Inclusion
Please see below some useful information including training for parents and families
Please find links below to our online resources:
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/stronger-families
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Helping children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Childline is a free, confidential helpline and online service for children and young people under 19 in the UK, offering support for any issue they are experiencing. The service is run by the NSPCC and provides a safe space to talk about problems like mental health, family issues, or bullying. You can contact them 24/7 by calling 0800 111, using the 1-2-1 online chat, or sending an email
Kooth - a free online mental health platform for young people aged 11-25.
Child Net - Helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
Pants
The PANTS rule is a child safety program developed by the NSPCC that teaches children the following five rules to stay safe:
P: rivates are private
A: lways remember your body belongs to you
N: o means no
T: alk about secrets that upset you
S: peak up, someone can help
secret that makes them feel uncomfortable).
S peak up, someone can help: Ensure children know who they can talk to, such as a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult, if they have a problem or are being made to feel uncomfortable.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/pants-underwear-rule/
Hillingdon Young Carers - Young carers are children and young people, aged 5 – 24 years, who provide regular and ongoing care to a family member who has a long-term illness, disability, mental health issue or misuses substances. The family member may be a parent, sibling or grandparent living with them.
https://www.carerstrusthillingdon.org/young-carer-services
Our Time - For children of parents with a mental illness
www.stopbreathethink.org.uk/parent/ - service to support 8yrs+
https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/whole-school-or-college-resources/ The Anna Freud website which supports the whole school approach 8 principles, lots of brilliant resources and an online audit tool which can be found here https://nationalwsa.com/
SWGfL have produced a variety of social media (and Netflix) checklist for parents/carers in keeping their children safe online. Please feel free to access the booklets to read further details.
https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/checklists/
London Borough of Hillingdon have an online care and support directory. This tool provides professionals and residents a digital single access point to thousands of services, organisations, and groups in Hillingdon with just one search!
The Directory includes information on health and wellbeing, learning, education and employment opportunities, early years and childcare support, and family hubs and children’s centres. There is also a section for children with SEND and their families, with events and activities, education and training support and health and wellbeing advice.
Don’t miss out! Explore the directory now at careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk