10–15-year-olds and supports development of emotional regulation, self-esteem, resilience, and goal-focused motivation.

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Older Childrens, Teens and Young People Padlet

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Older Childrens, Teens and Young People Padlet

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Who's in Charge? Facilitator Training

The training runs over three days and will cover the following aspects of the WIC? programme.

Who should attend?

This training is aimed primarily at those intending to facilitate the Who's in Charge? group programme, although it has practical application to those working working 1:1 and with parents generally. Practitioners who have attended training come from a broad range of agencies, both statutory, voluntary and private sector including: youth offending, domestic abuse agencies, social workers children & young people's practitioners, psychologists, therapists, third sector agencies, schools, youth workers, parenting practitioners, early help teams, SENCO's, service managers, mental health workers, school nurses, troubled families, family carers and family group conference co-ordinators.

What does the training involve?

Pre-training information

Prior to attendance at the WIC? training participants will be sent a programme rationale with notes. It is expected that participants will have spent two hours minimum reading this document prior to attending the WIC? training.

The 3 day training is largely experiential, based around the exercises and discussions of a Who's in Charge? group programme. Practitioners will have the opportunity to explore the programme in full, discuss the referral process, and setting up the programme.

Day One

An insight into understanding the context of child to parent violence and experiential journey through programme weeks 1 - 2, beginning with uncovering family patterns and encouraging parents to identify goals for change; what are the causes or influences of child to parent violence and abuse, understanding the difference between entitlement versus responsibility and exploring what influence parents have over their children.

Day Two

Experiential exploration of Weeks 3 - 6 including looking at abuse, parental influence & control and power over their children and equally how do children have influence, power and control over their parents. We move at this point from the therapeutic element of the programme towards the second part, the knowledge base and applying consequences to children who are uncooperative (sometimes in the extreme) and who may not appear to care very much about anything. Focus on the anger held by all family members involved.

Day Three

Weeks 7 - 9 includes supporting parents to be assertive in the face of CPVA and make changes and continuing to restore a positive relationship with their children, exploration of the ethos, philosophy and rationale of the WIC? programme, a group assessment via a multiple-choice questionnaire and a short group presentation, supporting practitioners to facilitate the Who's in Charge? programme with confidence in their own settings and encouraging facilitators to continue the parents journey through future goal setting and programme evaluation and data collection.

Finally on completion

On successful completion of the three-day facilitator training participants will be eligible to run the Who's in Charge? programme and will have access to a Private Area on the Who's in Charge? website. Here they can download all the materials needed to run the nine week programme. There are no further license fees, enabling practitioners to run programmes immediately. It is expected that where possible newly trained facilitators take the opportunity to co-facilitate with an experienced WIC? facilitator prior to leading their own group.

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Whos In Charge - Working with : Child to Parent Violence & Abuse

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The training runs over three days and will cover the following aspects of the WIC? programme. This training is aimed primarily at those intending to facilitate the Who's in Charge? group programme, although it has practical application to those working working 1:1 and with parents generally.

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Teenage Brain from Australian Parenting Network

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Teenage Brain from Australian Parenting Network

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The Teenage Brain from Australian parenting Network

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IOW NDMDT Information for Parents Nov'24

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Young Persons Guide to managing your ADHD

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Young Persons Guide to managing your ADHD

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The Teen Brain: Still under construction

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The Teen Brain: Still under construction

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Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnership : Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Coordinating multi-agency work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children on the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnership works to protect children on the Isle of Wight.

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Subjects: Physical health, Mental Health, Sexual health, Online safety, Keeping adolescents safe outside the home, Relationships, Bullying, identity, Substance Use, SEND.

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Supporting your adolescent - Hampshire SCP

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Welcome to the Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Strategies to help prevent your child drinking alcohol underage.

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You can be stopped, fined or arrested by police if you're under 18 and drinking alcohol in public.

If you're under 18, it's against the law:

for someone to sell you alcohol

to buy or try to buy alcohol

for an adult to buy or try to buy alcohol for you

to drink alcohol in licensed premises (such as a pub or restaurant)

However, if you're 16 or 17 and accompanied by an adult, you can drink (but not buy) beer, wine or cider with a meal.

If you're 16 or under, you may be able to go to a pub (or premises primarily used to sell alcohol) if you're accompanied by an adult. However, this isn't always the case. It can also depend on the specific conditions for that premises.

It's illegal to give alcohol to children under 5.

