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‘What I wish my parents or carers knew...’ Children’s Commissioner launches guide for parents and carers on managing children’s digital lives | Children’s Commissioner for England

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As a parent or carer one of the most important parts of your role is keeping your child safe. Parenting doesn’t come with instructions – it can be

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Reaching Families is a parent-carer led, grassroots charity which aims to support parents and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their daily lives, in particular through the delivery of information, training and peer support. We work with over 3,000 West Sussex families every year through a range of high quality projects and services.

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Reaching Families - Empowering families of children and young people with SEND in West Sussex

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Empowering Professionals & Volunteers to Support Young People Who Self-Harm

We are pleased to share the details of our free 1-hour webinar on self-harm, designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to support children and young people.

Why attend?

Webinar Details:

Date: December 15, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

This webinar is FREE and open to all professionals and volunteers in East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove who support children and young people.

Why take this course?

You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of self-harm – what it means, who it affects, and how it impacts both young people and the professionals who support them.

You’ll also learn practical ways to manage the emotional and professional challenges that arise, and discover actionable strategies, resources, and signposting to use in your work.

Most importantly, you’ll leave feeling more confident and less fearful when addressing self-harm, ready to make a real difference in the lives of those you support.

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We are pleased to be able to run this 1-hour webinar again in 2025-26, having provided an invaluable resource for professionals previously.

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Helping our children stay safe- a guide to knife crime and safety for parent and carers_

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SEND Cafe Monday morning, St Mark's Church, Horsham

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Crafts and activities 13.12.25 2-4pm St Mark's Church, Holbrook

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Supporting Children and Young People who Self-Harm

Join our free online session on December 10 at 19:30-21:30 to understand how to identify self-harming behaviours and how you can support your child or young person.

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Expert by Experience sessions are hosted by the Parenting Service at West Sussex Mind. They are regular training support groups with themes around Mental Health, to help parents and carers support their children and young people. Some of the topics for 2025 are: Anxiety; Attachment; Autism and ADHD alongside Mental Health, Self-Harm and much more.

Guest speakers are trainers with lots of relevant lived/professional experience. They deliver a session which includes a presentation on the given topic and then the session is open for questions aimed at the guest speaker, giving parents and carers the opportunity to build on their knowledge, skills and confidence when supporting their children and young people. These groups will have parents and carers attending who are experiencing similar things, which provides some peer support by encouraging one another, and building each other up (and ultimately helps people to feel less alone in their situation).
Session details: Supporting Children and Young People who Self Harm
This session will explore what self-harming behaviours may present as in children and young people, and provide parents and carers with support, guidance and practical tips on how to best support them.
How to access:
These sessions are open to care-givers of children and young people experiencing difficult times with their Mental Health (please see eligibility criteria below). Please note this live workshop is being delivered by Zoom and will not be recorded. Prior to the session you will receive your joining instructions including the Zoom link. Please do check your junk/spam folders if you have not received these.
Eligibility:
If you have a child or young person aged 5-18 (or school age) and they are struggling with their mental health, and you live or your child/young person attends school in West Sussex, you can access our support.
Other info:
If you'd like to sign up to the Parenting Peer Support Service, please contact our central Help Point on 0300 303 5652 (Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm) or email helppoint@westsussexmind.org, stating you would like a referral to the service, and a member of the Parenting team will contact you to take some details.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this course, or have booked a ticket and can no longer attend, please contact the West Sussex Mind training team by emailing training@westsussexmind.org

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Supporting Children and Young People who Self Harm

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Eventbrite - West Sussex Mind presents Supporting Children and Young People who Self Harm - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 - Find event and ticket information.

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Public health guidance and toolkits

Guidance around self-harm, eating disorders and dealing with an unexpected death

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Guidance around self-harm, eating disorders and dealing with an unexpected death.

