Parents
Help and Advice
Understanding SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs)
Please click on the links below for information about SLCN:
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
What is typical SLCN development for secondary aged young people?
Understanding the links between communication and behaviour
How do SLCN affect my child in the classroom?
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/
- Speech and Language Therapy UK provides information to parents to help support their children's Speech, Language and Communication skills
https://www.afasic.org.uk/
- Afasic supports and provides information for families of children and young adults who have Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with a focus on children and YP's with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
https://radld.org/about/
- Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder is the international community focused on providing information on what DLD is, the impact it can have, how to get help and how to raise awareness
https://www.autism.org.uk/
- support, information and raising awareness of ASD in the community
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
- information, advice and videos for young people and families
Support for Sensory needs
Please click on the links below for information about
What are Sensory Processing needs?
A visual guide to Sensory Processing
Support for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
ADHD
Resources Archive - ADHD Foundation : ADHD Foundation
-the ADHD Foundation is the UK's leading neurodiversity charity, with lots of information, resources and help available
Mental Health Support
Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child | YoungMinds
-YoungMinds website has a wealth of information and guidance
KOOTH
An online mental wellbeing community. Access 365 days a year to counsellors who are available 12 noon – 10pm on Monday-Friday, and from 6pm –10pm at weekends. Access via mobile, laptop or tablet.
Contact: www.kooth.com and click the ‘join Kooth’ button.
CHILDLINE
Chat online with a counsellor about whatever’s worrying you. Either send a
message, call, or read and post to the message boards.
Contact: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/ or call 08001111.
Young Minds
Are you a young person in crisis?
Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you need urgent help, text YM to 85258.
All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.Call our Parents Helpline for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25.
Call us for free on 0808 802 5544 from 9:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri.
Mind
Mind’s Infoline advisors provide information on a range of topics including:
- types of mental health problem
- where to get help
- medication and alternative treatments
- advocacy.
They will look for details of help and support in your own area.
The Helpline is open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Tel: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Text: 86463The Mix
The Mix is the here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts that people under 25 have in order to give them the best support through our digital and phone services in the following ways:
- A free and confidential helpline – 0808 808 4994. Available 365 days via phone, email or webchat.
- The Mix website – offering essential support and advice on everything from sex and relationships to mental health and well being
- Discussion boards – an online community for young people where they can talk anonymously about anything on their mind
- Live Chat – online chat rooms allow young people to have a safe space to share what’s on their mind
NHS - Every mind matters
Every Mind Matters gives you simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting our mood or sleeping better. It will help you spot the signs of common mental health conditions, get personalised practical self-care tips and information on further support. You'll also learn about what you can do to help others.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
PARENTS HELP & ADVICE
If you have any concerns or queries about your child’s education then please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Head of Centre either by telephone or by submitting the electronic form on the website. If they are unable to help then they will signpost you to someone who can.
We have also put together some links to websites which you may find useful. Should you require a paper copy of the information on this website (free of charge), please contact Suzannegreen@haybrookcollege.co.uk (01628 696075)
Information from Stuart Lines Executive Director of Public Health for East Berkshire regarding Scarlet Fever and Group A Streptococcus
Leaflet from Public Health England
GENERAL HELP & SUPPORT
Slough Borough Council - Children, young people and families
Slough Borough Council - Schools, learning and skills
Slough Borough Council - Libraries, culture and events
Slough Borough Council - Social Care
Trainline.com - Guide to family train travel including money saving tips on train tickets and child fare information.
GEMS4HEALTH - Providing Autism & ADHD Support services in East Berkshire
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) offers support to children and young people with emerging, mild or moderate mental health difficulties which may be affecting day to day life.
The MHST is a new initiative and the service is being offered to 14 participating schools in Slough.
We offer selected schools:
- Interventions to support young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- Surgeries for staff
- Mental Health Network meetings
- Staff training and support schools to have more of a focus on emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Peer mentoring
- Online access to resources and peer support on emotional wellbeing and mental health for parents/carers and professionals via digital platforms called SHaRON
Click here for further information
BEREAVEMENT
Family Lives – http://www.familylives.org.uk
This organisations provides help and support to parents on subjects including bullying, teenagers behaviour, SEND and has links to leading organisations such as NSPCC, National Parent Partnership Network – http://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/useful-links
There are family forums and a confidential helpline too.
The Parent Zone – http://Parentzone.org.uk
This organisation provides useful advice on the internet with articles on subjects such as cyberbullying, online safety, peer pressure and mental health and use of the internet, as well as reviews on devices, games etc.
ONLINE SAFETY
www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety
SEND SUPPORT
SEND Information, Advice Support Services
Family Support Services – Slough Borough Council
Children and families can benefit from the wide range of information and advice that we can provide regarding family services in Slough and for children aged 0-19 years. These services range from Early Help, Send Support, Health and Wellbeing, Family Support Services alongside Leisure/Things to do amongst others.
LOCAL AGENCIES
Turning Point
Are one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and our range of drug and alcohol services help people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. We know that successful treatment starts with being there at the right time – providing support when you’re ready to take the next step. The Slough office is contactable on 01753 692548.
http://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Daisy’s Dream
Berkshire charity supporting children and their families who have been affected by the life threatening illness or bereavement of someone close to them.
YES Project
Youth Engagement Slough (YES) is a consortium of Slough based providers of services to young people led by Aik Saath (Together As One), Resource Productions and SWIPE.
The lead groups are all young people led in fact the name Y.E.S came from young people.
Get Active
The Get Active programme has a variety of sport & physical activity sessions and is run by Slough Borough Council
www.slough.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/get-active.aspx
Aware Recovery
Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Slough
https://www.aware-recovery.co.uk
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Slough Borough Council’s websites has sections on Schools & Learning, Housing, Health and Social Care and other subjects which may be relevant to you.
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
CAREERS
All of the students at Haybrook College have access to our School Moving On Co-ordinator who will offer impartial advice and guidance and careers are very much a focus in all centres, and the college also uses Adviza but the following sites may provide you with more useful information.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk