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If you were unable to attend the coffee morning, please access the slides here.

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SALT and OT updates Coffee Morning 9.6.26

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SALT and OT updates Coffee Morning 9.6.26

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Pre-recorded Speech and language Workshops

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Pre-recorded Speech and language Workshops

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This is the YouTube channel for Ealing NHS Children's Services, which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.

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Worried about your child's social interaction and communication?

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Ealing NHS Paediatric Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy is concerned with promoting a balanced range of occupations to enhance health and wellbeing. Occupations refer to everything people do in the course of their daily life. Paediatric Occupational Therapists work with Children and Young People (CYP) aged 0-18 who have difficulties functioning in daily living activities due to illness, injury, developmental difficulties or neurodisability (e.g. physical disabilities, autism).The Ealing Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service is committed to ensure a child and their family are able to function in all aspects of their lives to their maximum potential: self-care (e.g. dressing to go out, eating a meal, using the toilet), productivity / educational attainment (e.g. playing for young children, attending school) and leisure / socialisation (e.g. playing with friends, participating in sports) etc.

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Online programme designed to help parents navigate everyday behaviour challenges with confidence and calm. Starting in May 2026.

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Online programme designed to help parents navigate everyday behaviour challenges with confidence and calm. Starting in May 2026.

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Together, we’ll explore simple, practical ideas for:

•            Smoother morning routines

•            Calmer bedtimes

•            Helping children follow instructions

•            Supporting big feelings in little people

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Poster 1  Parent Expression of Interest  Sign-Up Invitation (1)

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Ealing Paediatric OT Universal Workshops

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Ask your child's teacher for a login.

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AssessEP (English Proficiency Testing)

Across Cultures English Proficiency Assessment (AssessEP) assesses speaking, listening, reading and writing.

The assessment takes less than 30 minutes per learner and can be administered in groups (and by unqualified staff). Suitable for learners aged 7+ through to adult.

Approximately aligned to CEFR levels (and other selected continua, including ELLP, BELL and NASSEA)

The English proficiency assessment can be used for:

Admissions testing

Summative English language proficiency performance indicator

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Blended EAL vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for new to English and low level literacy learners

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The SEN and inclusion team received funding to make a series of videos for parents of children with additional needs. The aim of the videos is to:

Offer reassurance to parents and reduce stigma around SEND

Offer clear information and advice to parents on a range of topics relating to SEND assessment, diagnosis and processes

To signpost parents to additional support for their child and their family

The videos are currently available in English with captions and have also been translated into 4 community languages with subtitles. Here are translated versions:

How to use the videos

Schools can use the videos with parents in a number of ways:

Upload to the SEND pages on your school website

Show at SEND coffee mornings or meetings

Use with individual parents to support conversations around SEND

Share through social media such as Twitter or Facebook

Use them at specific times during the school year for example key transition points

Share them with staff so that they can signpost parents to them

The videos are publically available to view on the ELP SEN & Inclusion YouTube channel so links can be shared directly with parents.

Here is a full list of videos, a description and suggestions for their audience and when to use them. If you have any questions or would like more information about anything in the videos please contact Libby Giarraputo, School partnerships coordinator lgiarraputo@ealing.gov.uk

1. General videos to support all parents and those worried about their child's needs

1a. What to do if your child needs extra support? (Duration 4:07 minutes)

1b. How to help your child get ready for school (Duration 4:33 minutes)

1c. Working in partnership to support your child: Sharing Information (Duration 2:53 minutes)

2. Videos about specific conditions

2a. What is autism? (Duration 3:58 minutes)

2b. How can I support my autistic child? (Duration 2:46 minutes)

3. Videos about SEND Services

3a. What is speech and language therapy? (Duration 2:03 minutes)

What is it? Members of Ealing's Speech and Language Therapy Team explain what speech and language therapy is, what they do and where they work.

Who should I share it with? All parents, parents of children where you may be worried about the speech, language or communication needs.

When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.

YouTube link youtu.be/5sC6saWlC6Y

3b. Where can go for help if I am worried about my child's communication? (Duration 2:38 minutes)

3c. How will Speech & Language help my child? (Duration 2:42 minutes)

What is it? Members of Ealing's Speech and Language Therapy Service explain wheat happened when a child is referred to the service, how parents can support their child and key questions about the process.

Who should I share it with? All parents, parents of children where you may be worried about the speech, language or communication needs.

When should I share it? At any time, with specific parents at SEND meetings or coffee mornings.

YouTube link https://youtu.be/P0mEUeUQzuY

Ealing Speech and Language Team also have lots of useful videos for parents on their YouTube Channel which you can find at: https://www.youtube.com/@ealingchildrensservices6470/videos

3d. SEND support project (Duration 2:13 minutes)

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Help obtain government funding for your child's school in England!

Did you know the government gives additional funding to schools for those children entitled to free school meals?

Schools use this money to obtain additional staff and resources that help improve the quality of education.

To find out whether your child qualifies for free school meals, and hence whether their school would receive additional funding, please fill in the details requested on this site.

