Support Links for Parents and Carers

We’re here to help!

The next few weeks are going to be a challenge for us all but we are still here to help and advise you if needed. There is a contact form at the bottom of this page through which we can help you to find the support that you need.

Notts County Council have recommended that we signpost parents/carers to the following website for further guidance and information - Notts Help Yourself website

Public Health England's Guidance for parents and carers for supporting children and young people's mental health and well-being during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Help primary school children continue their education during coronavirus (COVID-19) - GOV.UK Advice for parents and carers looking after primary school children

Parentline

This is a confidential text messaging service for parents and carers across Nottinghamshire - Text Parentline on 07520 619919

Parents and carers can contact the text messaging service for advice from Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm excluding bank holidays. Messages sent to the dedicated number are delivered to a secure website, and responded to by the Healthy Family Team.

The texting service is an easy way for parent and carers of children aged 0 – 19 years to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues, such as:

feeding and nutrition
child development
parenting advice and support
emotional health and wellbeing
behaviour difficulties
family health

Keeping Children Safe Online during Covid-19 - Some advice for Parents and Carers from Notts County Council

Restorative Thinking and Positive Relationships: preventing and managing conflict With COVID-19 keeping us all at home, there may be times when we feel worried and stressed and this can lead to family tension, arguments and conflict. When children see parents/carers communicating well and staying calm, it can help them cope with their own big emotions. These four short learning sequences are an introduction to restorative and relational thinking - a few techniques that can help us to better manage emotions and stay calm, and to keep communicating with each other in positive ways.

Starline A national home learning helpline offering expert advice to parents and carers

Internet Matters website Information, advice and support for parents/carers to help keep children safe online

NSPCC advice for families

Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives

Education Endowment Foundation - Supporting home learning routines - Planning the day

Every Mind Matters Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your and your families mental health and well-being

Parents Helpline - YoungMinds Our Parents Helpline is available to offer advice to parents and carers worried about a child or young person under 25. You may have questions about a child’s behaviour, emotional wellbeing, or mental health condition.

Young Minds - Talking to your child about Coronavirus and 10 tips from their Parents Helpline to support family wellbeing

Action for Children We support families by providing expert advice, support and parenting programmes

Nottinghamshire Mind @Notts_Mind Hi I’m Marie and I work for Nottinghamshire Mind I am available to chat with anyone who may be low in mood , feeling isolated and struggling in these difficult times. If you feel you would benefit from a listening ear then please click on the link and get in touch

National Autistic Society Autism support from the leading UK charity

Autism East Midlands Information and advice on local support and services available for children and their families

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Support Links for Parents and Carers

If you need to contact us please fill in the Contact Form below and we will get back to you during office hours.