What Makes a Good Foster Parent?
Amongst the main qualities that help make an effective and successful Foster Parent is the ability to connect with and have a genuine interest in children and young people, and a focus on the child’s best interests. At Flourish Fostering, we concentrate on a therapeutic approach to helping children and young people recover from past […]
A coronavirus information book for children
A useful and free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
Coronavirus guidance for autistic people
Helpful resources and tips and everything you need to know about coronavirus, with real life examples of the challenges autistic people and their families are facing. Brought to you by the National Autistic Society, click here to find out more.
Joe Wickes, The Body Coach, PE Lessons
Missing P.E.? feeling a bit like a couch potato? Then join Joe Wicks for a fun P.E. lesson streamed from his YouTube. If you enjoy yourself then you can catch up with lessons you’ve missed too! Read about it, and find the link here.
BBC Sounds: Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall & much more
Listen without limits, with BBC Sounds. Catch the latest R&B, Hip Hop, Funk and Soul and Dancehall tunes and music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts, or listen to radio shows – all whenever you want. Click here to access BBC Sounds.
The Children’s Commissioner for England
Brought to you by the office of The Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, Help at Hand is supports children and young people living in care as well as the professionals working with them. View the free online resources here.
BBC Bitesize Resources for Chilldren
Struggling with schoolwork or home learning? BBC Bitesize is excellent for help and resources, with lessons, videos and activities for all ages and abilities Find out more and view the resource here.
Fun Garden Activities for Kids During Lockdown
One of the things we’ve noticed during our daily exercise walks is that the gardens in our neighbourhoods have never looked better. The unusually warm and sunny weather has helped of course and there has never been a better time for children and young people to be introduced to the therapeutic enjoyment and satisfaction that […]
Left Brain Buddha Mindfulness
For frazzled parents, (or young people who have outgrown Cookie Monster!) you may be interested in tips from Sarah Rudell Beach, Executive Director of Brilliant Mindfulness, and a certified instructor for Mindful Schools in the USA. She has an excellent website leftbrainbuddha.com – look out for her blog on teaching mindfulness techniques to teenagers. Or you could […]
Gardening & Wellness: connect you to nature
The wonderful botanic garden at Cambridge University is of course closed during the lockdown. However, in acknowledgement of the proven therapeutic benefits to be gained from nature, they have thoughtfully made a ‘Wellness Walk’ available so that everyone can enjoy a virtual wander through the blossom and other bounties that Spring provides. You can access […]