In support of the Child Accident Prevention Trust #ChildSafetyWeek we want to share tips and resources that you can access to help children lead active, healthy lives, safe from serious injury. #SafetySorted On the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) website you’ll find lots of downloadable resources and easy to understand videos on a wide range […]
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Being active is a really important part of looking after our mental health and wellbeing. Regular movement and getting physically active means we release endorphins – chemicals in our brains – which make us feel good. Did you know that even just doing 10 mins of activity can increase your energy and mental alertness? The
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Lego Based Therapy is a collaborative, play therapy/social developmental programme designed to aid, teach and promote social communication and social competence in a range of children and young people. It’s highly structured, systematic and predictable, making it extremely enticing to children and young people, particularly those who are attracted by routine and structure. Therapy sessions
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Raise awareness and break the stigma Each year 18 October is World Menopause Day an opportunity to raise awareness, break the stigma and highlight the support available for improving health and wellbeing for those experiencing menopause. Menopause is not just a gender or age issue; it is an organisational issue which can impact everyone in
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With the new school year firmly underway, its a good time to put online safety back on the agenda. Foster carers and parents need to consider not just physical child safety but also the steps to take to help ensure children’s safety in the digital world. Safer Online Practices As the internet and social media
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It’s back-to-school season – are your foster kids feeling anxious? The time has rolled around again – back to school season is upon us. For foster families, this transition can bring about a mix of excitement and anxiety for the kids in your care. The first day of school is edging closer, and after the
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The war in Ukraine – Talking about the issues & impact The situation we are seeing in Ukraine is worrying for everyone. It is inevitable that our children and young people will have questions about what is going on, and how this may impact them or their families. Talking to young people about the war
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