Working in a restaurant or bar under 18

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Topics:

Bullying

Child Abuse

Domestic Abuse

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Fire Safety

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Grief and Bereavement

Knife Crime

LGBT+

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Organisations that can help for Parents and Carers : Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Topics: Adolescent to Parent Violence (APV) (PDF)

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Crime Service (Paragon) (paragonteam.org.uk)

Domestic abuse referral pathway and flowchart (PDF)

Drug and Alcohol Service (inclusioniow.org)

Early Help Assessments Leaflet (PDF)

Hants & IOW Educational Psychology (HIEP) Support Line (PDF)

Inclusion IOW (inclusioniow.org)

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) (hamptontrust.org.uk)

Independent Child Trafficking Guardians (ICTG) (barnardos.org.uk)

PREVENT (iow.gov.uk) Supporting parent relationships (iow.gov.uk) Supporting Families Services (PDF)

Supporting parental relationships (iow.gov.uk)

Youth Justice Service (iow.gov.uk)

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Leaving your child at home alone, and Babysitting

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Leaving your child at home alone, and Babysitting

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Their age and maturity

A baby or young child should never be left alone, not even for a few minutes - whether they're asleep or awake.

Do you think they're old enough?

How long could they cope on their own? For a younger child, half an hour can feel like a long time.

Can they deal with risks?

Will they behave responsibly?

Will they be safe?

How does your child feel about this idea? Fairly confident? Nervous?

Safety and keeping in contact

Is your home safe for your child? Check:

Fire alarms, locks and windows are working

There's a spare set of keys available

Your child can get food and use the bathroom if they need to.

Consider if there's anything that could hurt them and how you could reduce that risk, eg by putting sharp objects, alcohol and medicine out of reach or view.

Can they contact you - or someone else?

Make sure they have your number and access to a phone

Keep your phone with you when you go out - on loud, if possible

Leave a list of other trusted adults they could contact - neighbours, relatives or family friends who live nearby - including in an emergency

Remind your child they can call 999 if there's an emergency.

'What if' scenarios

Talking to your child about what they'd do in certain situations could help to reassure you both. Ask them, and discuss with them, what they'd do if:

they're hungry and want some food?

there's a power cut?

they smell gas?

a broken tap floods the bathroom?

there's a fire?

a stranger knocks at the door?

you're out for longer than you thought?

they hurt themselves?

Boundaries

Setting clear boundaries will help you and your child know how they should behave when you're not around. It's a good idea to agree on some house or outside rules that suit their maturity before you leave them alone. You could even write up an agreed list. Consider:

Who can they have over, if anyone?

What devices or online apps, games and sites can they use? And who is it OK to talk to online?

How long can they spend on their devices?

What can they do in the kitchen?

Where in the house can they go?

Who can they tell that they'll be home alone?

Can they leave the house?

Trial runs

If you think they might be ready, but still aren't sure, why not do a trial run? Go out for a few minutes and see how they cope. Then gradually build up the length of time you leave them alone for.

Building trust

Give your child a chance to build their independence by building your trust. If they keep to rules and boundaries you set, you'll feel more confident letting them do more on their own.

So, why not turn these checklist items into chances for them to be rewarded? A scale they can climb to reach even more independence. Something like:

Has my child answered our 'what ifs' well? If yes, trial them spending time alone for a short period.

Have they spent the agreed amount of time alone with no major problems? If yes, increase the time they're allowed to spend alone.

Have they kept to our house rules? If yes, give them more freedom by tweaking one of the rules.

Resisting pressure - and feeling confident

Pester power is strong, we know. Your child might insist that they'll be alright on their own, giving all sorts of reasons why they're ready to be alone.

But if you're not sure, if there's a niggle of doubt, don't block it out. Trust your instincts. You need to be sure they'll be safe when you're not around.

You need to be able to answer the question below with a confident 'yes'.

Do I, as their parent or carer, feel they're ready to stay home alone?

Making sure they're happy too

Just as you need to be sure, so do they. If your child is worried about the prospect of being alone, talk this through with them. Asking them these questions is a good place to start:

Is there anything that worries you about being left alone?

Example prompts could be:

Being left alone for longer than agreed

Not being able to get in touch with you

Someone coming to the door

There being an emergency

Then, your follow-up questions could include:

Why is it making you worried?

What would help you feel less worried?

Is there anything else you'd like to talk about?

Remember, you should never let a child stay home or go out alone if they're unhappy about it.

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Is your child ready to be left home alone? Practical advice to help keep your children safe, build independence and find the right childcare for your family.

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1. How to know if a young person is having suicidal thoughts

2. Talking about suicidal thoughts

3. If they're not talking

4. Finding professional help

5. Looking after yourself

6. Useful helplines and websites

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Suicidal Thoughts | Suicidal Ideation Signs & Symptoms

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If your child is struggling with suicidal feelings, or you’re worried they might be, read our advice on how to support them and places you can get help.

