Duke’s Aldridge Community Academy is consulting on admissions arrangements for entry in September 2022. Read more here:
Duke’s Aldridge Academy Admissions Policy Consultation Letter
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The Governing Body at Harris Academy Tottenham is consulting on admission arrangements for students applying for places for the academic year beginning in September 2022. The consultation will run until Wednesday 20 January 2021.
Harris Academy Tottenham Admissions Consultation Letter to Local Authority
Harris Academy Tottenham Admissions Consultation Letter to Headteachers and Chair of Governors
The Mind of my Own app helps children express their feelings and get in touch with their wellbeing.
Mind Of My Own | Making it easier for children and young people to communicate
Following the successful pilot at Lea Valley Primary School, we want to gauge if other schools are interested in using the Mind of My Own app.
The tool encourages children to log their feelings and views, giving teachers the opportunity to tailor classes and the curriculum to their needs.
The lockdown has proved challenging for many children and the pilot allowed teachers to understand how the school and partners can protect and invest in their mental health and wellbeing.
The app was initially created for children in care to express their day’s activities and feelings safely and discreetly, so that their care workers could respond in a timely manner, however it is been clear that the potential can stretch much further.
Children benefit from being able to say how they feel and talking to people about their problems. This builds self-awareness, helps them recognise their emotions and increases their emotional vocabulary. It has helped us identify potential safeguarding concerns and make early interventions.
The app logs statements input by the children on an iPad and documents their feelings and views – then shared with a trusted professional like a teacher.
The findings from the pilot indicated that the initiative is having a positive impact by giving another avenue to access vulnerable children and allowing schools to intervene at an early stage. If a young person says they feel unsafe unwell or unhappy, this will show up in the service portal that the school have access to and flags the negative feeling.
The app enables pupils to celebrate things that are positive in their lives at home and at school. This can also be shared with the class. In addition, teachers can pick up on children’s aspirations for hobbies and sports they may like to try out. This further helps the school explore community resources for the child to broaden their horizons into.
One huge win is that children are understanding that ‘it’s s ok not to be ok’. Talking about these feelings helps them to access their emotions and find ways to deal with daily challenges.
Case Study – pupil
A pupil had made a statement about being afraid of where she lived. The class teacher made some time to explore this with the pupil and was able to find out where this fear had stemmed from. It turned out that the pupil’s house had been robbed a few months ago and the fear had stemmed from this.
The school was able to act by enabling the pupil to receive some counselling from their school counsellor. The sessions were also made available to the parents.
Case Study – teacher
One teacher noticed that there were many statements which highlighted friendship issues. She then decided to plan a half term unit in the PSHRE session on friendships. This strategy will help deal with this issue becoming a class focus which can interfere with learning.
If your school is interested in seeing how the app could be used to benefit your students wellbeing and inform your teachers understanding, please register your interest with Beverley Hendricks, Assistant Director, Safeguarding and Social Care, Children’s Services, Haringey Council. Beverley.Hendricks@haringey.gov.uk
Mind Of My Own | Making it easier for children and young people to communicate
As the new term starts teachers, support staff and parents have been faced with a last minute turn around regarding the opening of schools and once again on-line learning is to be adopted for the majority of the children across England.
When the first lockdown took place in March 2020 I compiled a list of online resources linked to children’s books and reading for pleasure in the hope that it would be helpful to teachers, school librarians and parents. As new resources were produced I updated the lists and over the following weeks these various resources were shared many times. They are going to be needed again. I have spent some time checking and updating links and have also added some more. The presentation has been adjusted slightly so that they are organised into a more readily searchable structure. I hope they are useful to you and help ease the stress of the situation a little.
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Haringey and Brexit
As part of Haringey’s Let’s Get Settled Campaign, we have produced materials to promote information and awareness about Brexit and the EU Settlement Scheme. This is particularly important for those who work closely with vulnerable communities such as children, elderly, rough sleepers, new economic arrivals.
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the latest information about Brexit here:
Brochure: Haringey and Brexit
There is a range of services available to children and young people in Haringey to support them with their mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing.
Haringey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust
Ground Floor, H Block, St Anne’s Hospital, St Anne’s
E-mail address: beh-tr.camhsreferral@nhs.net
Referral form here.
For advice and queries on referrals – Haringey CAMHS ACCESS 020 8702 3400/3401
Provide one-off advice and signposting, if not appropriate for CAMHS. Referrals to CHOICES and the Tavistock can be made via CAMHS ACCESS
Choices – Offers support to children, young people up to the age of 17 and families in Haringey who are worried about their emotional wellbeing. Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.Telephone: 020 8702 3405. https://www.haringeychoices.org/
Mental Health Support Team | The Mental Health Support Team is available via telephone 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday to all Haringey schools. Tel: 020 8702 6035 Email: Beh-tr.camhstrailblazerinbox@nhs.net
Social, emotional mental health support | A range of social, emotional mental health support is available to schools, parents, carers, professionals, children and young people. More info here: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-and-families/local-offer/health-services/thrive-framework
NCL Crisis Line – Open only to professionals – teachers, GPs and social workers. 9am-5pm 020 8702 3400 Haringey CAMHS Team 5pm – 12 midnight 020 3758 2056.
Coming soon a 24-hour crisis helpline open to all.
Crisis to Recovery Multi Agency group – bespoke support, speakers for assemblies, parent events and webinars Contact: Educational Psychology Service Telephone: 020 8489 3004. Email: educationalpsychology@haringey.gov.uk
OPEN Door – Tottenham and Crouch End
Open Door is a charity that offers free confidential counselling and psychotherapy to young people aged 12 up to age 21 living in Haringey. The Parenting Teenagers Project supports parents of young people aged 12-21.