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Thriving in Education: emotional wellbeing updates

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Thriving in Education website updates and improvementsThe full Thriving in Education offer for mental health in schools and colleges can now be found on the front page of the websiteCastlewood Primary

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Join Pooky Knightsmith for another practical 7 Quick Wins session! This month's topic is When Saying No Triggers Meltdown (PDA)

Join us for another practical 7 Quick Wins session, where you'll leave with strategies you can use straight away to support the children and young people in your care.

What makes this session special? You get to choose the topic... At each webinar, we vote together on what to focus on next from the most pressing challenges you're facing in your daily work.

This interactive approach means we're always covering what you need most right now.

What to expect:

30 minutes of focused, practical content

7 evidence-based strategies you can implement immediately

Time for questions and discussion

Recording and resources shared with all registrants

A supportive community of people doing similar work

Perfect for: Teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, middle and senior leaders and anyone supporting children with special or additional needs.

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7 Quick Wins: Supporting Demand-Avoidant Learners in Your Classroom

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Join Pooky Knightsmith for another practical 7 Quick Wins session! This month’s topic is When Saying No Triggers Meltdown (PDA)

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Relationships and sexual health workshop for age 15+

These workshops

are for YOU to get

clear, expert info for yourself,

and

grow the confidence to have honest

conversations with your friends, once

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Parents and Carers

We have developed another FREE Parent and Carer Pack to help you bring Anti-Bullying Week 2025 and Odd Socks Day to life at home. This resource will help you start the conversation about bullying no matter the age of your child and give you other ideas about anti-bullying at home.

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We have developed another FREE Parent and Carer Pack to help you bring Anti-Bullying Week 2025 and Odd Socks Day to life at home. This resource will help you start the conversation about bullying no matter the age of your child and give you other ideas about anti-bullying at home.

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NSPCC guidance on keeping children safe online

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Learn more about children’s online safety. Advice and support to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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Resources on feelings for young people

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We all feel anxious from time to time, but what is anxiety? Click here to find out what anxiety is and how you can manage it.

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Health for Under 5s | For healthy, happy early years

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Health for Under 5s provides support to parents and carers right through from pregnancy to pre-school, so take a closer look at our site for your early years support.

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Who we are

We are school nurses (also known as specialist community public health nurses) who provide a service for children, young people, and families, offering health needs assessments with additional support when needed.

Our school nursing teams include staff nurses, assistant practitioners, community nursery nurses, and school health assistants.

What we do

The Healthy Child Programme entitles children and families to routine health and development reviews, and once your child is of school age, the school nursing team will offer these. They include:

school screening for hearing and vision - reception (West Sussex and Brighton and Hove)

child measurement programme for height and weight - reception and Year 6. Find out more about the National Child Measurement Programme.

health questionnaires in school – reception and Year 7 (Brighton and Hove)

All young people and parents or carers have access to our confidential anonymous texting service, which is known as ChatHealth or Parentline. For contact details, please see ‘who to contact for more information.’

We also offer additional support when needed or will signpost you to the best help for you and your family.

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Those first steps to seeking help are tough but you're in the right place. There are two main routes available to you - we can show you specialist services available in your area or we can put you in touch with your School Nurse.

School Nurses

If you're aged 11 - 19 and are worried about your health and wellbeing our School Nurses are here to help you with a wide range of issues such as Emotional health, Relationships, Self-harm, Bullying, Alcohol, Healthy eating, Drugs and Smoking and more.

If you'd like to talk to your own School Nurse, use the drop down menu below to find out which team of School Nurses cover your school. It will show you all their contact details.

Find your school nurse service

Find out what services are available to you in your area.

What would you like help with?

Be OK: Youth Mental Health - Mid-Sussex, Crawley or Horsham

"Be OK" is a free mental health service for people aged 16 to 25. We provide confidential support which promotes independence and helps to build resilience.

We can offer you support if you are aged 16 to 25, living in Crawley, Horsham or Mid Sussex and are:

Worried about your mental health and need advice or information

Have a mental health diagnosis and need help learning to cope

At college or university and struggling with your mental health

Moving from Children and Young People mental health services to adult services

We can help you to get ahead in life by learning to cope with your mental health, learning new skills and gaining confidence.

