Stay strong guys, we’ve done this once and we’ll do it again. Top tips to help you and your children through lockdown (based on the Sharing Parenting 4 Cs) include: stay CONNECTed with friends and family in which ever way you can (talk on the phone, text, Facebook, meet for […]
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Emergency Contacts
If you live in the Newmarket Area download this leaflet for information about support. Newmarket Community Helpline Newmarket Coronavirus Community Helpline During this period when some main offices are closed you may find these contacts useful for you or to help your children: Local Emergency Numbers Fire, Police or Ambulance emergency? Call 999 For non […]
Please add to our Online Notice Board
Have you seen our new online notice board? It is a great way to share all your lovely pictures and positive comments. The wonderful children from Laureate Community Academy Primary School and All Saints CE Primary School in Newmarket have started us off we some wonderful posters with positive and motivating comments – thank you […]
Top tips for keeping calm with the children at home
Focus on your own thoughts and behaviours – Reframe and think of the positive. When talking to children say ‘keep your hands to yourself’ rather that ‘stop fighting’. Remember the big picture – Take each day or minute at a time. Be aware of negative news stories and it’s imapct on you – listen to music […]
STAYING WELL checklist
Taking care of your mental health is important, so you can take care of others. If you have a down day (and they are allowed) take a look at this STAYING WELL daily checklist and choose one to tick off and see if it makes you feel better. S leep If you haven’t had a good […]
Useful SEND Resources
I am currently running support groups for parents who have children with SEN. Here are some of the websites and books they have found useful. Some are from parent’s views. Some are set up to help you navigate your way through accessing support, extra help for your child, benefits you are entitled to and much […]
How to talk to your children about the Coronavirus (Covid 19)
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is currently dominating conversations and news stories and your children will be listening to lots of information about this. This may make them feel worried. They may or may not tell you this but you might notice this in their behaviour. We have put together some tips and advice below which you […]
Over 250 Families in West Suffolk Receive Sharing Parenting Family Resources Packs
As the national lockdown took hold In March 2020 local based Community Interest Company, Sharing Parenting, quickly realised that parents and carers would need additional support for them and their children during isolation. The team adapted their online presence to include free access to their online Raising Children course and added blogs, vlogs (videos) and […]
FREE Summer Activities
After 4 months of home schooling you may find filling the Summer Holidays a breeze this year! However, if you are stuck for ideas and want some FREE activities to do with your children take a look here: You can download our summer schedule HERE or some more ideas HERE Come and meet us for […]
“Magnifique” Rainbow Of Hope For Local Medic
For months now Rainbows Of Hope have been popping up in windows all over the country in recognition of our key workers, and for 7 year old Amelia Rampling her French “arc-en-ciel d’espoir” picture has pride of place for an extra special person. Amelia, who lives in Newmarket, completed her beautiful picture in recognition of her Dad […]