In addition, the following pupils will be protected against losing their free school meals as follows:

From 1 April 2018, all existing free school meals claimants will continue to receive free school meals whilst Universal Credit is rolled out. This will apply even if their earnings rise above the new threshold during that time.

In addition, any child gaining eligibility for free school meals after 1 April 2018 will be protected against losing free school meals during the Universal Credit rollout period.

Once Universal Credit is fully rolled out, any existing claimants that no longer meet the eligibility criteria at that point (because they are earning above the threshold or are no longer a recipient of Universal Credit) will continue to receive free school meals until the end of their current phase of education (i.e. primary or secondary).

The Universal Credit rollout is currently expected to complete in March 2023

We have made a couple of enhancements to the website, for further information please see the FAQ 's, the enhancements are:

An LGfL school can check eligibility on behalf of a parent, the parent will need to contact your child's school, as they can run a check on your behalf.

A parent of a child attending any LGfL school can now use this website to check their eligibility.

A Certificate of Eligibility is available through our website for any child eligible for a free school meal that is attending a school in England. The Certificate of Eligibility should be taken to your child's school.

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New to this process?

To apply for free meals at a school in Ealing you need to register.

Done this before?

If you already registered, you can log in, using the details you supplied when you registered.

Do this to complete your form, or to tell us if your details have changed since last time.

Email or Mobile number

When you register you can provide an email address or mobile phone number which will enable you to revisit your application and communicate changes in circumstances to us, such as when your child moves school. You will be asked to choose a password.

Letting you know

Your email address or mobile number will be used to tell you about your application and may contain details of your children and the schools they attend. The security of the e-mail account provided is your responsibility.

If you wish to register please start your application by clicking on the Register button above this text.

Otherwise you can login to see your application or tell us of any changes to your circumstances that might affect your application.
If you have any problems with this process contact:
Pupil Support Services Tel: 0208 825 5566 between the hours of 9:00-13:00.
Email: pupilsupport@ealing.gov.uk fsm.bslforum.com

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https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents/free-resources-parents/english-free-resources-parents (free resources for parents)

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/ (interactive games, grammar and vocabulary activities, stories)

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html (grammar and phonics)

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Mental Health Support for Young People | The Mix

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Struggling with your mental health? The Mix offers youth-led advice, real-life stories, and expert support on anxiety, depression, stress, and more.

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A safe space for young people to talk about Mental Health

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Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

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A safe space for children and young people to talk about mental health

In the moment mental health support for children & young people
Referral Form Download The Circle Flyer

The Circle is a safe space for children and young people who are finding it hard to cope with their mental health. Our team is here when you need us the most, and will listen without judgement.

We also support parents and carers, as we understand how hard it can be to support a child when they are struggling with their mental health.

We offer:

A friendly space designed for young people by young people, including a sensory room.

A place where children/young people and their family can talk through their worries with our team, without waiting lists.

Signposting to appropriate support and information.

An alternative when A&E might not feel like the right place.

Who is Circle for: Children and Young People aged 5-18

What and Where: Young people can come in for advice, support, or just to talk, with drop-in or appointment-based services.

We are situated at The Circle, 46 South Ealing Road, Ealing, W5 4QA.

We are on the 65 bus route, a 2 minute walk from South Ealing tube, and a 15 min walk from Ealing Broadway station.

Accessing the Circle:

The circle is open 365 days a year:

Mon - Fri: 14:00-22:00

Drop in: 14:30-18:00

Appointments: 18:00-21:00

Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-20:00

Drop in: 12:30-16:00

Appointments: 16:00-19:00

Donate now

Donate to support us, through JustGiving.

How to access support:
Use our Circle referral form
For enquiries about the service please contact circleteam@hfehmind.org.uk or call 0203 4750 060

Why Circle exists:

The Circle provides an alternative to A&E for children and young people struggling with their mental health, when A&E might not feel like the right option. It has been designed to be a safe space in which children and young people can receive support when they need it most in a relaxed, welcoming and calm environment.

The space has been designed in conjunction with young people who are part of our Young Voice programme, helping to shape our services.

We've also worked closely with parents, carers and local partner agencies, including Community CAMHS teams, CAMHS Crisis teams, social care, youth liaison and diversion teams, drug and alcohol services, and NHS North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative.

Circle Designs:

What is at Circle?

2 rooms for 1-1 consultations and meetings​

A sensory room

Open space for groups ​and workshops

Reception area ​

Space accessible to public transport

Circle's Aims:

To reduce the number of young people presenting to A&E.

To provide a safe space for young people to receive in the moment support for their mental health.

To provide a space where young people and parents can be supported and guided to access appropriate services.

Circle has been featured in the Evening Standard, read the article on the need for crisis intervention services for young people here.

Circle is funded by the North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative.

Our Supporters

Contact Us

Hammersmith and Fulham Association for Mental Health Ltd. trading as Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind

309 Lillie Rd
London
SW6 7LL

0208 571 7454
enquiries@hfehmind.org.uk

Help In A Hurry

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Circle - Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

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Circle is a crisis intervention service for children and young people. Come for mental health advice and support, or just a chat.