We offer a range of support such as:

One to one support from one of our Recovery Workers to help you achieve your goals

Groups and activities to learn new skills and meet new people

Support to move into work, volunteering or education

Support from Peer Mentors who have personal experience of living with mental health problems

Check us out at West-Sussex-services - Be-ok-youth-mental-health where you will find all our contact details

West Sussex Mind - Worthing, Adur, Arun, Chichester, Midhurst and Chanctonbury

West Sussex Mind offer mental health support to young people aged 16 - 25 across Worthing, Adur, Arun, Chichester, Midhurst and Chanctonbury areas

They provide confidential support to promote resilience and identify your goals to improve your mental health.

They work alongside you to increase your understanding and try new tools and strategies.

They offer a range of well-being workshops, webinars and social groups to connect people together and improve well-being.

They can even work with your parents and carers.

Further details visit West Sussex Mind | Support for young people, 16-25

To self-refer for support you can use this request form

My Independence, My Health, My Life Project with Barnado's In West Sussex

This is a FREE NHS funded West Sussex based Service.

Our goal is to promote independence, health, and life skills.

There are 4 options

Online Health Skills Youth Group

A FREE 4-week online health skills youth group

.

This takes place every Thursday evening 5pm-7:30pm during term-time
It takes place over Zoom.

· Healthy eating & Cooking
· Emotional health & Wellbeing
· Fitness, Exercise & Personal Care
· Health Services & Medication

We will also cook a homemade, healthy meal together each time.
The Health Skills Mentors will cook with you.

Online Monthly Cooking Class

A FREE monthly online cooking class.

This takes place every first Wednesday of the month.
It takes place over Zoom.

We will cook a homemade, healthy meal together and eat together towards the end of the session.

Face-to-Face Activity Days

A FREE activity day twice a year.

This will include specific themes around health.

We will also cook a homemade, healthy meal together at lunchtime and eat together.

Personal Support

A FREE 6-week course for you focusing on your independence, health, and life skills.

This will be just you and your mentor spending time together in your local community.

If you find joining in online hard we can meet you in person.

My Independence, My Health, My Life - HOW DO I TAKE PART?

We accept referrals from both the community and professionals in West Sussex.

If you would like to book a space on any of the above activities, please complete the referral form.
Click here for Referral Form
Send it to: moving.forward@barnardos.org.uk

We are funded by NHS. You can find out more about Barnados here

Growing Up in Brighton and Hove

Youth Advice Centre (YAC)

Offers advice, support, guidance and family mediation to young people in Brighton and Hove.

Be OK: Youth Mental Health - Mid-Sussex, Crawley or Horsham

"Be OK" is a free mental health service for people aged 16 to 25. We provide confidential support which promotes independence and helps to build resilience.

We can offer you support if you are aged 16 to 25, living in Crawley, Horsham or Mid Sussex and are:

Worried about your mental health and need advice or information

Have a mental health diagnosis and need help learning to cope

At college or university and struggling with your mental health

Moving from Children and Young People mental health services to adult services

We can help you to get ahead in life by learning to cope with your mental health, learning new skills and gaining confidence.

We offer a range of support such as:

One to one support from one of our Recovery Workers to help you achieve your goals

Groups and activities to learn new skills and meet new people

Support to move into work, volunteering or education

Support from Peer Mentors who have personal experience of living with mental health problems

Check us out at West-Sussex-services - Be-ok-youth-mental-health where you will find all our contact details

West Sussex Mind - Worthing, Adur, Arun, Chichester, Midhurst and Chanctonbury

West Sussex Mind offer mental health support to young people aged 16 - 25 across Worthing, Adur, Arun, Chichester, Midhurst and Chanctonbury areas

They provide confidential support to promote resilience and identify your goals to improve your mental health.