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1. Abuse and domestic violence

2. Anger

3. ADHD

4. Anxiety

5. Autism and mental health

6. Babies and infants under five

7. Bullying

8. CAMHS: A guide for parents

9. Challenging behaviour

10. Counselling and therapy

11. Depression and low mood

12. Divorce and separation

13. Drugs and alcohol

14. Early help and early intervention services

15. Eating disorders

16. Exam time

17. Gaming

18. Gender identity

19. Getting support from mental health services: where to start

20. Getting support from the GP

21. Grief and loss

22. Mental Capacity Act 2005

23. Money and mental health

24. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

25. Parental mental illness

26. Racism and mental health

27. School anxiety and refusal

28. Self-esteem

29. Self-harm

30. Social media

31. Suicidal thoughts

32. Transitions and times of change

33. Trauma

34. Treatment in hospital

35. University and mental health

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Our A-Z guide gives you advice on how to help your child with their feelings and behaviour, as well as mental health conditions and life events. We'll also show you where you can get help.

For information and advice on the cost-of-living crisis, including where to find financial support for you and your family, read our guide to money and mental health.

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Parents' A-Z Mental Health Guide | Mental Health Advice

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Our A-Z guide to support has information and advice on how to help your child with specific mental health conditions, and difficult feelings & life events.

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Parent Sessions; Self Harm, Emerging OCD, Anxiety and Low mood

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Parent Sessions; Self Harm, Emerging OCD, Anxiety and Low mood

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Each week Youth Trust practitioners run group support sessions that focus on specific areas of mental health and wellbeing to help parents and carers best support their young people. These sessions are free to attend.

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Parent Support Sessions | IOW Youth Trust

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Age 5-16 Firestone Copse Ryde and Parkhurst Forest Newport

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As parent carers, this isn’t a topic we ever hope to face—but if exclusion becomes a reality, it’s vital to have accurate, up-to-date advice. We’ve just added new information to help families understand the legal framework, your rights, and how to ensure your young person gets the right support moving forward.

Every child deserves fair treatment. We’re here to help you navigate these tough moments.

Read more on our webpage and be sure to check out the updated factsheet on located at the bottom - packed with information and contacts

https://www.iowsendiass.org.uk/information-and-advice/...

If you need further information and advice please contact us

https://www.iowsendiass.org.uk/contact-us/

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Internet free phones for children/young people

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Internet free phones for children/young people

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If you are thinking about getting your child a phone, but don't want all the risks that come with smart phones, you're not alone. More and more parents are looking for better ways for their kids to stay in touch, and the good news is, phone makers are finally catching up.....

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8 Best Phones for Kids (algorithms not included)

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A Hampshire based charity for anyone affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. PSL are currently working within Inclusion hubs in IOW and Hampshire. Their services include:

24/7 Helpline: confidential phone support on 023 8039 9764.

1-to-1 Support: Personalised support sessions, available by appointment.

Support Groups: Regular meetings where people can share experiences, including specific groups like "Walk & Talk" and acupuncture

Education: Information on the effects of alcohol and substance use, coping mechanisms, and wellbeing .

Whole Family Sessions: Structured support for the entire family

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Often people can feel embarrassed or ashamed of their loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol. This can often leave individuals feeling that they are unable to talk to other family members or friends without feeling judged or embarrassed.

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This workshop will discuss Section 19 of the Education Act which requires suitable education to be provided for children who are unable to attend school due to exclusion, illness and other circumstances.

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Our online workshops are a valuable opportunity to learn more, gain practical insights, and ask questions in a supportive environment.
We run fortnightly sessions for those responding to a draft EHCP document, to help meet the critical time frame for replies. All other workshops are held monthly – including those for families considering an EHCP application. Scroll down to explore our calendar of additional topic-specific sessions offered at key points throughout the academic year.

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Isle of Wight Sendiass have created a Young People’s Page,

packed with videos, links, and easy-to-understand resources to help young people learn about their options and speak up about what they want their future to look like.

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Your views are important, click here for a short video from Isle of Wight SENDIASS of why your thoughts and opinions should be heard.

Click here for an easy to follow short animation to learn about person centred planning and the aims to put children and young people at the centre of planning and decisions that affect you.
Annual Reviews
An EHC plan must be checked at least once every year. This is called a review.

At the review, people look at how well you are doing and if you are reaching your goals. These goals are written in the EHC plan

The review should focus on what matters most to you and help you to work towards your future goals.

Click here for a short video from our You Tube channel to share what is an annual review.

Further resources:

Year 9 - Annual Review Guide - This is about a the annual review at school where adults talk with you about what you like and what you want to be when you grow up, so they can help you plan your future.

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Young People's Page - Isle of Wight SENDIASS

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Click here for a short video looking at what IAS services are, what they can do, and how they can help. Here is a short video on 'what to expect' from Isle of Wight SENDIASS. Click here