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Ealing Mental Health Support Team - Meet The Team :: West London NHS Trust

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Meet the Ealing Mental Health Support Team (MHST), part of the Children Adolescent Mental Health Services at the Trust. The team are a key part of the early intervention mental health support offer for Children and Young People in schools across Ealing. In their own words they wanted to offer insights into the work they do.

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School’s Counselling Partnership – A holistic approach to working with children, families and staff in schools

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Ealing Families Directory | Holiday Activities & Food (HAF)

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Holiday provision, funded by the Department for Education (DfE) including healthy food and enriching activities. For children and young people in school years reception to year 11 who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. The HAF Programme runs during the Easter, Summer and…

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Just like adults, children and young people feel worried and anxious at times.
But if your child's anxiety is starting to affect their wellbeing, they may need some help.

What makes children anxious?

Children can feel anxious about different things at different ages. Many of these worries are a normal part of growing up.

From the age of around 6 months to 3 years it's very common for young children to have separation anxiety. They may become clingy and cry when separated from their parents or carers. This is a normal stage in a child's development and should stop at around age 2 to 3.

It's also common for preschool-age children to develop specific fears or phobias. Common fears in early childhood include animals, insects, storms, heights, water, blood and the dark. These fears usually go away gradually on their own.

There may also be other times in a child's life when they feel anxious. For example, many children feel anxious when going to a new school or before tests and exams. Some children feel shy in social situations and may need support with this.

When is anxiety a problem for children?

Anxiety becomes a problem for children when it starts to get in the way of their everyday life.

If you go into any school at exam time, all the children will be anxious, but some may be so anxious that they do not manage to get to school that morning.

Severe anxiety like this can harm children's mental and emotional wellbeing, affecting their self-esteem and confidence. They may become withdrawn and go to great lengths to avoid things or situations that make them feel anxious.

What are the signs of anxiety in children?

When young children feel anxious, they cannot always understand or express what they are feeling. You may notice that they:

become irritable, tearful or clingy

have difficulty sleeping

wake in the night

start wetting the bed

have bad dreams

In older children you may notice that they:

lack confidence to try new things or seem unable to face simple, everyday challenges

find it hard to concentrate

have problems with sleeping or eating

have angry outbursts

have a lot of negative thoughts, or keep thinking that bad things are going to happen

start avoiding everyday activities, such as seeing friends, going out in public or going to school

Find out more about the symptoms of anxiety on our page about anxiety disorders in children.

Why is my child anxious?

Some children are more likely to have worries and anxiety than others.

Children often find change difficult and may become anxious following a house move or when starting a new school.

Children who have had a distressing or traumatic experience, such as a car accident or house fire, may have anxiety afterwards.

Family arguments and conflict can also make children feel insecure and anxious.

Teenagers are more likely to have social anxiety than other age groups, avoiding social gatherings or making excuses to get out of them.

Find out more about social anxiety.

How to help an anxious child

If a child is experiencing anxiety, there are things that parents and carers can do to help.

First and foremost, it's important to talk to your child about their anxiety or worries. Reassure them and show them you understand how they feel.

If your child is old enough, it may help to explain what anxiety is and the physical effects it has on our bodies. It may be helpful to describe anxiety as being like a wave that builds up and then ebbs away again.

As well as talking to your child about their worries and anxiety, it's important to help them find solutions.

For example, if your child is worried about going to a sleepover, it is natural to want to tell them not to go. However, this could mean your child feels that their anxiety will stop them from doing things.

It's better to recognise their anxiety and suggest solutions to help them, so they can go to the sleepover with a plan in place.

Other ways to ease anxiety in children

teach your child to recognise signs of anxiety in themselves

encourage your child to manage their anxiety and ask for help when they need it

children of all ages find routines reassuring, so try to stick to regular daily routines where possible

if your child is anxious because of distressing events, such as a bereavement or separation, look for books or films that will help them to understand their feelings

if you know a change, such as a house move, is coming up, prepare your child by talking to them about what is going to happen and why

try not to become overprotective or anxious yourself

practise simple relaxation techniques with your child, such as taking 3 deep, slow breaths, breathing in for a count of 3 and out for 3.

distraction can be helpful for young children. For example, if they are anxious about going to nursery, play games on the way there, such as seeing who can spot the most red cars

turn an empty tissue box into a "worry" box. Get your child to write about or draw their worries and "post" them into the box. Then you can sort through the box together at the end of the day or week

Find out more

When should we get help?

If your child's anxiety is severe, persists and interferes with their everyday life, it's a good idea to get some help.

A visit to a GP is a good place to start. If your child's anxiety is affecting their school life, it's a good idea to talk to their school as well.

Parents and carers can get help and advice about children's mental health from Young Minds' free parent helpline on 0808 802 5544, from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.

Find out more about treatments on our page about anxiety disorders in children.

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How to help your child deal with anxiety about things such as going to school or socialising with friends. Also, how to tell when it's time to get medical help.

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Read about anxiety disorders in children and teenagers, with links to other useful resources.

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How to support your child who is stammering

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How to support your child who is stammering