Self-referrals are accepted. Professionals can refer young people, parents of young people aged 12-21 directly by phone on 020 8348 5947 or by requesting a call back by e-mailing appointments@opendooronline.org.
Kooth offers free confidential online support for 11 to 18 year olds and up to 25 years with additional needs. 12pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 10pm Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holidays. https://www.kooth.com/
Key training for staff well-being and student well-being
Dates: 13 01 2021 – 9am-10:30am. This forum will focus on ‘Bereavement and Loss’.
Simple Steps to Well-being 24 March 2021 – 9am-10:30am. RSVP: anchor@haringey.gov.uk .
‘Simple Steps to Wellbeing in Education’ – Training delivered by Annette Manley (Deputy Head – Risley Avenue) on 10 December 2020, covers national and local information.
Please find the link to the recording of the session
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – RSVP: anchor@haringey.gov.uk
Mind in Haringey MHFA Mental Health First Aid Training Adult
Note: Anchor Approach is no longer a traded service and offers a range of free training to schools.
Resources for School Staff
‘Education with Resilience and Wellbeing in Mind’ – Training & Resource link.
Education Psychology Service – Resources and webinars
Please advertise the following resources for parents and children on schools’ websites or in schools’ newsletters:
Mental Health Support Team phone line open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday to all Haringey schools. Tel: 020 8702 6035 Email: Beh-tr.camhstrailblazerinbox@nhs.net
Choices – Offers support to children, young people up to the age of 17 and families in Haringey who are worried about their emotional wellbeing. Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. Telephone: 020 8702 3405. Website: Haringey CHOICES
Kooth offers free confidential online support for 11 to 18 year olds and up to 25 years with additional needs. 12pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 10pm Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holidays. Website: Home – Kooth
Education Psychology Service – Resources and webinars
Social, emotional mental health support | A range of social, emotional mental health support is available to schools, parents, carers, professionals, children and young people e.g. ChildLine, Young Minds, Parenting Helpline. More info here: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-and-families/local-offer/health-services/thrive-framework
We’re currently consulting on all our existing violence against women and girls (VAWG) services to ensure that we have a model that’s effective for Haringey.
As part of this process, we’re consulting with providers, agencies, professionals and residents (including service users and ex-service users).
The VAWG team are holding three virtual consultation meetings and an online confidential survey. For more information, please read the letter below from the team:
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The virtual consultation sessions
Consultation meetings for professionals and organisations:
- 10:30am – 12:30pm, 27 January
- 2 – 4pm, 4 February
Click here to register for either date (external link).
Consultation for residents including service users and ex-service users:
- 12 – 2pm, 18 February
Click here to register (external link).
Have a question?
If you have any questions about this or would like to discuss it further, please contact the VAWG team.
Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication throughout the past year. We really appreciate your hard work with STARS and active travel despite these unprecedented times that we are living in.
During this lockdown period we want to remind everyone of the importance of getting outdoors for some daily exercise. Even a short walk or cycle to break up the day while teachers, parents and pupils are working and studying at home will benefit us all and support our physical and mental wellbeing.
TfL Stars has some useful home learning activities for all year groups. https://stars.tfl.gov.uk/HomeLearning
Think! Have some excellent online road safety resources that can help children to think about their safety when out in their local streets. You may wish to share these with your community.
We are still here to support you throughout the lockdown!
Best Wishes
The Smarter Travel Team
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Complete a Free Online Cycle Training Course and get 15% off in Halfords!
Whether you’re popping to the shops or going to work, there has never been a better time to cycle. TfL’s free online Cycle Skills course will help you to cycle safely and confidently. So whether you’re new to cycling or just want to brush up on your skills, we can help you take to the road.
What you’ll learn:
There are four modules to complete and each one takes less than five minutes:
- Get ready to ride – gives you tips on getting you and your cycle ready for the road including basic maintenance and road handling skills
- First time on the road – shows you how to cycle safely and responsibly and includes tips on setting off, road positioning and stopping safely
- On the road again – helps to get you cycling again with advice on traffic lights, roundabouts and junctions, and how to share the road safely
- Cycling with children – gives you advice on cycling in a group
On completion of the course, you’ll receive a code to redeem 15% off Halfords own-brand locks, lights and helmets! What are you waiting for? Register Now!
Please share this information in your school newsletters so that staff and parents can take advantage of the online training offered.
Red Card is a gambling awareness and support organisation dedicated to promoting gambling awareness and education, particularly for children and young adults.
They are running a virtual education and awareness workshop on Friday 5 February from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
Please book your place via Eventbrite:
GAMBLING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Further Info please contact Tony Bell Redcard.Tony@gmail.com
This workshop will cover all aspects of problem gambling and gambling addiction in general, including impact on families and affected others. We are aware of how gambling addiction can impact in so many different ways and believe in addressing all the issues that come with gambling addiction, including:
- gambling and crime
- affected others
- mental health
- serious debt
- BAME community
- advertising/promotion
- homelessness
- health and wellbeing
- and more
The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is organising an Adolescent Special Interest Group (ASIG) safeguarding education event – a virtual study day delivered via Zoom- on Indicators, management and long-term effects of childhood abuse on
21 January 2021 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The course organisers are Dr Chantal Oxenham and Mr Darren Tippetts on behalf of BASHH Adolescent Specialist Interest Group.
The cost is £50 (BASHH members) or £90 (Non-BASHH members)
Find out more and buy your ticket here.