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Welcome to our Parent Support Padlet, which has been designed as a space for providing resources, guidance, and support not just for your child but also for you as parents and caregivers.

We are committed to the belief that strengthening the partnership between the school, parents, and families is significantly beneficial for the children's' growth and development.

We are a Large Primary school based in South Belfast with over 50 amazing staff members ranging from principal, teachers, teaching assistants, SEN support staff to lunch time supervisors.

I am a classroom teacher in one of the primary 2 classrooms.

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As a school, we collaborate with different professionals. These include;

Speech therapists

Educational psychologists

Social workers

Peripatetic teachers for children who don't speak English as a first language or SEN children.

(Jean Mills 2002)

These partnerships facilitate the resolution of obstacles, such as learning and emotional ones, and thereby help children get the required specific attention and support.

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Engagement also ensures that everyone is informed about what, when, and how to learn. It fosters a shared understanding on these issues between you as a parents and us in school.

It provides you with a platform and the security that your views are being heard. It leads to the correction of misunderstandings and makes it possible to interact with you as parents on a more personal level.

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Attend our workshops based on;

Working with families who have experienced trauma

Supporting your child with special educational needs.

Welcoming newcomer families to the school

Supporting single parents

All of these workshops will also provide ways to get extra support from the community such as:

Barnardos

Home Start

SENAC

Gingerbread NI

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Want to know how you can partner with our school?

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Want to know how you can partner with our school?

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There are many ways you can partner with our school to help make a difference.

This website gives you advice on how to communicate with our school in a positive and powerful way that will be beneficial for your children.

The site promotes a respectful, proactive collaboration of you as a parent and us as educators that focus on assisting children to nurture both their academic and personal life.

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As a parent, you can make an enormous difference to your child's chances of success in school, at home and in their later life. Working in partnership with your child's school can help them to succeed

Pupil reports and parents' evenings

Pupil reports and parents' consultation evenings help to make sure you are kept up-to-date on your child's progress.

Parents' evenings are a chance to discuss how your children are doing in class and in school generally with their teachers. They can help decide how best to work together to support your children's achievement.

Your child's latest report should help you to spot issues you want to discuss. It will tell you about your child's progress and levels of achievement, together with details of their attendance, behaviour and - where relevant - special needs.

This isn't the only way to be kept informed. Remember that talking to your children about school can benefit them. If there is anything you want to discuss with your child's teacher, most will be happy to arrange a time to do so.

Home-school agreements

Home-school agreements can form the basis of the partnership between you and your child's school. They help to make clear what you and your child's school can expect from each other.

They set out:

the school's responsibilities, aims and values

parents' and carers' responsibilities in supporting the school

what the school expects of its pupils

Helping out at school

Some schools offer parents the opportunity to help in the classroom, with after-school activities and with school events or trips.

Pupils can benefit from the support offered by an extra adult and this can be a good way to find out more about what your child is doing at school.

Depending on what you will be doing and how often, the school may ask for your permission to arrange a check on your police records.

Parent-teacher associations

Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are made up of parents, teachers and sometimes others within the school community. They provide opportunities for you to get involved in school life, many of which don't take up too much of your time.

Many organise:

fundraising for extra items or services to provide additional opportunities for pupils

social events which allow parents to get to know each other

meetings to tell parents about issues in education

Ask your child's teacher about getting involved in your local PTA.

Governors and parent governors

All schools have a board of governors working with the principal and senior management team to make sure pupils get a good education. With more than 10,000 governor places in Northern Ireland, governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the country.

Parent governors are elected by parents at the school and form part of the board.

Becoming a governor can be an excellent way to find out more about education in your child's school.

Make your views known

You can contact your child's school for an informal discussion about any aspect of their education. Schools are expected to seek the views of parents as part of their self-evaluation process.

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As a parent, you can make an enormous difference to your child’s chances of success in school, at home and in their later life. Working in partnership with your child’s school can help them to succeed

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The UK Government's webpage on Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is one of the places where you as a parent can get detailed information about supporting children with SEND.​

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Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

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Children with special educational needs (SEN) can get the help they need to get an education - SEN support, education, health and care plans, SEN before September 2014

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This yoga video at home could assist your child in dealing with emotions and relaxing while enjoying it. With this video, you can provide your child with an extra set of exercises that will help them get over the pressure of doing their homework or make it an additional physical education activity at home.

Yoga can really be a huge benefit to children who have ADHD. Through doing yoga, children can be equipped with certain breathing exercises, postures, and cognitive control which will help them with self-regulation, concentration, instant body awareness and stress management. The most beneficial effects of yoga for children with ADHD are less anxiety, hyperactivity, and inattention, as well as better sleep routines and peer relationships.

Chou and Huang 2017

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Salamander Yoga! | 5-minute Yoga Break | Scratch Garden

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Going back to school can be especially difficult for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Working in partnership with the Special Educational Need Coordinator (SENCO) to create a personalised program concentrating on the child's distinctive needs guarantees the similarity of school and home strategies.

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The new SEN Plan of Arrangements website provides information on Support Services, Statutory Assessment and SEN contact details.

The website provides various services that can help children and young people with special educational needs and you as their families to better understand the processes.

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Information and guidance for parents, carers and schools to support improved outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.

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This website aims to you if you have children with special educational needs and disabilities to smooth the process of the transition to school or get back to school, especially after a period of change (e.g. after holidays, illness, or life disruptions)

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Going back to school after the holidays or a period of time off can be exciting and daunting, especially if you're a child with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), but there are things you can do to support your child with their worries.

We know that all of the above will have lasting effects on family life, including on a child's emotional well-being and how they have or do feel about going to school. You may, for example, have a child or young person who has preferred not being at school at all. This could be because school makes them feel worried, upset or unsafe, and therefore school might be a source of anxiety.

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Supporting special needs children settle into school

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Read our advice for helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settle back into school.

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We want to respect all cultures and celebrate the diversity among the students of our school

Barnardo's publishes the findings of a research project that identifies the challenges that immigrant families deal with and suggests practical ways to promote a strong parent-practitioner partnership in a school environment.

As a school, we can make meetings with families for the purpose of providing extra help in the form of:

language classes within the school

parenting groups

local services suggestions

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Family Support NI is a key platform to gain access to various services designed to improve the lives of families and children in Northern Ireland.

If you need family support, this will direct you to services available with articles on key topics.

There is also workshops available for extra support

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Family Support

Find local services and information to support you and your family

Childcare
Find registered childcare in N Ireland and useful information including financial support

Site safe

All organisations on this website have declared to the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) that they have clear policy and procedures for safeguarding children.

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FamilySupportNI - Family support and childcare services across Northern Ireland

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The most comprehensive public directory of registered childcare and family support services in Northern Ireland.

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Need help on how to use the family Support NI Website?

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Need help on how to use the family Support NI Website?

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This video guides you through how to use the website!

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Family Support Northern Ireland - Your Guide to Family Support Services in NI

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Supporting your child's learning at home.

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Supporting your child's learning at home.

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If you are having a difficult time educating your child at home after school hours, then this website is perfect for you. Assisting your child with homework assignment is one way of knowing what your child is learning and minding their progress.

Utilising these methods may greatly help in producing a family learning environment that supports school education and helps produce your child's academic growth.

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Supporting learning at home is vitally important to your child’s view of education and achievement.

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One of the key roles of being a parent is that you are the main educator of your child, and therefore you are in a suitable position to be the first one to help him/her at home. This EA website will not only show how to use Learning Resources but also what kind of resources to use while your child is at home. We, the staff, advise every parent to log in here to get extra support.

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Helping children and young people with trauma

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Helping children and young people with trauma

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Phoenix Youth is a service in association with Victim Support NI which delivers Creative Arts Therapy for children who went through the complex trauma. It's a one-year long program designed to provide the right kind of therapy for the person who needs it the most in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area.

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Phoenix Youth is a service that offers Creative Art Therapy to Children and Young People who have experienced complex trauma. We operate in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and provide therapeutic support for up to 1 year.

This service delivers Creative Arts Therapy to children and young people, aged 8-21 who live in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area. We aim to provide therapeutic support completely tailored to individual needs, keeping our client at the centre of all that we do.

Phoenix Youth developed from the ART (Aggression Related Trauma) Project and uses Creative Arts to help support children and young people through the impact of traumatic experiences. We believe in a systemic approach and offer support to families/carers of children and young people, alongside the 1:1 sessions. Support is available through seminars, workshops and support groups.

Therapy is relaxed and informal, with a client led approach. Sessions are 1:1, with the same therapist each week to ensure trust and safety are established. Each child or young person will have space and freedom to explore whatever feels important to them week to week.

Children and young people can be referred to Phoenix Youth by parents/guardians/carers, health professionals, GPs, school staff, social work teams, CAMHS, or any other organisation involved in their care.

You can use this link to refer directly into the service:
Phoenix Youth referral

For further information about Phoenix Youth, please contact us using the email address phoenix@victimsupportni.org.uk

Phoenix Youth is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

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The Phoenix Youth project within Victim Support NI supports children and young people with trauma living in the Northern Trust area

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The Family Trauma Centre (FTC), one of the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, is a special service for children and teenagers less than 18 years old who have serious difficulties in overcoming the traumas and other devastating experiences.

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What the service does

The team at the Family Trauma Centre (FTC) helps children, young people and their families who are having problems coping with a traumatic and frightening experience. We work with children and young people up to the age of 18.

The first appointment at the Family Trauma Centre is an assessment. We talk to the child or young person and their family about the problems. After this, we agree on a plan to help overcome their problems.

How to access the service

Any of the following people or services can refer a child or young person and their family to the Family Trauma Centre:

GP

health visitor

children's services

hospital service, for example Emergency Department

community nurse

educational welfare officer

school nurse

social worker

psychologist

community or voluntary organisation

charity

Location of service

Family Trauma Centre
1 Wellington Park
Belfast
BT9 6DJ

Tel: 028 9504 2828

There are also regular outreach clinics in:

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm

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Skip to Main Content Skip to Site Map Skip to Accessibility Statement What the service does The team at the Family Trauma Centre (FTC) helps children, young people and their families who are having problems coping with a traumatic and frightening experience. We work with children and young people up to the age of 18.

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Useful websites for supporting children and young people to deal with global events.

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Useful websites for supporting children and young people to deal with global events.

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Mind

GOV UK- Resources for children and young people on global issues

CAMHS Resources

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The Bryson Intercultural charity has adjusted to the changing migration patterns and requirements of the people by following the methods of partnership, empowerment and collaboration to stand up for and advance the rights of the people and human rights. It is interested in the enhancement of good relationships among all ethnic groups and in facilitating the integration of the people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds into Northern Ireland society.

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OUR PURPOSE Bryson exists to make the greatest difference to the greatest need. Founded in 1906, we help over 60,000 people every year. We focus on maximising the potential of people, the environment, and creating the conditions for sustainable peace. GET SUPPORT MAKING THE GREATEST DIFFERENCE TO THE GREATEST NEED OUR IMPACT 50,000 people rescued [...]

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All Are Welcome – Read aloud kids book in fullscreen and with music!

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Young Minds

Women's Aid

Disability Action

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How helpful did you find this pinboard with information on supporting you and your families.

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Check out our school website on ways to contact us

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If you feel like your child may have special educational needs then you can get in partnership with our SENCO staff within the school.