Useful resources
Children in Care Council (CiCC)
Open to care-experienced children from 12-17 years old, the CiCC meet monthly in a positive, safe environment and catch up on Teams once a fortnight. Make new care-experienced friends, develop confidence, and attend activities and residentials in the holidays. Get involved, have your voice heard, and influence positive change.
jayne.richards@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
graeme.endersby3@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
lisa.wright@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Resources to support mental health and wellbeing
Bedfordshire and Luton Discovery College | East London NHS Foundation Trust (elft.nhs.uk) - see course information for support groups/talks for young people.
Comprehensive child safety guide | NSPCC
Everything OK? (everything-ok.co.uk)
Supporting a child or young person with mental health needs - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
The Mix - Essential support for under 25s
Top ten tips for parents (PDF) | YoungMinds
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
Physical activity guidelines for children and young people - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Advice for keeping children safe online
Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre
Keeping children safe online | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
Supporting early skills development
How to help with learning - Early Years-Pre-school (cambslearntogether.co.uk)
How to help with learning - KS1 (cambslearntogether.co.uk)
How to help with learning - KS2 (cambslearntogether.co.uk)
Healthy brain development with Five to Thrive | Barnardo's Family Space (barnardos.org.uk)
Supporting reading skills
Supporting carers and foster families | BookTrust (enjoy letterbox parcels together)
10 top tips for parents to support children to read - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Pause, Praise, Prompt Reading Method (dyslexiaservices.net)
Supporting young people studying for GCSEs
How to support your child study for their GCSEs (theparentsguideto.co.uk)
Supporting young people with SEND
Information, Resources and Training for Parents and Carers | Central Bedfordshire SEND Local Offer
Home - Learn about FASD - Me & My FASD
Parents & Carers - Outside In (outsidein-solutions.com)