At Mersey Park we take the care of our children very seriously. In order to care for them we also try to support family members. In order to do this we have a designated Home/School Liasion Officer (Mrs C.Hardy) – to find out more click here.

COVID19 – During these uncertain and often overwhelming times we understand that extra support for families can be needed.  Please do contact school and we will be happy to help in any way we can.

Mrs C.Hardy
(Home/School Liaison Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talk Pants

Talk Pants is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse. With the help of a friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, it helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.  Follow the link below for more details:
Talk Pants

 

 

 

 

Next Chapter – Online Courses Available for Parents

Below are details of online courses available from Next Chapter.  Please see each slide for details of how to apply to take part.  If you would like support from school to enable you to access these courses please contact the school office.

Managing Me Lifelong Learning

Developing Positive Communication

Dare to Be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twelve things I wish I’d known about grief (Winston’s Wish)

From the often talked about ‘five stages of grief’ to the idea that grieving people should be crying all the time, there are many common myths about grief. The Winston’s Wish team look at the truth behind these myths and reveal 12 things you should know about grief.

Winston’s Wish has services for deaths in particularly difficult situations, for example, suicide, in the military or emergency services and as a result of murder or manslaughter.

See here: https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/

Read the rest here: https://www.winstonswish.org/12-things-i-wish-id-known-about-grief/

 

 

 

Parent Talk

Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust.

We’re here for you, when you need us. Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.

Follow the link below for the Action for Children Parent Talk page.

Parent Talk

 

 

National Sleep Helpline

Please see the advice below from The National Sleep Helpline

 

 

 

 

Health & Well-being Hub

If you would like to pop in to the Wirral Health & Well-Being Hub for support and guidance Wirral’s 0-19 team is offering weekly drop-in clinics for school
aged children, young people and their families. Find out more on the flyer below:

WellbeingHub

Domestic Abuse Support and Help in Wirral – It’s Never Ok

Click here for advice and support under the following headings:

  • What is domestic abuse?
  • How to report and stay safe
  • Support for victims and survivors
  • Wirral Family Safety Unit
  • Information for perpetrators

 

Wired Carers

We receive lots of information about free sessions to support the whole family rather than upload them all individually you can follow the link below to see which might be useful for your own situation.

http://www.wired.me.uk/Carers-support.asp

If you would like to attend any of these sessions you will need to book a place by calling The Wired Carers Helpline on 0151 670 0777.

 

Child Exploitation

If you would like more information about Stopping Child Exploitation please click here to read a leaflet from Pace (Parents against Child Exploitation).

By clicking here you can access a leaflet from the NSPCC to help you, as parents and carers, talk to your children about staying safe using the acronym PANTS.

 

Wirral Lifelong Learning

We have also received information from Wirral Lifelong Learning about courses running locally. If you would like more information below is a copy of the letter we have sent all our parents and carers or you can follow the link through to the Wirral Lifelong Learning website to see their full list of courses:

Wirral Lifelong Learning Parent Courses letter

Wirral Lifelong Learning Website

 

St Catherine’s Community Centre


Here is a Free IT & Biscuits session that is
happening at St Catherine’s every Wednesday!


Useful Links

 

Gov.uk

Gov.uk has written guidance including Covid-19 support for victims of domestic abuse.

 

Health Watch Wirral

Healthwatch has built a Directory of Services that work with Wirral residents. It’s very easy to use and covers a wide range of issues that people may need help with.

 

My Mind
An NHS website run by CAMHS developed for everyone interested in the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Wirral and Cheshire.

 

Wirral Local Safeguarding Children’s Board
Website pertaining to children’s services with regards to Safeguarding.

 

Wirral Autistic Society
Information about services offered by the Society.

 

Involve North West

A support service offering a range of advice to families.

Caritas
A very useful site offering support for all aspects of family life especially when times are hard and life is a struggle.

 

The NSPCC
A link to the NSPCC’s advice pages.

 

NSPCC Postive Parenting

A guide to help with positive parenting at home.

 

Home Start Wirral
A useful link to a friendly home based support for families on Wirral.

 

Talk to Frank

A useful link for worries about alcohol or substance misuse.

 

Get-Self Help

A link providing information about various mental health conditions and self-help resources.

 

Gingerbread

Support and advice for single mums and dads to help meet their family’s needs.

 

Child Bereavement

A link supporting children through bereavement.

 

Mind Ed

Information and guidance about children and young people’s mental health, wellbeing and development.

 

Moodjuice

information and advice to those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions.

 

OCD-UK

Resources and information for children and adults whose lives are affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

 

Reading Well

Wirral libraries stock a number of books to promote the benefits of reading for health and wellbeing. Click on the above link to find out more.

 

Sibs

Information, advice and support for people that grow up with a disabled brother or sister.

 

Young Minds

Information and real life stories about children and young people’s mental health, and ways to get help.

 

Young Minds, Parent Helpline

Information for parents and carers about common mental health and behaviour concerns in children and young people.

 

The Dove Service

Support to parents and professionals, including counselling for children/young people. The service also offer training on issues around bereavement and loss.

 

Butterflies

A well-established activity-based therapy service for young people ages 4-15 experiencing bereavement and loss.

 

NSPCC- PANTS

Information and a video to teach children that their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried.

 

My Sleep

Practical resources developed by Wirral Sleep Service, to support families and professionals in encouraging good sleeping habits amongst children.

 

Every Mind Matters

Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing and make them part of your daily routine.