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All pupils can report a concern via their EPRAISE App. This will go directly to a Safeguarding Lead who will then review the concern and respond appropriately.

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Offer of support for children and families @walkwood (1)

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Information and advice for families with children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities.

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special educational needs and disabilities

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special educational needs and disabilities advice and support service

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Welcome to SENDIASS Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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We are the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) covering Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is a fully inclusive mainstream school. All pupils are valued equally, regardless of where their abilities lie. All pupils are entitled to have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which is differentiated to meet individual needs. A rich, broad and balanced curriculum is offered across the four years and two key stages. The planning through the four years is strong, both within each subject and across different subjects. This builds subject partnerships of ideas or concepts, which support pupils' learning.

Pupils of all ages and all abilities will:

Be treated as individuals where their individual needs, interests and aptitudes are recognised.

Be entitled to have an emerging or evident special educational need identified and assessed.

Be provided with opportunities for continued growth and development so that they can increase their self-esteem and become confident.

Receive a curriculum which allows them to make informed choices as they progress beyond the school.

Be encouraged to learn through a range of enjoyable and stimulating experiences in an atmosphere where pupils feel valued, encouraged and safe.

Learn to take an increasing responsibility for their own learning and actions so that they will be equipped to deal with life after school.

Be encouraged to see education as a life-long process to the benefit of all aspects of their life.

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Some pupils have particular strengths, which may be sporting, artistic, musical or academic. These tend to be drawn out in particular lessons where there is a 'challenge' activity to extend learning. There are also further and specific opportunities during pupils' time at Walkwood, such as the school production, taking part in a sports team or being part of the orchestra.

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Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance around you.

As well as volunteers who visit you in your home, many Home-Starts also run groups to provide further support, as well as social connection, for parents.

Many Home-Starts run groups based around activities for babies and children. These can be a chance for children to learn, play and have fun with other children, as well as an opportunity for parents to meet others who are going through the same kind of experience.

Some Home-Starts also run specialist support groups to help parents with specific issues. These vary from Home-Start to Home-Start but may include:

Groups for mums or dads dealing with mental health issues

Groups for lone parents

Support with breast feeding

Activities aimed at combatting isolation

Young parents

Twins, triplets and more.

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Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance around you.

As well as volunteers who visit you in your home, many Home-Starts also run groups to provide further support, as well as social connection, for parents.

Many Home-Starts run groups based around activities for babies and children. These can be a chance for children to learn, play and have fun with other children, as well as an opportunity for parents to meet others who are going through the same kind of experience.

Some Home-Starts also run specialist support groups to help parents with specific issues. These vary from Home-Start to Home-Start but may include:

Groups for mums or dads dealing with mental health issues

Groups for lone parents

Support with breast feeding

Activities aimed at combatting isolation

Young parents

Twins, triplets and more.

Since Covid-19, many Home-Starts also run online groups as a way to provide support and so that families can meet people in similar situations.

All groups are organised according to local need, so contact your local Home-Start to find out what they offer.

Attending a group can be a great place for parents to pick up advice, tips and help from Home-Start and other parents.

Our trained staff and volunteers will also be on hand to make sure groups are a safe space for you to share experiences and receive peer support.

Home-Starts may organise occasional group outings, or other activities, that bring local families together.

Quote from a parent about attending Home-Start groups:
"I was at my wits end, terrified to leave the house and so lonely inside and out. Now, I can't wait to get to the group every Wednesday. I find it difficult to ask for help, but Tracy went at my pace and didn't push me. She supported me until I was ready." Back to 'Things We Can Help You With'

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Many Home-Starts run specialist groups to provide further support, and social connection, for parents. They may also run groups for babies and children so that they can play together, while also giving parents a chance to meet others going through the same kind of experience.

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Free online parenting courses for Worcestershire Parents

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Free online parenting courses for Worcestershire Parents

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The groups and online courses are for all parents and carers with children from birth to 19 years. The groups and online courses offer support and advice for all families, to include support for children with additional needs.
What is the evidence supporting these groups and online courses?
Research shows that the parenting groups and online courses help to build positive relationships between parent and child. They can reduce conflict and strengthen communication. The courses help to widen our understanding of feelings and behaviour to help us to become sensitive and effective parents. The courses are NICE approved.
Who runs the parenting groups?
Parent Support Workers will run each parenting group and will facilitate in pairs. These are trained professionals who have a wide experience of supporting families and children. All of our staff hold a DBS certificate.

