Useful Links
This is where you will find information from other agencies and partners which we think you may find useful. Please note, that although we pass on this information we are not affiliated to any of the parties involved.
Over the coming weeks your child may mention they have been made aware in school of a service called Kooth, commissioned by Children and Family Health Devon.
Kooth is a Free, Anonymous and Safe Online Mental Wellbeing Community for young people aged 11-25 years within the local area.
We provide a range of services to support young people’s wellbeing. Our trained and qualified counsellors are available until 10pm each night, 365 days per year. We also host pre-moderated, age appropriate peer to peer discussion boards, live forums and articles all of which hold young person friendly information as well as therapeutic content.
Whilst your child may not need or use the service, as part of supporting our schools to support students to look after their wellbeing, we are ensuring all children are aware of provision in the area that could assist them now, in their transition to secondary school or in the future.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss what Kooth can offer, please speak to a member of pastoral staff who will be able to answer your queries. If you would prefer to speak to representatives from Kooth directly, please email the Kooth team on parents@xenzone.com
Finding Childcare and Summer Provision
Parents can find out what childcare will be available during the summer on the Pinpoint Site.
If at that time you cannot find childcare please contact us at 01392 383000 and ask for Pinpoint or email pinpoint@devon.gov.uk Alternatively complete the Unable to Find Childcare Form and the Early years team will then arrange for one of our team to contact you.
Updated information on those settings that will be open in the Summer holidays will also be posted on the Devon County Council website soon.
www. solihullapproachparenting.com have a set of free online courses for parents, grandparents and carers living in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. Please see information below.
Every parent needs a little help sometimes, and especially during lockdown.
Action for Children are offering online parenting support for families with children aged 0-19. From where to go for help, to coping with challenging behaviours, to how to keep your children entertained at home - find advice and practical help here: parents.actionforchildren.org.uk
Have a question about parenting? Action for Children’s online coaches are available for free, confidential 1-1 live chat. We’re here to listen and support you. Visit talk.actionforchildren.org.uk
