Family hubs are now running virtual group courses for families who may not be able to attend groups in our Hubs.Please see attached poster for the January courses, please share this the mums, dads and carers you support.
Learn in a group from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
We know life can be busy for some parents. Look at these groups In Jan 24:
HENRY 5-13 years Starts: 8th January 9am – 11:30am
HENRY 0-5 Years Starts: 15th January 13:00 -14:00
Incredible years Starts:1-6 years. 17th January 2024 weeks 7pm –8pm
Me You and baby Too (For expectant or new parents: relationship support) 29th January 10:00-11:00
Arguing better (Getting along better) 17th Jan 7:30 pm -8:30pm
Getting it right for children (for separated parents) 27th Feb 7:30pm
There’s no disputing how integral the digital world has become to modern life. It can prove difficult for many young people to stay off smart phones, tablets and other devices for a single day – even one as special as Christmas. In fact, according to a survey by e-commerce platform Groupon, almost 80% of parents and carers would prefer a festive period that’s free from technology.
Going online, of course, is useful for checking in with friends and relations who we can’t be with, or for arranging celebrations – but if we allow gadgets to dominate our Yuletide break, that precious time could pass in a flash. This #WakeUpWednesday, we’ve got suggestions for keeping a handle on device use over the holidays, so your family can be truly together this Christmas.
When thinking about potential employment for the future, it is a great idea to stay up to date with what we refer to as local labour market information.
Check out an update from November below.
Kooth: We advertise this service to students at Duke’s Secondary School in PSHE lessons and regularly in tutor time throughout the year.
Kooth provides access to an online mental health and wellbeing community, giving free, safe and anonymous support for those aged 11-25 years: https://www.kooth.com/
In 2019, media titan Disney launched its own streaming platform, intending to challenge the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime. Giving (often exclusive) access to shows and movies – such as the legendary studio’s animated classics and the revered Star Wars back catalogue – Disney+ has been a colossal success, proving popular with viewers of all ages.
Despite Disney’s reputation for wholesome, child-friendly content, however, there’s far more material available on their platform – some of which is aimed exclusively at adults. This could easily fly under the radar, given the company’s general image. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has useful tips to help your family sit back, relax and enjoy what Disney+ has to offer.
Protecting children. Blocking illegal material. Removing harmful content on major platforms.
Those are the three main goals of the Online Safety Act, which entered UK law in October. While demanding more accountability from social media companies in particular, the act revises – rather than replaces – the current digital safeguarding duties placed on schools.
With changes including the creation of new criminal offences and greater options when raising an issue with a platform, there’s plenty for educators to take on board. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week provides a bite-size introduction to the Online Safety Act – and highlights some of the key points that schools need to be familiar with in the short term.
