Parental Support
At Craneswater, we are committed to supporting your family’s physical and emotional health and wellbeing. We want to make your child’s journey with us as supported and enjoyable as possible. Our Family Well-being support team are here to help or signpost you to external agencies. We can help with:
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your child’s health and well being
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behaviour concerns
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parenting advice
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educational guidance
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Internet safety including social media
We can also offer information on activities in the community to promote your child’s wellbeing.
Websites to support mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic
Ten top tips to help with coronavirus related anxiety
NHS Mindfulness
Ideas and advice on mental health and wellbeing
Information for children about coronavirus and where to turn for support
Advice and support available to help with coronavirus related anxiety
Guidance for children with SEND
Guidelines and resources to support the education of children with SEND during the coronavirus pandemic
City Wide Support
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Healthy Young Minds Information and advice for parents and carers supporting young people in the following areas:
Self Harm Prevention
Exam Stress
Anger Management
Eating Disorders and Healthy Eating
Sensory Issues
Coping with life's 'ups and downs''
Low Mood and Depression
Anxiety
Further support and information:
Summer Workshops
Portsmouth Mental Health Support Team are offering Zoom workshops to support young people who are experiencing stress and anxiety
Mighty Moe
An anxiety workbook to use with the guidance of parents, carers or a mental health professional
Anxiety Booklet
Child friendly advice and activities for children worried about the Coronavirus pandemic
Everybody Worries
An online picture book for children worried about the coronavirus pandemic
Fortnite
Advice and information from the Safeguarding Training Centre about child safety and Fortnite
Health
Child Development
An advice line for parents and carers provided by the Children's Therapy Service
Childhood Illness
Advice on common childhood illness
Treating Head Lice
Solent Children's Services guide for treating head lice
Text Messaging Service
An NHS text messaging service for parents, carers and young people in Portsmouth
School Nurse Service
How to access the School Nurse Service
NHS Solent Sleep
Solent Child and Family Services support page for helping children with sleep problems
CustomEyes Books
Tailor-made books for visually impaired children
Behaviour