Support for Parents and Carers

In this section of our website, we have provided some useful support/ guidance for parents below

Workshops

We offer a range of workshops on specific topics related to understanding and addressing the emotional, social, and educational needs of children and adolescents.

If you couldn't make it, or would like to refresh your memory, please find all handouts from previous Parent Workshops below.

Upcoming workshops

Coming soon


Handouts

PARENT WEBINARS
(click below links)

Improving Your Childs Nutrition - Webinars on Fussy Eating in Children - patientwebinars.co.uk

Eating for Children with Sensory Difficulties - Webinars on Fussy Eating in Children - patientwebinars.co.uk


Parent and Carers Coffee Mornings

There will be regular coffee mornings for parents and carers. We hope to build a community of parents who can support and learn from one another. Staff members will also be there to offer any help needed.  

Dates will be communicated via email and the Parent Bulletin. 


Intervention

From time to time, children may need targeted, specific intervention with a specialist to help them overcome a barrier to learning and access the wider curriculum more effectively.

If your child is recommended for any intervention, you will be asked for signed consent. We are always happy to discuss any interventions, why we have selected the child and how it will benefit them. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need support.  

Sam.thomson@thepark.surrey.sch.uk (SENCO) or Sara.palthe@thepark.surrey.sch.uk (SEND Administrator)


If you need urgent support regarding your child’s wellbeing or mental health

If their life is in immediate danger, call 999.

Surrey Mental Health Service offer a Mental Health Helpline. They operate 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year 0800 915 4644

If you cannot get an appointment with your GP and it is an emergency, take your child to A&E.


PARENT WEBINARS (click below links)

· Understanding the Teenage Brain

· Understanding and responding to Self-Harm 

· Anxiety: helping your child to help themselves 

· Spot and support eating disorders 

· Promoting Positive Sleep 

· Helping you to address EBSNA (Emotional Based School Non-Attendance)

 

Where to find support

Surrey Helplines for Parents

Cost of Living Support

Find out below what support is available to help you and your family get through the cost-of-living crisis

The Lighthouse is a vibrant hub in the centre of Woking that hosts a range of creative projects to support, encourage, and empower those who find themselves on the margins.

Canalside Community Fridge helps cut food waste and builds stronger bonds within the community by redistributing good quality food. You can drop off good but unwanted food, and/or help yourself to what’s on the shelves.


Mindworks

They provide an out-of-hours phone line for advice to parents and carers who are struggling with behaviours or neurodiverse difficulties.

It runs from 5pm until 11pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Please call 0300 222 5755.  Option 3 Autism, option 4 ADHD


Mustard Seed's Advice Line for Families Living with Autism

Every Wednesday afternoon one of the Mustard Seed Team are available to give advice, signpost, recommend resources and share ideas.

You don't have to be on their waiting list to make an appointment.  Families can book a call by emailing office@mustardseedautism.co.uk


Autism Central

Autism Central Hubs offer guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. All  sessions are run by Peer Educators. These are parents or carers of autistic people, who are happy to share their knowledge and experience. They offer group and one-to-one sessions to help find the information and services available in your area. Hubs may also run events such as workshops, drop-in sessions, coffee mornings or virtual meet-ups.


Occupational Therapy Helpline

Call 01932 558570 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2-4pm or click on the link below:

We cannot recommend individual practitioners but appreciate how hard it can be to locate support. Please find below some useful search engines if you wish to investigate private support for your child.

 

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