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There are a significant number of children who need some extra support because they have special and/or additional needs. Children might have learning needs or learning disabilities, complex physical needs or disability. Schools often refers to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SENDi). School Nurses work with other professionals in health, social care and schools to support children and young people who have additional needs. Read on to find out more.
Toilet training is a big milestone in a child's development. It can be a frustrating time. Parents can feel under a lot of pressure to get their child toilet trained. Remember that every child is different. Most children will learn the skill in their own time. By the age of 4 years old most children are reliably dry. It is important to stay calm and be patient.
Some children do have problems with having their bowels open or wetting themselves. School Nurses can help you with toileting problems. So find out more read on.
When our children start in full time school or are moving from primary to secondary school it can trigger all kinds of emotions for both parents/carers and for our children, It can be exciting as a child moves on to the next stage in their life. There might be some worries or anxiety. Change can bring some uncertainties such as new friendship groups, a bigger school and expectations of work changes. This blog provides some useful tips to help prepare your child. You can also listen to a School Nurse webinar that has lots of ideas to help you support your child to make that move.
Children need to understand and be able to manage their emotions so that they communicate, build relationships and manage challenging times. They need to understand why they might feel an emotion and make links with how the think and feel. They need to be able to manage their behaviour at times when they have strong feelings and to know when to ask for help. Parents and carers need to be the best role models for their children and help their child to recognise and manage their emotions. Here are some top tips and advice to help you support your child. Below you can watch our workshop online.