In some groups, volunteers support the facilitators. All our volunteers are vetted and hold a DBS certificate.
Do I have to pay to attend a parenting group or access an online course?
All groups and online courses are free to parents. An access code will be given to parents to complete the online courses.
How do I get onto a parenting group?
Parents can book through our website using the Trybooking service. Parents can also contact their Family Hub directly to request a group. Referrals are also received through schools and health services.
How much time do these parenting courses take?
Understanding Your Baby runs for 6 weeks. The group meets once a week for a two hour session.

All other parenting groups run for 10 weeks. The group will meet once a week for a two hour session, excluding school holidays.

Online courses are approximately 9 - 11 sessions, with each session lasting about 20 minutes each. Parents can work through them at their own pace.
How many people will be in a parenting group?
Group numbers vary but, typically, groups have from 5 to 12 parents.
Do I need to attend each session?
Each session will cover a different theme and builds on previous sessions. Therefore, to get the best out of the course, parents should attend every session.

If parents miss one session, the group facilitators will support the parent in catching-up on missed content.

Our parenting groups are popular and so we do expect good attendance from parents. We do understand that unavoidable events happen, but should a parent miss three sessions or more, we would remove them from the group and offer a group at a later date.
When and where do parenting groups take place?
Parenting groups are planned on a termly basis so starting dates vary. Groups will take place during the working day and will be term time only (excluding Understanding Your baby). We use different venues across Redditch and Bromsgrove which include Family Hubs, Schools, and Community Spaces.

All of our venues offer a safe, secure environment which is welcoming, warm and offer a friendly face and refreshments throughout.
Can I bring my children to the groups?
Babies are welcome to Understanding Your Baby. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate older siblings or other children at this group.

For all other groups, parents attend without their child.
Will other parents in the group have the same problems as me?
Where possible, we try to match the group to the needs of the parent and child. Therefore, there may be some parents attending the group with similar problems to you. This can be of great benefit through shared experiences and understanding.

However, every situation is unique, and each group will offer parents the space and time to share their problems should they wish to.
Will I have to talk about my family's problems?
The group is both supportive and safe for parents to talk about their family's problems. However, there is no expectation for parents to do this and there will be no pressure to share.
Will other people find out what I talk about in the group?
In the first session, we will make a group agreement which will include confidentiality. It is expected that what we talk about in the group is not shared or discussed with anyone outside of the group.
Will other services know if I am attending the group?
We will not discuss you or your family to any other services unless we feel that you, or your child, or any other person is at risk of harm. We would always try to discuss this with you first. We can contact services on your behalf if you want us to. If someone referred you, we would let them know you attended the group.
Will I have home tasks to do?
Each session will give you a home task to try. None of these are written tasks unless you wish to record them. We will give opportunities for parents to discuss the outcomes of these home tasks at the start of the following session.
What if English is not my first language, can I still attend a group?
We welcome all parents. Our facilitators, however, are English speaking so we can only offer an English-speaking group. Where possible, we do try to accommodate parents by adapting activities to meet the needs of the group.
How accessible are your groups for those with disabilities or additional requirements?
We make every effort to ensure our groups are accessible and inclusive to all. If you wish to attend a group and have a particular requirement, please discuss this with a parent support worker prior to attending the group.
Can I bring a friend or relative with me to the group?
Our groups are very friendly and supportive, but you are welcome to bring a friend or relative should you wish. We ask that you discuss this with a parent support worker prior to starting the group.

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Online Parenting Courses - Solihull Approach

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Solihull Approach - FREE online parenting courses

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Welcome to the Starting Well Partnership

We support families, parents, children and young people across Worcestershire to lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.

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The Starting Well Partnership supports parents, families and young people across Worcestershire. Our teams include Herefordshire Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, Barnardos, Redditch and Bromsgrove District Councils and Action for Children.

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We are committed to supporting children and parents.

What differentiates BENS Groups from other services is our ability to truly connect with, not just the child, but their families, and provide the exceptional, compassionate, and holistic service they deserve. We know that no two children are the same, nor should our approach be, what works for one does not work for all.

At BENS Groups we offer 121 wellbeing coaching and peer support sessions for young people and their parents. We facilitate communication and mediate with young people and parents to improve family relationships and we also liaise with schools, social care and other agencies.

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Our service is individualised and bespoke with a solution-focused approach.

We support children and families through art and crafts; cooking and science; games and teach them techniques to alleviate anxiety, worry and stress. We help build self-esteem, confidence and communication skills. We help young people to grow, sustain and transform their lives and embrace a brighter future.

​We support young people who:

struggle to communicate

have social anxiety

worry so much that it affects their day-to-day life

Autism/Asperger's

sensory processing disorder

ADHD, ODD, SPD

anger issues

low confidence and self-esteem

mental health issues

struggle to manage or recognise emotions

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We will help you:

develop a growth mindset and become resilient

gain strategies that will relieve anxiety

build confidence and healthy self-esteem

grow a positive future

understand your emotions and needs

communicate effectively

become solution-focused

develop a have-a-go attitude and learn that mistakes are part of learning

reduce anxiety

develop social skills needed for your future

learn mindfulness techniques

enjoy creative activities (there is no right or wrong)

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Peer support | BENS Youth and Community Groups CIC | Worcestershire

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BENS Youth & Community Groups CIC are for young people struggling with social anxiety, communication issues and low confidence and self esteem.

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Our Solutions Focused Mentoring provision is a crucial service, which can make a huge impact on the lives of the young people that we work with.

We use the Solutions Focused approach in Mentoring to develop young people and see them find the solutions they need for the challenges they face in their bespoke situations. This builds upon the development of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and according to Mark Beyerbach’s research in Spain, the approach not only increases a young person’s sense of self-efficacy but changes their thinking patterns at home as well as at school. We believe mentoring has the potential to refocus attention on to an individual’s own strengths and can empower them to make positive decisions for themselves that will build confidence and responsibility.

Mentor, Coach, Counsellor, Adviser It is important to distinguish between the variety of practises that exist to work with learners one-to-one. We have selected Mentoring as an approach as it taps into all four quadrants of engagement. It can be directive, facilitative and have a range of transference of expertise. There are also elements of coaching practises in mentoring provision. We believe this enables a dynamic service to meet the need of the young people we work with.

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We use the Solutions Focused approach in Mentoring to develop young people and see them find the solutions they need for the challenges they face in their bespoke situations. This builds upon the development of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and according to Mark Beyerbach's research in Spain, the approach not only increases a young person's sense of self-efficacy but changes their thinking patterns at home as well as at school. We believe mentoring has the potential to refocus attention on to an individual's own strengths and can empower them to make positive decisions for themselves that will build confidence and responsibility.

Mentor, Coach, Counsellor, Adviser It is important to distinguish between the variety of practises that exist to work with learners one-to-one. We have selected Mentoring as an approach as it taps into all four quadrants of engagement. It can be directive, facilitative and have a range of transference of expertise. There are also elements of coaching practises in mentoring provision. We believe this enables a dynamic service to meet the need of the young people we work with.

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Wellbeing and Emotional Support Teams in Schools

The Wellbeing and Emotional Support Teams (WEST) in schools service is designed to help children and young people ages 5-18 years access mental health and wellbeing support early on in educational settings.

It's all about ensuring children and young people can get access to the right help as early as possible.

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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Wellbeing and Emotional Support Teams in Schools service video

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Designated Safeguarding Leads within school.

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Designated Safeguarding Leads within school.

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At Walkwood Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility however the people who are responsible for Safeguarding are:

Mr S West- Assistant Principle

Mrs Lowe- Headteacher

Mrs Mckenna- Pastoral Coordinator.

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Helping your child express themselves online

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Helping your child express themselves online

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Worcestershire Healthy Minds
Parents are able to access support for their own mental health and wellbeing by contacting the Wellbeing Hub, part of Worcestershire Healthy Minds on 03003021313. 

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Worcestershire Transgender Family Support Group

Can we support you?Are you the parent of a child or young person who wants totransition?

Are you a young person who is questioning your gender?

Talking helps! Come along to our support group and meet other people in the same situation.

6-7pm

Inspire Community Training

Unit 5

Winyates Craft Centre

Redditch

B98 0LA

01527 529265

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Free for all young people aged 12-16 years of age.

Youth club will be held every second and fourth Saturday of the month at:

Inspire Community Training

Unit 5

Winyates Craft Centre

Redditch

B98 0LA

01527 529265

Email: karen_inspire@live.co.uk

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Good sleep is important for your child's physical and mental wellbeing.

A relaxing bedtime routine is an important way to help your child get a good night's sleep.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children/

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Redditch: Orchard Place, Redditch, B98 7DP:  01905 520 032

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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We provide a wide range of services to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. These include (but are not limited to):

School Health Nurses can also signpost to other services that may be of use to you:

We are Specialist Public Health Nurses who deliver the universal elements of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to all children and young people aged 5-19 and ensure that they and their families get early help and support when they need it. In 2012 The Department of Health, Department of Education and key stakeholders created a new model and vision for our service called 'Getting it right for children, young people and families' (March 2012) which we follow in addition to the Healthy Child Programme. This new vision includes the following key aspects of our service:

Improved health outcomes for children, young people and families

Improved partnership working between School Health Nurses, schools and parenting support

Quality Improvements in the School Health Nursing Service

What do we do?

