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St Christophers Academy

Family Worker / Pastoral Support

Wellbeing and Cost of Living support

At St Christophers we recognise it is important to look after our mental health and wellbeing.  We recognise families may need help or support from time to time with a range of circumstances they are  experiencing. 

If I can help or support you, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Mrs Lay - Family Worker

klay@bestacademies.org.uk

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Here are some useful websites and resources to support you.

Government coronavirus updates and guidance

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Anna Freud - My- self-care-plan 

https://www.annafreud.org/media/15053/my-self-care-plan.pdf

Every mind matters   

www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

Young Minds   Parent helpline 0808 802 5544

www.youngminds.org.uk

Chums Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service  01525 863924
www.chums.uk.com

Cbeebies Seven techniques for helping kids keep calm

www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/seven-techniques-for-helping-kids-keep-calm

Childline Tel: 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk

Samaritans Tel: 116 123  (any time, from any phone for FREE)

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Home start

https://www.home-startcentralbeds.org.uk/childrens-resilience/

Sorted  

https://www.sortedbedfordshire.org.uk/ 

Family lives

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/family-life/   

Cafcass

https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/  

Citizens advice bureau

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

https://www.dunstablecab.org.uk/

https://www.citizensadviceluton.org.uk/

Bedfordshire Wellbeing service

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/bedfordshire-wellbeing-service

 

Resources on Childline

ART BOX

This is your space for writing or drawing about your feelings. Or anything you want. Creativity can help you calm down or make sense of things. It doesn’t matter how good you are at art. Anyone can use the Art box to express themselves!

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/art-box/

CALM ZONE

There are lots of way to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/

GAMES

Games and puzzles are a great way to distract yourself, lift your mood or settle your mind.  When you need to feel calm, playing games that help you work through your feelings or give you a different focus can be really helpful.

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/games/

CHILDLINE HELPER

The Childline Helper is here to find the right support for you.

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/childline-helper/