Working with Parents and Carers resources
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Anna Freud: advice for parents and carers
Simple advice and guidance to parents and carers of primary aged children about how to make conversations about their child's feelings part of everyday conversations.
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Anna Freud: engaging with parents and carers around mental health and wellbeing
A booklet exploring a range of innovative ways that schools can successfully engage with parents and carers around young people's mental health and wellbeing.
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Anna Freud: Schools in Mind
Schools in Mind is a free network for school staff providing accessible information and resources that school staff can use to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
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Anti-bullying training booklet – Created by KYCC
This session will give you the basic knowledge on how to support someone if they are being bullied.
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Barnardo’s back to school and transition resources
Two useful leaflets full of activities and resources to allow children to explore their feelings about returning to school after lockdown and transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7
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Bereavement support for children and young people
Information and guidance on how you can help a child or young person who is grieving.
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Charlie Waller Memorial Trust: resources for schools, youth settings and families
Evidence-based presentations and training for schools,youth settings and families, as well as a variety of resources on mental health and wellbeing.
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Depression: a guide for parents and carers
Depression is a mental health condition that results in persistent feelings of sadness and/or hopelessness. Anyone can be diagnosed with depression. The symptoms are the same for anyone regardless of whether they are autistic or not. Research however suggests that autistic people may be more likely to experience depression than the general population.
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Domestic abuse support
Information, advice and support for victims of domestic abuse, friends and family and perpetrators.
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Early Help and Preventative Services
Information for schools and practitioners on supporting children and young people in Kent.
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Every Mind Matters Kent
Mind Plan and supporting information and signposting to local services to support you
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Information for families on autism and ADHD in children: a support handbook and films
This handbook is for Kent families who would like to know more about autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.
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Internet Matters
A one-stop shop resource featuring guides and apps about internet safety.
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Kent Resilience Hub: Parent and Carer pages
Information and resources for parents and carers.
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Kooth.com online support and counselling
Free online support and counselling for young people in Kent
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Mental Health Matters
Resources and support to achieve good mental and physical wellbeing.
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Mentally Healthy Schools: A Whole School Approach
Information, guidance and resources for schools and settings to develop their whole school approach, including young people's voice, staff wellbeing and parent/carer engagement.
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Mentally Healthy Schools: Parent/carer engagement
Parent/carer engagement is important because working together (with mothers, fathers and carers) has been shown to have a promising impact on the wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, sense of school belonging, intellectual development and attainment of children across a range of social and economic backgrounds.
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Mermaids: Information and resources for parents
Mermaids offer lots of information, resources and support for parents of children and young people who may be struggling with their gender identity
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NHS: Coping with your teenager
Many parents find their teenager's behaviour challenging. It can be baffling, stressful, hurtful and often worrying. But in most cases it does not mean there is anything more serious going on than the natural process of becoming an adult. The NHS website has some really useful information and support for parents/carers about how to cope with their teenager's challenging behaviour.
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One You Kent
One You Kent provides information and guidance for healthy lifestyle choices with a selection of free apps and support offered via telephone.
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Regulating emotions and supporting wellbeing through play
The British Psychological Society has produced this video to provide advice for parents and carers on the psychology behind playtime and how it helps children and young people manage their emotions.
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Resilience Webinar for Parents
Watch our bite-sized webinar videos to find out more about resilience and how to be a resilient parent.
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Self-care top tips for young parents and carers
This Anna Freud booklet booklet offers some simple self-care advice for young parents and carers about the importance of self-care and looking after their own mental health and wellbeing whilst raising children.
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SEND Information HUB – Kent’s Local Offer
A local offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support services are available in their area.
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Staying safe online
Practical strategies to best support all children and young people online, including those who identify as LGBT.
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Understanding your child – FREE online courses for anyone caring for a child in Kent.
A selection of training for families in Kent
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We Are With You – Mind & Body
A short video discussing the service, who its aimed for and that it is open for referrals.
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Wellbeing Toolkit for Parents and Carers webinar series
HeadStart Kent are pleased to offer you free access to The Education People’s Wellbeing Toolkit for Parents and Carers webinar series for families you or your colleagues may be working with.
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Working with children and young people online
A comprehensive guide for staff and practitioners in working with children and young people around the topic of online safety.