They work alongside you to increase your understanding and try new tools and strategies.

They offer a range of well-being workshops, webinars and social groups to connect people together and improve well-being.

They can even work with your parents and carers.

Further details visit West Sussex Mind | Support for young people, 16-25

To self-refer for support you can use this request form

My Independence, My Health, My Life Project with Barnado's In West Sussex

This is a FREE NHS funded West Sussex based Service.

Our goal is to promote independence, health, and life skills.

There are 4 options

Online Health Skills Youth Group

A FREE 4-week online health skills youth group

.

This takes place every Thursday evening 5pm-7:30pm during term-time
It takes place over Zoom.

· Healthy eating & Cooking
· Emotional health & Wellbeing
· Fitness, Exercise & Personal Care
· Health Services & Medication

We will also cook a homemade, healthy meal together each time.
The Health Skills Mentors will cook with you.

Online Monthly Cooking Class

A FREE monthly online cooking class.

This takes place every first Wednesday of the month.
It takes place over Zoom.

We will cook a homemade, healthy meal together and eat together towards the end of the session.

Face-to-Face Activity Days

A FREE activity day twice a year.

This will include specific themes around health.

We will also cook a homemade, healthy meal together at lunchtime and eat together.

Personal Support

A FREE 6-week course for you focusing on your independence, health, and life skills.

This will be just you and your mentor spending time together in your local community.

If you find joining in online hard we can meet you in person.

My Independence, My Health, My Life - HOW DO I TAKE PART?

We accept referrals from both the community and professionals in West Sussex.

If you would like to book a space on any of the above activities, please complete the referral form.
Click here for Referral Form
Send it to: moving.forward@barnardos.org.uk

We are funded by NHS. You can find out more about Barnados here

ChatHealth Service

Free confidential text messaging service for 11-19 year olds living in West Sussex.

My Independence, My Health, My Life Project with Barnado's In West Sussex

This is a FREE NHS funded West Sussex based Service.

Our goal is to promote independence, health, and life skills.

There are 4 options

Online Health Skills Youth Group

A FREE 4-week online health skills youth group

.

This takes place every Thursday evening 5pm-7:30pm during term-time
It takes place over Zoom.

· Healthy eating & Cooking
· Emotional health & Wellbeing
· Fitness, Exercise & Personal Care
· Health Services & Medication

We will also cook a homemade, healthy meal together each time.
The Health Skills Mentors will cook with you.

Online Monthly Cooking Class

A FREE monthly online cooking class.

This takes place every first Wednesday of the month.
It takes place over Zoom.

We will cook a homemade, healthy meal together and eat together towards the end of the session.

Face-to-Face Activity Days

A FREE activity day twice a year.

This will include specific themes around health.

We will also cook a homemade, healthy meal together at lunchtime and eat together.

Personal Support

A FREE 6-week course for you focusing on your independence, health, and life skills.

This will be just you and your mentor spending time together in your local community.

If you find joining in online hard we can meet you in person.

My Independence, My Health, My Life - HOW DO I TAKE PART?

We accept referrals from both the community and professionals in West Sussex.

If you would like to book a space on any of the above activities, please complete the referral form.
Click here for Referral Form
Send it to: moving.forward@barnardos.org.uk

We are funded by NHS. You can find out more about Barnados here

Sexual Health in Brighton and Hove

Sexual health text service

Sexual health texting service for young people to get advice about contraception and STIs.

Love your body, love yourself, #lovehealth

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Brighton & Hove and West Sussex - Parents: Health for Kids

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Workers can request a consultation with the group through the lead worker for their own agency. These can be sent to the neglect forum inbox.

Referral forms should be emailed to NeglectForum@westsussex.gov.uk

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The Multi-Agency Child Neglect Consultation Group is a safe reflective space offered to practitioners and their managers to bring complex and stuck cases where neglect of children is considered to be a primary issue. The group consists of professionals from health, education, early help, children’s social work services and police.
The group, alongside the referrers, will reflect on the dilemmas/issues presented in the context of a peer review. The group will ask questions and share expertise, knowledge and experience, in order to formulate hypotheses or approaches to working with the family ensuring that the lived experience of the child is considered. Suggestions will be made about steps to be taken or avenues to be explored.

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Prevention Panel - Terms of Reference - Final - For Sharing

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Supporting 16-29 year old young people that are not in education, employment or training into positive destinations. Offering 1-1 mentoring and support plus small group work.

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areas of concern from peer group 18.9.25

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Change Grow Live (CGL), the specialist drug and alcohol treatment provider for West Sussex, have published the dates of their next round of information sessions for professionals: Professionals - Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network - West Sussex | Change Grow Live. These sessions provide a brief overview of local services, how to refer, and an opportunity for professionals to ask any questions. Sessions run from 13:00 – 13:45 on the following dates:

21st October 2025

11th December 2025

17th February 2026

16th April 2026

16th June 2026

13th August 2026

Please email westsussex.info@cgl.org.uk to request a Teams invitation.

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Professionals - Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network - West Sussex | Change Grow Live

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Prevention Panels - Partner Briefing - Final - September 2025

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a guide on Elective Home Education

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Dadpad is a FREE supportive resource for expectant and new Dads by providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to be a successful parent. This resource will support Dads and their partners to give baby the best possible start in life.

The new version of this app includes forums where Dads can connect and ask any questions, they may have about navigating their way through parenthood.

Practitioners should share this app with the families they work with and support them to download it and navigate the contents.

If you are using an Apple device, please click on the App Store : TheDadPad on the App Store

If you are using an Android device, please click on Google Play : TheDadPad – Apps on Google Play

For more information please watch: DadPad New App Showreel

For more information, please visit the DadPad website

Once you’ve completed the download onto your device, you will be prompted to register so you can use all the new DadPad App features.

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I was a bit scared when we found out we were having a baby, obviously happy, but a bit scared and in the beginning I was a bit clueless. The child development part is my favourite bit, but there's things in there, like things about mental health, that I didn't know about and that I didn't know you needed to know about.

Ross, 22

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DadPad | The Essential Guide for New Dads | Support Guide for New Dads

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Developed with the NHS, DadPad gives new dads and dads-to-be the knowledge and skills needed to gain confidence and give their baby the best start in life.

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News:

Come in and see us in our Wellbeing Centre - Unit 4a, The Forum, Horsham (next to TK Maxx)

High Cholesterol Workshop - Friday 18th March 2022 10.30am

Weight Off Workshops - April 2022 course dates available

Pre Diabetes Group Workshop - Tuesday 29th March at 1.00pm

Emotional Eating & Unhelpful Behaviours Group Workshop - Monday 21st March at 9.30am

The Horsham Wellbeing Team are continuing to support residents to stay healthy and well whilst we all play our part in reducing and trying to prevent the spread of Covid-19. We are open and here to support you. Please get in touch to find out what is currently available. We thank you for your understanding during this time. We have resumed face-to-face appointments at our Wellbeing Centre in Horsham. There will be no drop-in sessions at The Octagon, Steyning Leisure Centre or Henfield Medical Centre until further notice. Please call 01403 215111 to book a phone appointment.

Find local Stop Smoking or NHS Health Check services

What's going on

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News: Come in and see us in our Wellbeing Centre - Unit 4a, The Forum, Horsham (next to TK Maxx) High Cholesterol Workshop - Friday 18th March 2022 10.30am Weight Off Workshops - April 2022 course dates available Pre Diabetes Group Workshop - Tuesday 29th March at 1.00pm Emotional Eating & Unhelpful Behaviours Group Workshop - Monday 21st March at 9.30am The Horsham Wellbeing Team are continuing to support residents to stay healthy and well whilst we all play our part in reducing and trying to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Best Start in Life brings together trusted information and support from pregnancy through your child’s early years and beyond.