School Health Nurses provide opportunities for children and young people in mainstream school and Pupil Referral Units to access confidential advice and support via a weekly nurse led Time4U clinic. This can include health concerns such as emotional worries and stress to alcohol and drug dependency. The School Health Nurse is able to provide sexual health advice which includes, emergency contraception, condom supply, pregnancy testing, and signposting to other agencies.

Additionally, School Health Nurses work with young people who may have issues such as weight concerns mental and emotional health, accident prevention; attendance at A&E, domestic violence concerns, substance misuse.

We have a separate team of trained Special School Nurses who support children and young people attending one of Worcestershire's 7 Special Schools. The Special School Nursing service provides support to Special Schools to enable the school to meet the holistic care needs of children and young people when attending school. Although this is primarily through training and supporting school staff, all children can access direct support and advice from the Special School Nurse if they choose.

The safeguarding of children and young people is paramount. The Health Care Support Workers weigh and measure all reception and year 6 children on an annual basis and each parent receives the results and a contact number if they wish to discuss their child's results with the School Health Nurse.

Safeguarding and Children in Need make up a large percentage of our workload. This involves attending case conferences, core groups, other relevant meetings, undertaking health assessments and working very closely with the children, young people and their families. We work hard to make sure that this does not reduce the amount of time we spend with other children, young people and families who may need our help and/or support.

Where can I see the School Health Nurse?

They are available within schools at varying times and the School will always have a contact number. Parents can see them at school via prior arrangement within the school term or within their home. At secondary Schools the Children and Young People can either arrange to see the School Health Nurse via an appointment system or Drop in to the Time 4 U. These are held weekly for up to three hours.

Who works in the School Health Nursing service?

The School Health Service is mainly made up of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, Community Staff Nurses who have a variety of skills, academic qualifications and expertise within varying areas such as sexual health, Children's health, mental health, health promotion and teaching. We have Health Care Support workers with a range of training and skills working with children, young people and parents, alongside the School Health Nurses on a day to day basis.

There are also administration staff within clinics who also have a range of skills and expertise within the administration field.

Who do we work with?

We work in partnership with schools and other key professionals to develop and implement a robust child and young person identification, support and monitoring system, which is activated at school entry and at key points of transition. This system will include the following elements:

A welcome pack outlining School Health services will be sent out in reception, during transitions to middle and high schools and where pupils are a new entry into a school.

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Find 4 or more items to hold or feel.

You can choose things like a blanket to wrap around yourself, a smooth stone to hold, something that was given to you by someone important to you, the lyrics of a happy song or a poem that makes you feel positive .

Put them in a bag or a box in your room. When you feel under pressure, worried or upset choose 1 item out of the box to hold while you remember a time that you felt safe and calm . After 2 or 3 minutes replace it and choose another.

You can do this as many times as you like

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When you're not able to see friends or go out you can feel trapped. It can help to notice the freedom you do have, even if it's much smaller than you're used to.

It might be that you can choose to go to a different room, look out of the window, connect with friends online or set up a video call with relatives.

Think of someone else who has less freedom than you and call or message them so they feel less alone.

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Pause and notice what you are saying, doing or thinking.

Write it down.

Ask yourself if that thought or activity is helping you or not right now.

If it's not helping, choose to think or do something different.

You could try getting out of bed and doing 10 star jumps, thinking about a happy memory instead of a sad one or chatting to a friend online instead of feeling alone

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Fill an old sock with something soft.

You could use bubble wrap, foam packaging, a washing up or shower sponge, rolled up socks or scrunched up wrapping paper.

Tie a knot in the top of the sock or use a hair bobble or elastic band to keep the contents in.

Squeeze and release the sock in a rhythm that feels right for you

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ChatHealth is a secure and confidential text messaging service for young people. It allows patients to easily and anonymously get in touch with a healthcare professional for advice and support.

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https://www.kooth.com/

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Are you worried about a child or young person?

The Family Front Door is the referral point for all referrals where members of the community and professionals refer children and young people living in Worcestershire where they are worried about their safety and welfare.

Telephone: 01905 822666

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Year Leader:

Mr Hunt

Pastoral Manager:

Mrs Brotherhood

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Year Leader:

Mr Macdonald

Pastoral Manager:

Mrs Hands

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Year Leader:

Mr Cockram

Pastoral Manager:

Miss Llyod

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Year Leader:

Miss Reeves

Pastoral Managers:

Mrs Jordan