Community Support
Coronavirus Crisis Card
Click the link below for a set of messages and information in a noticeboard style which gives details of services and support that are available to the local community.
HAF FUN POMPEY
From Tuesday 6th April to Friday 16th April children can access activities, sports and food through
Portsmouth City Council's HAF Fun Pompey programme.
The programme, which is part of the government's national Holiday Activities and Food initiative, is available for families with children aged 4-16 years old and there are free spaces available for those in receipt of free school meals.
Most of the programme is face to face with some brilliantly inventive remote opportunities too. All FSM participants will have food provided and there is a variety of tasty, nutritious options.
KOOTH – Digital Mental Health Support
It’s understandable that some children and young people might be struggling with the transition to being back in school. 11-18 year olds in Portsmouth who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing can access a free online counselling service, wellbeing resources and self-help tools from Kooth.com
Rapid Covid-19 Testing for Parents, their Households and Bubbles
Households, support & childcare bubbles of children at nursery, primary and secondary schools and colleges, can now get regular rapid #COVID19 testing. gov.uk/coronavirus .
Families can now collect LFD tests for use at home between 1.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. from Eldon Car Park, Southsea, PO1 2DJ and between 1.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Unit 9, North Harbour Road, Cosham, PO6 3TL.
Community Learning Service
Family Learning Fun in the Afternoon
To enrol on this course or if you have any queries please email: TheLearningPlace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Community Learning Service
Parent Power
To enrol on this course or if you have any queries please email: TheLearningPlace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
CBBC is on YouTube!
CBBC are uploading videos daily that are suitable for 5-11 year olds.
All of the top CBBC brands on there, with a wide range of genres from factual shows, news, dramas, comedy to entertainment. Programmes like Horrible Histories, Blue Peter, Newsround, The Next Step, Saturday Mash-Up, Operation Ouch, the Playlist, the Dumping Ground, Heirs of the Night and Jamie Johnson. Also, Dani Harmer stars in a new programme 'My Mum Tracy Beaker'.
If you are interested in this, subscribe to YOUTUBE.COM/CBBC (it’s completely free to subscribe!)
You can also watch the CBBC live daily and on the BBC iPlayer.
Free Help for Parents with Home Learning
Grammar Sessions from Dandelion Learning
The session explores:
*Grammatical terminology. Consolidate your understanding of word classes including nouns, verbs, adjectives, determiners, conjunctions, pronouns and adverbs.*
*Ways to support your child at home with their understanding of grammar.*
This 45 minute session is free to all parents who have children at primary school.
Choice of dates:
Tuesday 16th February 2021 7pm -7.45pm or
Wednesday 24th February 2021 7pm – 7.45pm
Triple P Primary Discussion Groups Age 5-12yrs
Triple P Primary & Teen Discussion Group dates for Feb - April 2021
After School Tips
Mrs Cantini says that she needs time when she first gets home before she can do the ‘home’ things.
This is so important to remember for us all! For those that are in school currently, this is true and worth considering each day. It is also the case for the children that are at home. It is still ‘a day in school’ even if they don’t leave the house.
Take care everyone!
Lockdown Lunches and Meal Plans
Change4Life have created recipes and shopping lists for families which can be used to create lunches for around £15 each week.
Fun Ideas from Portsmouth Young Carers
Here are some fun ideas from Portsmouth Young Carers to share over the Christmas break...
but no cheating on the quiz!
Triple P Primary Discussion Groups Age 5-12yrs
Triple P Primary & Teen Discussion Group dates for Jan & Feb 2021
DATES FOR PRIMARY 5 - 12 YEARS
Portsmouth and Surrounding Areas - Tier 2
As Portsmouth and surrounding areas are in Tier 2 from tomorrow (02.12.2020), you may find this poster helpful on the rules.
7 Tips to Help Children with Sensory Processing Challenges at Christmas
In light of the season and the usual sensory difficulties that can rise in this month, this is a really useful article for supporting these needs at Christmas time in particular.