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Discover the full range of training events available through our West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership Offer on the Learning and Development Gateway by visiting:

Training Calendar - West Sussex SCP

Visit the Training Calendar to find out more about individual events and to secure your place on the sessions on offer

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This is a 2-hour face to face input, directed at all agencies and professionals likely to attend a child protection conference. Attendees will gain greater awareness of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in attendance as well as clarity in terms of the role of the Conference and Reviewing Officer. Expectations of all agencies in terms of report submissions, attendance, views regarding threshold, category, and contributing toward SMART planning, along with an explanation of the professional dispute process will be explored.

** This course is not included under the WSSCP Charging & Cancellation Policy **

8th August 2025 - face to face

14th August 2025 - face to face
Visit the Learning Pool to log on and book your place

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EBSA Training and Consultation

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EBSA Training and Consultation Bookings for 25 - 26

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Digital saftey - a guide for professionals (July 2025)

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How to cope with back-to-school anxiety

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If there are particular things your child would like their school or new teacher to know about them, but feel unable to tell them in person, you could work with them to create a 'pupil passport' to let their new teacher know anything relevant for your child. This can be created with words, pictures or anything creative, and will help them feel empowered to voice their needs.

It's completely normal for your child to feel worried and anxious about starting a new school or new year/term. Everyone copes in different ways with worries and anxiety, so it's important to

It's also important that your child knows that they can talk to you about this, so try to talk to them about how they feel about going back to school. If they're comfortable to talk about it with others, you could suggest they speak to children who may be in a similar situation. That way, they can share their experiences and go through the school transition together.

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Starting a new term or going to a new school can be nerve-wracking for children and young people. So, here are a few tips to help them manage any worries.

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Join us for an informative online safety presentation from South East Cyber, a regional Police Cyber Crime Unit. We'll equip you with easy-to-implement tips to keep you and your family safe in today's digital landscape

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The Digital Dilemma: Keeping Children Safe Online

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WSPCF parent carer pinboard

Please note this board is for information sharing purposes only. WSPCF do not quality assure or endorse organisations and content on this board. WSPCF is not responsible for any external content. The board has lots of columns so make sure you use the grey bar along the bottom of the screen to scroll across to see everything.

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Community Food Hub-Storrington

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The Community Food Hubs are open to everyone and are designed to reduce food waste. Simply bring a shopping bag and fill it from a selection of mixed groceries for a suggested donation of £5. Hubs rescue surplus food from suppliers that would have gone to waste and provide hints and tips on food waste prevention and new recipes.

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Resources for families, carers and professionals

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Resources for families, carers and professionals - Sussex Partnership NHS

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selective mutism

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SMIRA - How to get help with Selective Mutism

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Specialist Advisory Teachers for Early Years SEND Transition (EYSATS)

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Freedom programme Schedule No address  September 2025

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areas of concern from peer group conference 19.6.25

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Children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing - West Sussex County Council

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Support and information for children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

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Support for families, young people and adults affected by drug and alcohol misuse

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We understand that everybody's experience is different. When you come to one of our services, we will personalise your care to help you achieve your goals.

If you're concerned about something and you don't know what steps to take, we have lots of advice and information that can help.

We're here to help with life's challenges, whether it's problems with drinking or drugs, or you're just looking to live a happier and healthier life.

When you come to a service for the first time, a friendly member of the team will greet you. Feel free to bring a friend or family member with you for support.

If someone was nervous to go to a service I'd say 'don't be fearful. Even if you need help for other issues like housing, the workers will do everything they can.'

Danielle works at our Bromley service

Read Danielle's story

Through volunteering, I see something in my future. I know I can still make something out of my life. I can make a difference in someone else's life.

Jose volunteers with us

Read Jose's story

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We're a national health and social care charity. We can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.

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The Thriving in Education Summer term newsletter for parents and carers, which has a focus on the use of TikTok. This was created in response to an identified risk in the community highlighted by our Public Health colleagues

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Springboard Project is for children, young people and young adults.

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With SEND we offer supportive youth clubs and holiday activities, volunteering and employability sessions, life skills to increase independence and confidence, as well as support during periods of transition or family crisis all in Horsham, Crawley and Worthing.

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Suitable from birth to 10 years and located in Horsham our centre offers soft play, sensory room, role play/dressing up, books, arts and crafts, spacious garden with inclusive, adapted play equipment, accessible changing facilities, and mobile hoists.

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Home | Springboard Project | Children's Activities & SEND Services | West Sussex UK

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Springboard Project is for children and young people/ adults. With SEND we offer youth clubs, holiday activities, volunteering/ employability sessions, life skills for independence/ confidence and support in periods of transition/ family crisis in Horsham, Crawley and Worthing.

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Providing parents and carers with the knowledge and resources to safeguard their families.You’ll develop a deeper understanding of young people’s digital lives, confidence in spotting warning signs, and strategies for creating safer digital spaces at home.

We’ll explore both the opportunities and risks of gaming together, ensuring you can guide your children with confidence.

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Develop a deeper understanding of young people’s digital lives, spot warning signs, and create safer gaming spaces to confidently guide your children.

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Are you a new parent?

The first weeks and months with a new baby can have its challenges. Parents can feel anxious and unsure. Our new parents connect groups offer friendship, support and parenting advice for new parents. No fees are charged, Small donations welcome!

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The Hub, Beeding is a place that connects people in the communities of Upper Beeding, Bramber and Steyning. It’s the home of the Hub Café and where the Hub Church meets for worship on a Sunday. And it’s the place from where we run a number of community focused initiatives for families and seniors

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Welcome to The Hub, Beeding The Hub, Beeding is a place that connects people in the communities of Upper Beeding, Bramber and Steyning. It’s the home of the Hub Café and where the Hub Church meets for worship on a

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Join our free Online Safety for Parents session to gain essential knowledge and tools to help keep your children safe online. These informative sessions will cover key topics such as setting up parental controls, recognising online risks, managing screentime and having open, age-appropriate conversations about internet use. Whether you child is just starting to use a device or is already active online, this session will help you feel more confident and better equipped to support their digital wellbeing. Book your place today and take an important step in protecting your children in the digital world.

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Join the Digital Safety & Fraud Prevention Team for one of our free, informative webinars with a variety of subjects from how to recognise and protect yourself from the most common scams to protecting yourself in the digital world and keeping safe online.

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Areas of concern from PGC 8.5.25

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Being a Young Carer or Young Adult Carer may involve physical, practical, or emotional tasks at home because someone in your family is sick, disabled, has mental health problems or is misusing drugs or alcohol. Caring can be amazing and rewarding but can also impact your family life, education, social life, and employment opportunities. My Future offers support for young carers by providing a safe place to share and discuss the impact of your caring responsibilities.

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We offer Carers Support for Young Adults aged 18-25 who are taking care of a family member or a friend requiring crucial help.

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As parents of children with a disability or long term illness life can be incredibly demanding. Many parents spend so much time fighting for support and services for their children that they don’t have time to think about themselves. If you haven’t already stopped to consider your own emotional and physical health now is the time to do it. We would love to discuss your situation with you and help you to put together a ‘plan’ to take care of yourself

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Maximise your wellbeing & benefit from advice & support for parents of chronically ill/disabled children. #Iamaparentcarer

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We are making some key changes to the WSSCP Training Programme from the 1st June 2025

The key changes are:

All WSSCP training will be free to attend for all organisations across West Sussex.

All late cancellation and non-attendance charges are being changed at £50.

Delegates attending full day courses will now be provided with refreshments.

We have a range of courses to support your knowledge and confidence around mental health, trauma informed practice, exploitation, child sexual abuse and neglect.

