Signposting
Here are a number of websites contain both specialist and general advice that may be of help to parents and carers.
Parenting Hub Further Information
A note to parents thinking about attending the Nurturing Programme
Free Parenting Courses
A new and FREE online parenting course resource has just launched for every family in Bristol! To make your account visit the Bristol Family Hubs website. You will only need your postcode and the code “GROWING” will enable you to access all the learning on offer.
All parents and carers can access a range of online courses to help understand their children’s feelings better and how they can best support their children through the years as they develop and grow.
The courses cover a range of topics to support parents and carers through all stages of a child’s development including:
- ¨ Pregnancy and post-pregnancy support
- ¨ How to understand your child mental health
- ¨ Help for understanding relationships
- ¨ Support for children with additional needs
There are also courses for teenagers to help them understand their mental health and feelings…
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ELSA Leaflets
ELSA have published some really useful advice leaflets for parents on how to support children when they are struggling with their emotions – anger, grief and separation anxiety. Great practical tips and sensible advice – worth taking a look!
Bristol’s Parenting Menu
All contact and booking details are available via the link below:
Happy Maps
Worried about your child’s behaviour or mental health and not sure what’s normal ? Wondering whether to see your GP ?
Perhaps you’ve been referred to specialist services but there is a long wait ….. or perhaps you’ve been told the problem isn’t quite serious enough to be referred. Happy Maps can give you some extra help and advice. https://www.happymaps.co.uk/
Support with dealing with toxic stress at home.
Handi App
https://bnssgccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/campaigns/download-handi-app/ is a local free NHS resource which is REALLY good and simple for parents to use – simple advice for parents when their kids are ill.
NSPCC Need to Know Guides
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OFSTED Parent View
We are asking that parents and carers go to the OFSTED website to Parent View to log how you feel about our school.
Parent View asks for your opinion on 12 aspects of our school, from the quality of teaching, to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour.
By sharing your views, you’ll be helping our school to improve. You will also be able to see what other parents have said about our school.
Website: parentview.ofsted.gov.uk
Supportive Parents
The local Parent Partnership Service for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Supportive Parents are an independent organisation offering a free, confidential and impartial service to any parent who has a concern about their child’s education. Their aim is to provide you with all the information you need to understand the SEN process and improve your child’s education experience.
Information & Support Line is 0117 989 7725. It is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 2pm during term time, and an answer phone at all other times.
Website: www.supportiveparents.org.uk
1 Big Database
Website about a wide range of services for young children, young people, their parents and carers and professionals in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Information includes:
- Housing Education Health
- Money Matters Family Support Employment
- Play and Leisure Facilities Community Groups
- Drugs Information Service
Website: www.1bigdatabase.org.uk
Bristol Free School Meals – Apply here
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/travel-and-free-school-meals
Bristol Parenting Hub
The one stop shop for services aimed at Bristol Parents and Carers! Our website contains a comprehensive directory of services provided by statutory, community and voluntary organisations. Locate events, activities, courses, support and advice. Try our interactive map, quick search calendar, resource list and catch up with our weekly blog.
Go Places to Play – Where’s your nearest Play Park?
Bristol’s spaces to play are better than ever following a £3m programme of improvements. Now, over 30 local parks and play spaces have been remodelled and improved as part of our campaign to encourage children to play outdoors. Find out where your nearest play park is by visiting this website.
Website: www.goplacestoplay.org.uk
