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    • Wellbeing

    Parents

    At St Veronica's, we appreciate that the wellbeing of children in primary school extends far beyond physical health concerns.  It encompasses their mental and emotional wellness as well.  With this understanding, we have compiled a valuable collection of guides and tools on this page, aimed at addressing various aspects of wellbeing.

     

    Parents - Headlice

    Headlice can occasionally occur in a primary school setting, but with diligent detection and appropriate treatment, their effects can be minimised.  We have provided helpful resources to assist in dealing with headlice effectively here.

    1. Advice - Facts, Detection and Treatment
      PDF File
    2. Advice - Wet Combing
      PDF File

     

    Parents - Wellbeing Guide

    This guide, put together by The Children's Society, has sound advice for parents to help with the wellbeing of their children.

    1. Guide - Wellbeing Guide for Parents
      PDF File

     

    Parents - Young Minds

    The Young Minds website (youngminds.org.uk) offers valuable advice and resources for parents and schools on promoting the wellbeing of children.  You can also subscribe to their monthly e-newsletter which delivers advice and guidance straight to your mailbox.

    1. October 2023 Young Minds e-Newsletter
      PDF File
    2. April 2023 - Young Minds e-Newsletter
      PDF File

     

    Parents - Useful Documents

    1. Attachment Disorder - Guidance - Barriers To Learning
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    2. Attachment Disorder - Guidance - Supporting A Child
      PDF File
    3. Attachment Disorder - Mind Map
      PDF File
    4. Mental Health - Toolkit - Mental Health Awareness Week
      PDF File
    5. Mindfulness - Resources
      DOCX File
    6. Anxiety - Guidance - My Child Is Anxious
      DOCX File
    7. Attachment Disorder - Checklist
      PDF File
    8. Reactive Attachment Disorder - Guidance - Top Tips To Support A Child
      PDF File
    9. Separation Anxiety - Guidance - Helping Young People
      PDF File
    10. Separation Anxiety - Guidance - Top Tips To Support A Child
      PDF File

     

    School Nursing - Parentline

    1. Parentline Chathealth
      PDF File
    2. Parentline
      PDF File

     

    Parents - Useful Resources on the Internet

    • Childline
      Support and advice for parents and children

    • Kids Health
      Contains lots of information for children and parents

     

    Children

    Remember, if you ever have a worry or concern, it's important to talk to a teacher or someone in your family.  They are there to help you and listen to what you have to say.  If you feel more comfortable using online resources, we have provided some helpful links and documents that you can explore.  Just remember, you are never alone, and there are always people who care about you and are ready to support you.

    If you're feeling overwhelmed and need to talk:

     

    Children - Useful Documents

    1. Bedtime Reading - The Little Book Of Hope
      PDF File
    2. Body Confidence - Presentation
      PPTX File
    3. Body Confidence - Self Care Plan
      DOCX File
    4. Body Confidence - The Confidence Kit
      PDF File
    5. Bullying & Teasing - Presentation
      PPTX File
    6. Mental Health - Presentation
      PPTX File
    7. Sports - Activities - South Ribble Sports Development
      DOCX File
    8. Wellbeing - Diary - Five Ways To Wellbeing
      DOCX File
    9. Yoga For Children - Challenges - Cosmic Kids Yoga Quest
      PDF File
    10. Yoga For Children - Colouring Pages
      PDF File
    11. Yoga For Children - Gratitude
      PDF File
    12. Yoga For Children - Poster - Captain Worry
      PDF File
    13. Youth Sports Trust - Poster - Active In Mind
      PDF File

     

    Children - Useful Resources on the Internet

    • Childline
      Support and advice for parents and children

    • Kids Health
      Contains lots of information for children and parents