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Nurture your learning WSSCP training (V2)

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Welcome to the Sussex Health and Care Partnership (SHCP) hub for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) training, resources, and professional guidance. This page is designed to support all healthcare professionals across Sussex who work with children and young people up to the age of 25 with SEND, as well as their families and carers.

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Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) training, resources and information for professionals in Sussex. Welcome to the Sussex Health and Care Partnership (SHCP) hub for Special Educational Needs and Disability… Continue reading SEND training for practitioners

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Resources: Primary School Aged books

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PARAGON LEAFLET CYPDAA - West Sussex (Feb 2024)

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We have a new after school parent- led drop-in at the hub on a Wednesday 3-4:30pm

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Self Harm Learning Networks Parents 25-26

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Self Harm Learning Networks Professionals 25-26

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Our parents and carers service aims to increase your knowledge and awareness of mental health and boost your confidence in coping with and addressing your child or young person’s mental health.

Whether they are suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, disordered eating or emotionally-based school avoidance, our peer support service can help you support your young person – and in doing so help improve your own well-being by meeting and sharing with other parents and carers.

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If you’re worried about your child or young person’s mental health and well-being, we can help you to support them and build their resilience

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Level 2 offer

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Areas of concern from Peer Group Conference 3.4.25

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Our key messages for the Summer Term

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Join us with your little ones to play and learn together!

Discover new activities, chat with parents and explore new ideas.

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Evolve is a programme provided by Allsorts Youth Project available to young people and parents/carers of young people who are:

Trans

Ages 11 - 16 (year 7+)

Connected to the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), either on the waiting list or currently being supported by the service

Waiting Well is a 4-week program designed for those who are on the waitlist for gender family care. The course aims to bring the young people together, build confidence and resilience

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Support resource for parents who's children are moving to secondary school

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Don't just leave your chronology in your toolbox collecting dust, learn how to get the best out of it through a multiagency lens. This practical and interactive workshop will support your learning to practice and improve how you respond to children, families and partners.

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By joining the Register, you will:

·        Help West Sussex County Council and our partners to plan and deliver services for now and in the future.

·        Receive a monthly newsletter via email with local information and details of upcoming events and activities, including being the first to know about free SEND friendly activities in your local library.

·        Have access to a Library card with additional concessions, such as free reservations and free audiobook loans, as well as access to a range of free sensory resources.

·        Resources include sensory stories, communication devices and switch adapted toys.

·        Access to a Max Card – a discount card with local and national offers

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Disability Register information for distribution

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The West Sussex Disability Register is a database that collects information on those living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 in West Sussex and is managed by West Sussex Library Service. This information is used by West Sussex County Council and its partners to help plan and deliver services now and into the future.

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WS33259 West Sussex Disability Register - flyer 2024 double sided

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Tips on staying safe when out and about

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Tips on staying safe when out and about.

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West Sussex Thriving in Education Process to reduce Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

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Growing Your Teenager is a free course for parents living in the Horsham District with children that are starting Bohunt, The Forest, Millais ,Tanbridge House or The Weald secondary schools in September 2025.

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Our course helps parents with children transitioning to secondary school understand and navigate some of the challenges of the teenage years

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Children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing - West Sussex County Council

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Support and information for children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

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Voice Collective and the ACAMH 2022 Awards

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Supporting young people who hear, see, or sense things that others don’t.

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Ali Lovegrove is a Emotional Health and Wellbeing Worker at YMCA DownsLink Group and has a background working with children, young people and their families in groups and 1:1, using a psycho-education approach. She has experience in training and facilitation of workshops in several specialist areas such as Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practice.

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West Sussex Mind | Webinars for parents and carers

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Our parenting support team offers a range of free training webinars to help parents and carers support their young person's mental health. Topics include attachment, aggressive behaviours and emotionally based school avoidance

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Areas of concern from Peer Group Conference

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Therapeutic Approach to Behaviour Management

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To develop the skills and expertise of senior leaders to lead professional development for staff.