Tap the image to access the Griffin Occupational Therapy website
Free Online Christmas Craft Afternoon
Free online Christmas craft afternoon
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Free Online Dance Lessons
Free online dance sessions for children every Sunday morning from 10am during lockdown
STARTING THIS SUNDAY - 8th November 2020
https://www.facebook.com/jcsportsonline/posts/1698816776966979
Portsmouth Drama Hub
Family Learning at The Learning Place
Learn with my Child - Maths
Parent Power
Pop-Up Uniform ShareStore
Hive Portsmouth's new pop-up school uniform ShareStore is helping local families.
The cost of a new uniform, school shoes, PE kit and other essentials can soon mount up, and add to the financial pressure on parents, especially in these challenging times.
That's why Hive Portsmouth has set-up its new pop-up school uniform ShareStore.
Click HERE to access their website
YMCA Portsmouth DayCamps - Autumn Half Term
Hands. Face. Space.
As infection rates begin to rise across the country, please remember 'Hands. Face. Space.' Be safe everyone!
CORONAVIRUS AND YOUR CHILD What you need to know
Finding Childcare in Portsmouth
Need help finding childcare?
Please click HERE to link to help and advice from Portsmouth City Council
Community Learning Service
Portsmouth City Council's Community Learning Service have some FREE courses on offer in September
Click the links for further information
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
CLS are also offering FREE Family Learning workshops throughout August
Playdough Recipe!
You're never too old for playdough!
This simple 'no cook' recipe can be used again and again!
Thank you to The Young Carers Team for sharing this with us : )
Children’s Therapy Service - NHS Solent
Planned Summer Holiday Provision for Portsmouth
As school will not be open during the summer holidays, please find this leaflet from Portsmouth City Council on what has been made available so far. This list should grow.
Summer Holiday Provision Leaflet
Connect4Summer is a programme for children across Hampshire which provides an exciting programme that will include a range of sports activities, healthy cooking classes for children and their parents or carers, as well as additional support for our most vulnerable families who are in need.
Connect4Summer is offering FREE Family fun days with activities and food in the summer holidays at a venue near you.
Please visit Connect4Summer for booking and more information.
and visit their Facebook page facebook.com/Connect4Summer for updates
Click HERE for a Connect4Summer Information & Venue flyer
Click HERE for a letter to Parents from Mr Jones
*Please note that this is not run by SJS and all questions should be directed to Connect4Summer*
Virtual Support Sessions
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND RELATIVES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS
Autism Hampshire is providing virtual support sessions in Portsmouth for parents and carers to provide information about managing anxieties and daily routine with an autistic child or young adult at home.
Autism Hampshire is running 2 cohorts of support groups to support parents and carers across Portsmouth
Click HERE for further information and cohort timetables
BLM
Following recent world events surrounding racism, Black Lives Matter and the death of George Floyd, we have found the following links if you wish to discuss this with your children.
Article to read about the BLM movement
https://yoopies.co.uk/c/press-releases/blacklivesmatter
Parent's guide to BLM with activities
45 books to support reading about BLM
https://www.booksfortopics.com/black-lives-matter
Blue Peter link for the programme that was shown at the weekend.
https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-06-13/blue-peter-cbbc-racism-video/
Everybody Worries by Jon Burgerman
A picture book for children who are worried about Coronavirus
Click the picture to access the e-book
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Kindness Matters
18th - 24th May
(Click the Images to find help, support & information on how you can get involved)
Local Support from Solent Mind
Please remember, you are never alone. Please reach out if you need any support at all.
School Nursing Service - Advice if Your Child is Unwell
Parenting Surgery
Early Help and Prevention
Available by phone
This is for parents of school aged children
These 30 minute slots offer an opportunity to discuss specific behaviour issues and understand what is on offer in the city
Click HERE to view date and time slots
Email: Parenting@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to book a slot
Positive Parenting Programme
There are a range of online resources which can help from the Positive Parenting Programme.
www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk-en/get-started/parenting-during-covid-19/
NVR Parenting Programmes
For parents who have attended NVR Parenting programmes they are offering a regular virtual "drop in" session
If you would like to be included in this please email: ParentingService@secure.portsmouthcc.gov.uk and a Parenting Practitioner will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
NHS Guide for Parents
Click HERE for a Parent Guide from the NHS
Solent NHS Trust 0-19 Children’s Service
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