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Parent Mental Health Day - Friday 27th Jan

Parent Mental Health Day is on Friday 27^th Jan 2023 and the theme is “Balance”. Please see the downloads at the bottom of the page, which have information about a “Parent Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop”, which covers topics such as Common Worries, Personal Capacity, Self-Care and Mindfulness Strategies. This information has been provided by the Mental Health Support Team Stevenage.

Clothes Bank

At Giles Junior we are lucky enough to work closely with some of our amazing local charities including Stevenage Clothes Bank and Stevenage Food Shed. We understand that due to the current financial climate
families are feeling the pinch more than ever before. If you require any support from these organisations, please contact Mrs Smith our Family Support Worker who will be happy to submit a referral on your behalf.

Healthy Young Minds

The Reach out Team at Hertfordshire Mind Network supports young people aged 10-17, with any issues affecting their wellbeing.

The team can talk about what the young people are experiencing and offer their support, information and advice.
You can instant message them on their website (the chat icon only shows up when the service is open) or call them on 01923 256391 (option 2).
The service is available Monday to Thursday from 5pm - 8pm

https://www.hertsmindnetworkcyp.org/services-for-young-people/reachout/?fbclid=IwAR2SiDumxc8HPTNOI5pAWhkbVTnw0XKX_LWK0aV4SqJygPV9yUC3xDEoVY4

HMN have launched a new early intervention and prevention helpline for children and young people aged 10-17 in Herts.

The helpline will provide a safe , non-judgemental space to talk to a Young People Advisor or Mentor who will provide emotional support, advice and information, signposting and discuss coping strategies. For opening hours and more information please visit the website https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/young-peoples-helpline . Helpline number is 01923 256391.

Online Safety Guide

https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/how-to-keep-kids-safe-online

Parents Guide to Childhood Anxiety

https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-expert-guide-to-help-your-child-with-anxiety

A Guide to Revision (includes advice on setting up a study space)

https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-ultimate-revision-guide/how-to-create-the-perfect-study-space