Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week 5th-11 February 2024

For the third year we will be supporting 

The theme this year is 'My Voice Matters' which fits really nicely with the children's learning about the Zones of Regulation and talking about our feelings. There will be a special assembly and circle time activities during the week in class. 

My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves. As parents and carers, you also play an important role in your child’s mental health.

Have a look at the following link for information and to get involved!

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/families/

Mental Health Support Team in school. Please see this month's MHST newsletter for information and top tips to support your child's mental health

Please see below for information provided by the School Nursing Team

Dear Parents / Carers of children in years Reception to Year 2

Do you have concerns  about any aspect of your child’s health or well-being?

If so, our School Health Nursery Nurses are available to provide you with information, advice and guidance in relation to a number of issues such as:

• Emotional wellbeing including anxiety about returning to school
• Friendships
• Healthy eating, weight management and physical activity advice
• Parenting
• Bed-wetting and toileting
• Hearing
• Behaviour

If you would like to speak to a School Health Nursery Nurse, please email us at dhc.snadmin.hub@nhs.net providing us with your telephone number as well as your child’s name and school, so that we can call you back .  If you would prefer an Attend Anywhere video appointment online instead of a phone call, please let us know.  This will need to be booked in advance.   We will do our best to call you back within two working days.

For more information and guidance, please visit the Dorset HealthCare website at  www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk and search for the School Nursing webpage

IMPORTANT:  If you have an urgent medical concern or any COVID-19 query, you will need to speak to your GP or ring NHS 111