Wellbeing in Education
Colleagues from across P&TS are working closely with NHS psychologists and staff across many services in order to provide a wide range of support and materials that support the mental health and wellbeing of families as well as staff.
These resources can be found on the Wellbeing in Education page. The page includes the following topics:
Other sources of support include:
Sleep
Improving your Sleep
Sleep is essential for life and development. In our modern society, sleep can be limited or disrupted. This can have serious consequences at all ages and stages.
Often, teens may find it difficult to fall asleep. The Children's Sleep Charity has tips on how to improve your quality of sleep.
The MindMate website contains useful information on the importance of sleep and how to get a better night's sleep.
You can work out how many hours of sleep you need by using the Sleep Calculator.
Test yourself- are you a morning lark or a night owl?
Sleep advice from The Source Website for young people
Teen Sleep
A collection of tips, activities and resources to help young people’s sleep, kindly shared by Dr Katie Lewis, Cardiff University, as part of NCMH.
Teen Sleep Hub - Top Tips - Delayed Sleep Phase
Teen Sleep Hub - Top Tips - Time
Teen Sleep Hub Top Tips - Screen time, social media and peer pressure
Teen Sleep Hub - Top Tips - Lack of Routine
Inclusion Facilitation
The Inclusion Facilitation team offer a range of free resources which are available for you to download, use, and share. Of particular relevance to Suffolk's parents, carers, and families are our Five Tips for Families. These leaflets cover a variety of topics and have been co-produced with the Suffolk Parent Carer Forum (SPCF).
Neurodiversity
Autism
Autism (also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Condition) describes a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts how someone communicates and experiences the world. Below are some useful links and resources for caregivers.
Ambitious About Autism – What is Autism?
Ambitious About Autism- Know Your Normal Toolkit
Ambitious About Autism- Parent Toolkit (Early Years)
Spectrum Gaming- Information for Parents
Autistic Girls Network- Autism and Girls Keeping It All Inside
Autism Educational Trust – Parents
The Curly Hair Project
Be Kind to My Mind – Help with Autism
Autism Central – Resources
FASD
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term which describes complex physical and/or neurological difficulties resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Below are some useful resources for caregivers of those with FASD.
FASD UK Alliance- United Together for Social Change
National Organisation for FASD: Getting a Diagnosis
National Organisation for FASD: After a Diagnosis
Adoption UK: FASD GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS/FOSTER CARERS
Adoption UK: FASD Guide for Kinship Carers
Sleep Scotland and Adoption UK: FASD and Sleep
Adoption UK: Transitions in Education- Top 10 Tips for Parents and Carers
National Organisation for FASD: All Shapes of Families
National Organisation for FASD: Caregiver Wellbeing
National Organisation for FASD: Parenting Tips
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition and is an umbrella term that can describe a range of differences in how information is processed and understood. The three main characteristics include inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The below shows some helpful resources for young people and their caregivers.
ADHD Foundation – Supporting and Understanding My Child’s ADHD
ADHD Foundation - A Teenager’s Guide to ADHD- Information guide and workbook for teenagers living with ADHD
ADHD Foundation – The ADHD Hero Activity Book
Be Kind to My Mind – Help with ADHD
UK ADHD Partnership – Support Groups
EPIC- Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of ADHD: A Guide For Parents
Neuro-Inclusion website
EPIC- Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of Neurodivergent Children: A Guide for Parents
Local Offer and Information
Suffolk InfoLink | Beans at Access Community Trust
NDD Supporting Your Neurodivergent child (suffolklocaloffer.org.uk)
Family Action- West Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Support Service (Early Years)
East & West Suffolk - Neurodevelopmental Referral Pathway
Suffolk Local Offer - Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child (written for parents, by parents)
Autism - Suffolk County Council
We also recommend that families explore additional avenues of support available to them within Suffolk, this includes:
