Lorraine Lee is offering some courses at the Church of the Ascension. I have personally attended one of Lorraine's courses and she is incredibly inspiring and knowledgeable. If you would like any further information, please contact Jo@ascensionsouthampton.co.uk
The following course is being offered by the Southampton Family Trust. Please feel free to contact them directly or speak to Mike Adams, Jo Egerton or Kim Abbott if you would like us to refer on your behalf.
Strengthening Families
A FREE course for families
Online via ZOOM
Mums, dads and carers participate together with one of their children who must be aged 10—14 years
Get some helpful tips to strengthen your relationship with your child!
Explore subjects together such as:
• Setting loving limits
• Making house rules
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Using consequences
• Building bridges
• Communicating when you don’t agree
Course materials and snacks will be sent to your home!
An 8 week course starting on 24th April 2024
Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.30pm on Zoom
24th April; 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd May and 5th, 12th & 19th June 2024
Book a place on the course by emailing us on info@sftrust.org.uk
Next week, to support Safer Internet Day, the South East Organised Crime Unit will be running a parent webinar explaining Cyber Choices and the risks to young people of committing computer misuse offences. They hope to raise awareness and explain to parents how young people can cross the line into cyber crime.
They will be running the webinar three times throughout next week, at the following times:
Tuesday 6th February 13:00-14:00
Thursday 8th February 09:30-10:30
Thursday 8th February 20:00-21:00
The invitation details are listed below:
When: Feb 6, 2024 13:00 London
Topic: Cyber Choices for Parents & Carers
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/
When: Feb 8, 2024 09:30 London
Topic: Cyber Choices for Parents & Carers
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/
When: Feb 8, 2024 20:00 London
Topic: Cyber Choices for Parents & Carers
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/
After registering, a confirmation email containing further information about joining the webinar will be automatically sent out.
The Department for Education have sent out an email to schools today around the national drive to improve school attendance. This highlights the importance of good attendance but also provides some resources that parents can access if their child is struggling with anxiety, which is impacting their attendance in school. Many of the apps / websites are aimed at older pupils but may be helpful for parents to access to gain more informaton. Please see below:
nhs.uk - find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
Please find below information from the Family Hub on supporting those seeking employment.
Family Literacy
for parents of children
in or moving up to Year R - Year 2
Through informal discussion and fun, practical activities, this short course from City College will give you more confidence to support your child's reading and spelling and to talk to their teachers about what and how they are learning.
Not too confident about reading or spelling yourself? Don't worry - perhaps some of our ideas will help you too!
Where? Townhill Park Family Hub SO18 2GF
When? Mondays 9:30-11:30am starting
12th June 2023 for three weeks
For more info or to book your place:
familyhub@southampton.gov.uk
02380 915480
The Family Hubs have introduced a new service offering advice and guidance on 'Steps to Work'. They have 2 Employment Advisors working with them to support families who need advice and guidance with their current situation. They will be in 6 of their family hubs on a three week rota. For further information and contact information, please see the flyer below:
The Southampton Family Trust are offering a free online course for parents/carers of children with ASD aged 3-11 years old. Priority will be given to parents that have already attended one of their Parenting Children with Special Needs course but there will be places for new parents too. For further details, please see the leaflet from them below:
EE have worked in partnership with a number of organisations to create PhoneSmart. PhoneSmart has been created for kids, age 10-13, who have just received their first smartphone.
It's includes a tool for parent and guardians to help gauge their child’s readiness for the responsibilities of smartphone ownership, as well as helping to start the bigger conversations about the risks they might face online. There is also a Kid's PhoneSmart Licence (for children aged 10 - 13), which is a fun, interactive and educational course to help children learn how to stay safe and be kind online, and to encourage them to use their phones for good, not hate. The course is split into five episodes, where your child can follow four engaging young characters as they get their first phones and embark on their online adventures. Each episode covers key aspects of online behaviour, from cyberbullying to fake news and has fun quizzes, interactive elements and pop-up facts to help your child learn vital online do’s and don’t’s.
For more information or to sign up visit the EE phonesmart page using the link: eephonesmart.co.uk
One of our parents signposted this potentially life-saving digital tool, which is free for parents to download. It was created to ensure more help and support is given to individuals searching for harmful content online. If a user does search for this, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe.
For more information or to install, please visit the attached link: R;pple
The Southampton Family Trust are offering a free online course for families of children aged 10 or over. If you are interested in a place on the course, please speak to Mrs Egerton or Mrs Abbott who can refer you.
Please find to follow a link to the school website where there are more details about the National Sleep Helpline: National Sleep Helpline
Unseen have produced a useful guide for parents on how to spot exploitation and where to go for help. This is available on our school website under: Key Information / Safeguarding & Early Help. Alternatively, click on the link below and this will take you directly to the document.
The Southampton Family Trust now have dates for their next FAB (Feelings Affect Behaviour) course and are taking referrals.
Times are tough for many people right now and parents can find themselves pulled in many different directions. Children may also be struggling being in the house for so much longer than usual.
A mixture of concern about covid, work from home and children at home, along with a possible financial impact make for a stressful household.
