Parents and Carers
This area is designed so that you can access all the information you require as if your were visiting Main Reception here at Leighton Primary School. If there is something else you feel would be beneficial to others in this section then please do let us know.
Support links for parents and carers
Child displaying anger/aggression: useful links & advice for parents
PEGS Child to parent abuse: useful links, training & self-referral
https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/how-pegs-help
Winston’s Wish bereavement support for children: advice, activities and chat
https://winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/
Winston’s Wish bereavement support: referral
https://winstonswish.org/supporting-you/refer/
HappyMaps support, advice and resources for: mental health, body image, self-harming, anxiety, bullying, internet safety, parents separating, school refusal, bed wetting, low mood, eating disorder, sleep and lots more
https://www.happymaps.co.uk/age-group/primaryschool/body-image-primary-school/
Every Mind Matters: mental health support and advice
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
PDSA : keeping children safe around dogs
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/puppies-dogs/children-and-dogs
Childline: help and advice for transition into secondary school
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/moving-schools/
BBC Bitesize: common concerns when transitioning to secondary school or moving school
- Making new friends: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znhf7nb
- Coping with classwork: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbd2cqt
- Myths about teachers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdxnjhv
Barnardos general support covering a wide range of topics including:
Mental health, asylum seekers, dept management, food basket and much more
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/mental-health