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YoungMinds
Mental health advice, support, resources and training for young people, their families, schools and communities.
Anna Freud: advice for parents and carers
Simple advice and guidance to parents and carers of primary aged children about how to make conversations about their child's feelings part of everyday conversations.
Anna Freud: engaging with parents and carers around mental health and wellbeing
A booklet exploring a range of innovative ways that schools can successfully engage with parents and carers around young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Anna Freud: Schools in Mind
Schools in Mind is a free network for school staff providing accessible information and resources that school staff can use to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Anti-bullying training booklet – Created by KYCC
This session will give you the basic knowledge on how to support someone if they are being bullied.
Barnardo’s back to school and transition resources
Two useful leaflets full of activities and resources to allow children to explore their feelings about returning to school after lockdown and transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7
Bereavement support for children and young people
Information and guidance on how you can help a child or young person who is grieving.
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust: resources for schools, youth settings and families
Evidence-based presentations and training for schools,youth settings and families, as well as a variety of resources on mental health and wellbeing.
Depression: a guide for parents and carers
Depression is a mental health condition that results in persistent feelings of sadness and/or hopelessness. Anyone can be diagnosed with depression. The symptoms are the same for anyone regardless of whether they are autistic or not. Research however suggests that autistic people may be more likely to experience depression than the general population.
Domestic abuse support
Information, advice and support for victims of domestic abuse, friends and family and perpetrators.
Early Help and Preventative Services
Information for schools and practitioners on supporting children and young people in Kent.
Every Mind Matters Kent
Mind Plan and supporting information and signposting to local services to support you
Information for families on autism and ADHD in children: a support handbook and films
This handbook is for Kent families who would like to know more about autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.
Internet Matters
A one-stop shop resource featuring guides and apps about internet safety.
Kent Resilience Hub: Parent and Carer pages
Information and resources for parents and carers.
Kooth.com online support and counselling
Free online support and counselling for young people in Kent
Mental Health Matters
Resources and support to achieve good mental and physical wellbeing.
Mentally Healthy Schools: A Whole School Approach
Information, guidance and resources for schools and settings to develop their whole school approach, including young people's voice, staff wellbeing and parent/carer engagement.
Mentally Healthy Schools: Parent/carer engagement
Parent/carer engagement is important because working together (with mothers, fathers and carers) has been shown to have a promising impact on the wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, sense of school belonging, intellectual development and attainment of children across a range of social and economic backgrounds.
Mermaids: Information and resources for parents
Mermaids offer lots of information, resources and support for parents of children and young people who may be struggling with their gender identity
NHS: Coping with your teenager
Many parents find their teenager's behaviour challenging. It can be baffling, stressful, hurtful and often worrying. But in most cases it does not mean there is anything more serious going on than the natural process of becoming an adult. The NHS website has some really useful information and support for parents/carers about how to cope with their teenager's challenging behaviour.
One You Kent
One You Kent provides information and guidance for healthy lifestyle choices with a selection of free apps and support offered via telephone.
Regulating emotions and supporting wellbeing through play
The British Psychological Society has produced this video to provide advice for parents and carers on the psychology behind playtime and how it helps children and young people manage their emotions.
Resilience Webinar for Parents
Watch our bite-sized webinar videos to find out more about resilience and how to be a resilient parent.
Self-care top tips for young parents and carers
This Anna Freud booklet booklet offers some simple self-care advice for young parents and carers about the importance of self-care and looking after their own mental health and wellbeing whilst raising children.
SEND Information HUB – Kent’s Local Offer
A local offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about what support services are available in their area.
Staying safe online
Practical strategies to best support all children and young people online, including those who identify as LGBT.
Understanding your child – FREE online courses for anyone caring for a child in Kent.
A selection of training for families in Kent
We Are With You – Mind & Body
A short video discussing the service, who its aimed for and that it is open for referrals.
Wellbeing Toolkit for Parents and Carers webinar series
HeadStart Kent are pleased to offer you free access to The Education People’s Wellbeing Toolkit for Parents and Carers webinar series for families you or your colleagues may be working with.
Working with children and young people online
A comprehensive guide for staff and practitioners in working with children and young people around the topic of online safety.
YoungMinds
Mental health advice, support, resources and training for young people, their families, schools and communities.