Health and Wellbeing are so important to everyone, any time and especially now. This page contains lots of information, links to and contact details for various organisations that are available for help and advice (just click on the links in blue). If you cannot find what you need or wish to speak to someone then please contact school on 01484 842154 or send an email to office.nields@kirkleeseducation.uk
We are here to help,
Thank you and take care.
Click on the yellow rose picture below to see the Mindful March calendar.
Did you know that the symbol of a yellow rose represents friendship, joy and caring.
Getting help through Kirklees
Call Kirklees Council's Community Response Team on 01484 226919. This team is dedicated to establishing what you may need and sourcing local help. They will send referrals onto Slaithwaite Mutual Aid depending on what assistance is needed. Slaithwaite Mutual Aid have over 180 volunteers in the village from all walks of life, sharing one goal: no one hungry, no one lonely, helping residents in Slaithwaite.
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Added 9/2/21
Activities and conversation starters during the coronavirus pandemic – Young Minds Suggestions for activities parents can do with their child during lockdown, and how to use this time to start a conversation with them about their mental health.
Added 25/1/21
What's going on? So many children are feeling worried and anxious, this story could help alleviate some of their fears, click on the image to see and read the story.
The author Clare Shaw has kindly provided this free resource.
Added 25/1/21
Family Walking Scheme
Please click on the links below to download and print out the sheets.
Family Walking Scheme Booklet .pdf
Walking Chart (Black and white)
Added 20/1/21
Mentally Healthy Schools - Supporting Children's mental health.
Added 5/1/21
During this difficult time there are many resources here to help support health and wellbeing.
- Guidance for Parents
- Anxiety Tools
- Activity for children
https://www.
Added 9/7/20
Rebuild and Recover Resources: The coronavirus pandemic has upended our normal way of life and we are now back in school. Understandably, the return to school may be an anxious or difficult time for children, parents and school staff, so here are some practical resources to help make the transition back to school easier for everyone. Please check out this link for resources it contains advice and guidance for parents, and simple activities for children to complete in class or at home.
Added 16/7/20
RETURN TO SCHOOL TOOL KIT (the following bullet point list has been put together by Mrs Styan for you).
- Tips for returning to school video – Nip in the Bud In this short video, clinical psychologist Dr Jess Richardson shares straightforward suggestions for parents and teachers to deal with any potential apprehension or anxiety children may experience on returning to school. There is also an accompanying factsheet.
- ‘My Back to School Bubble’ e-book – e-Bug and NABU This simple, illustrated e-book is ideal for parents of young children to explore what the return to school might look like, and help them feel more prepared.
Added 16/7/20
New grief and loss support service for West Yorkshire and Harrogate A new support and advice service has been launched to help people across West Yorkshire and Harrogate through grief and loss. The practical and emotional support and advice service will be available 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm.
Open to people in West Yorkshire and Harrogate, the service will be the first point of contact for anyone suffering any form of grief and loss, or those worried about losing someone, whether this relates to a family member, friend or member of their community. It is also available to those feeling impacted by the deaths of public figures and/or the volume of deaths across the country.
People may have lost someone who has died from another condition other than the virus and that loss may have felt all the more difficult, for example, they may have been unable to visit a loved one during an illness or see them in their final days due to the virus.
Full details on the new service can be found here:
https://www.wyhpartnership.co.
https://griefandlosswyh.co.uk/
Added 14/7/20
Wellbeing activities: being kind to yourself The British Red Cross, explore loneliness and anxiety through wellbeing activities that help children and young people be kind to themselves.
Road Safety Activity Pack Activity pack about Road Safety
Added 24/6/20 These meditations are really simple to follow for children and parents.
MEDITATIONS FOR SETTLING YOUR MIND AND FINDING CALM
1. Calm Meditation
This calm meditation is a child-friendly body scan that is similar to a traditional yoga nidra. We start at the toes and work our way up the body, relaxing each part of the body.
2. Loving-Kindness Meditation
This loving-kindness meditation is a child-friendly version of a “metta” meditation, a common practice for adults. We send loving-kindness to ourselves, someone we are having a difficult time with, to the community around us, and to the whole world.
3. Gratitude Meditation
This is simple gratitude meditation sending gratitude to ourselves, our family and friends, the environment and community around us, and out to the whole world. May we all be happy and free.
The following links and information have been sent to our school from Kirklees.gov.uk
- KIRKLEES COUNCIL COMMUNITY RESPONSE Council hotline: A new freephone number has been added. Freephone 0800 4561114. The local number for the helpline, 01484 226919 will continue to be available, and we will happily call people back if they would like us to. Both numbers are answered by the same team at Kirklees Direct. This is not a new service - the advice and support given will be the same on both lines, as part of our co-ordinated Community Response.
We’ve added some information about this to our blog (click on this link) Freephone Covid-19 Community Response helplin
- BTM This website has resources and information which maybe useful for those with or supporting children with Learning Disabilities. BTM is an organisation that is passionate about making information accessible to as many people as possible. We work with, and support, a broad range of individuals and communities who find ordinary print difficult or impossible to read. Central to our work is the inclusion of these people in the development and creation of accessible materials.
Building resilience - Sesame Street This digital resource from US children’s TV show Sesame Street is full of great videos, printable activities and useful tips for parents and carers. https:// Change and loss activities – Partnership for Children A set of simple, practical activities for parents to help their children explore their emotions during times of change and loss. Parents and carers may want to refer to our guidance when using these resources. Partnership for children also has a bank of activities to support children's well-being during this time: Building confidence and resilience - MindEd Clear advice and signposting for parents and carers on helping children deal with change and difficult situations. 27 resilience building games for children and adults – Positive Psychology https://positivepsychology. Top 10 tips for resilience - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/ Developing resilience - Mind Useful, simple advice for adults on how to develop resilience and learn to cope with stressful situations. Five ways to manage your wellbeing as a parent during lockdown https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrmhscw Under The Same Sky bedtime story – Cbeebies Actor Tom Hardy reads a bedtime story about two friends who find a new way to keep in touch despite being far apart. If your child is finding it hard being apart from friends and family, they may find this story and its message comforting. Calming sounds – CBeebies Radio Help your child settle down, relax and fall asleep to these relaxing, https://www.bbc.co.uk/ Toolbox - Childline An online ‘toolbox’ of games and activities to keep children entertained and help them articulate how they are feeling. https://www.childline.org.uk/ Helplines
How about a bit of Unicorn YOGA? https://www.kidsyogastories. NSPCC advice and support for parents and carers Mind Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mindwell Resources, videos and information to help people take care of their mental health. Mindmate Website How are you feeling? If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. YoungMinds Need some inspiration? Here's a list of activities you could do in twenty minutes with your child. .Change4Life Healthy eating and physical activities Headspace Meditation and mindfulness for all sorts of situations. Meditation, mindfulness, simple physical exercises and music to help calm. |