Please feel free to say hello when you see me around school!
Please look out for our Environmentally Friendly Uniform Stall, just take what you need!
Or, drop an email to the school letting me know what you need and I will do my best to find some items and send them home to you.
If you have a particular concern or change with your child or within your family that you would like to make us aware of or to talk through, you can contact myself either by telephone or email:
Telephone: 02392 694412 Email: admin@gatcombeprimary.co.uk
Leave your name, your child's name and their class, asking for a telephone appointment, and I will contact you.
This way you can talk confidentially with myself (Mrs Baker) - Pastoral Lead/Trauma Informed/Emotion Coaching Practitioner).
(Please be mindful that I will not be able to return any emails during the holidays)
You can also use our Parent's & Care Giver's Board in our reception area for useful advice and support!
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE
Is your child safe online?
Do you need advice?
Do you know how to report a concern?
IF YOU DON'T, PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW:
CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/primary/parent-support
Take a look at the great HAF Activities every Winter, Easter and Summer Breaks.
https://www.pycportsmouth.co.uk/haffunpompey/
The activities are free to anyone receiving benefit related free school meals. However, they do also offer pay as you go places that are open to all.
If you are interested, please do not delay in applying as they often get fully booked quite quickly!
Environmentally Friendly Uniform Shop!
It is very important to us as a school to play our part in looking after the environment, so please feel free to take a look through our uniform.
The uniform is located opposite the Library, the cupboard and boxes are labelled, so take whatever you wish, it is all free.
All that we ask is that you please leave the area and boxes as you found them.
Also, that you use the end of the day to come in to look through the items.
Weather and time permitting, the uniform will occasionally be outside on the benches at the end of the school day.
Portsmouth Mental Health Guidance
New mental health guidance has been created for children and young people which offers clear and simple advice on accessing the right support at the right time.
You can find quick guides for easy reference and information on where, how and when your child can access support if they are experiencing a mental health issue, such as anxiety, depression or eating difficulties.
Visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/SEMHguidance for more information.
CAMHS
(Children & Adolescents Mental Health Service)
Consultation & Advice for Parents/Care Givers:
Office Hours (9am-5pm): 03001236632
(Thursdays offer an extended time until 7pm)
Click on the link below:
Email: CAMHS-general@solent.nhs.uk
Neurodiversity Advice & Support for Families
Click the link below for information on how to contact the team:
Portsmouth Neurodiversity Team
Contact Number: 02392 606051
Email: Neurodiversity0-19Enquiries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Click on one of the links below for all information:
https://www.portsmoutheducationpartnership.co.uk/triple-p-discussion-groups-for-parents-carer
https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/health-and-care/children-and-families/behaviour-management/
Here, at Gatcombe Park Primary School we promote Emotion Coaching to support our pupils understanding and learn how to regulate their emotions in a healthy way.
ALL EMOTIONS ARE OK!
Please use the link below to find out more!
https://www.emotioncoachinguk.com/what-is-emotion-coaching
ALSO, LOOK OUT FOR ONE OF MY WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Follow the link below to contact our school's nursing team for advice and support with your child's health concerns.
Email: SNHS.portsmouthschoolnursingservice@nhs,net
Telephone: 0300 123 6629
Text Message Service: 07491163276
Or, call the school office to book a slot in on one of the School Nurse's drop in sessions.
If your child is worrying about transitioning, please take a look at the YoungMinds website!
Parents:
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
Child/Young Person:
Would you like free Dockyard passes? Do you receive Free school meals? Then just click on the link below and fill in the application form!
Our children's well being!
Below are some links that may support your child when they are struggling with sleep, relaxation and regulating emotions.
Relaxation Tips:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/relaxation-tips/
Breathing:
Mindful Ozzy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k_R7R1gIdA
Belly Breathing Song - Anger Monster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA
Breathing Positive Affirmation Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qJo87mmR9M
Autism/Sensory:
Calming/Sensory/Colour Relaxation Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrAFXphbwgg
Sensory Magic Meltdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rJbmCvI19I
Calming Sensory Lullaby Stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUPb3jHjYgs
Whole Body Progressive Muscle Relaxation:
Rainbow Breathing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIbBI-BT9c4
Balloon (Peace Out/Cosmic Kids)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBnPlqQFPKs
Dream Clouds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVz65HfNeEU
Relaxation Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6CRlK0zm_Y
Body Scan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neqwDPmn6yY
Headspace Meditation
https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids
Sleep:
Magical Sleep Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx_g-xL-x5Y
Your Secret Tree House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc
Flying Bubble Bath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjv9tQndzxA
Moshi Sleepy Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvP-Bkp9btQ
Guitar Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2UEqBdU7go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YwsoKsNV8
Piano Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeHLHNKQCXA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4BjxrIp8o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7DVd3nwdaw
Hamwic Education Trust is pleased to partner with Shout 85258 - a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for any of our students, staff or parents who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope. The service is staffed by trained volunteers who will work with students, staff or parents to take next steps towards feeling better. They can help with issues such as stress, anxiety, worry and relationship problems and are there to talk at any time of day or night.
For more information visit https://giveusashout.org/
Text HAM to 85258 for immediate support.
Support Links:
https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/health-and-care/children-and-families/behaviour-management/Family
Portsmouth Education Partnership (PEP)
https://www.portsmoutheducationpartnership.co.uk/covid-19-wellbeing-and-support-from-partners/
https://www.portsmoutheducationpartnership.co.uk/covid-19-resources/
Local Family HUB Support
http://www.portsmouthparentvoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Family-Hub-Central.pdf
(Find out about what is on offer locally for families)
Portsmouth Parent Voice
http://www.portsmouthparentvoice.org/
Autism
National Autistic Society
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
Support, Advice and Services for Children with Autism
https://www.childautism.org.uk/
Autism Hampshire Support
https://www.autismhampshire.org.uk/
Amazing Things Happen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv85LMFx2E
Nancy Learns About Autism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8TpZk-ITiM
EMAS (Ethnic Minority Achievement Service)
https://portsmouthlocaloffer.org/services/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/
Solent Child and Family Services
https://what0-18.nhs.uk/solent/about-us
Community and Mental Health Services:
https://www.solent.nhs.uk/service-results?service=Child%20and%20Family
Safe4me (A-Z Directory of support services)
https://www.safe4me.co.uk/support-services/
The Roberts Centre (support and assistance to families in addressing their situation of homelessness or with dealing with the issues of relationship breakdown)
http://www.robertscentre.org.uk/
Portsmouth City Council (Family Information Services)
https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/health-and-care/children-and-families/family-information
Family Support Project - St James (Families affected by alcohol use)
https://ssj.org.uk/sub-service/family-support-project/
Portsmouth SEND (information, advice and services)
http://www.portsmouthsendiass.info/en/Support_for_parent_and_carers_-_Family_Information_Service
Barnardo's
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do
Relate (relationship services)
MIND (mental health)
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
Talking Change (mental health)
https://www.talkingchange.nhs.uk/
Bereavement Support:
Simon Says
Winston's Wish
Cruse
Young Minds Bereavement
Childhood Bereavement Network
http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/help-around-a-death/covid-19.aspx
Balloons Charity
https://www.balloonscharity.co.uk/support/
Barnardo's
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/merged-search?q=bereavment&ct=#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=bereavment&gsc.page=1
Bereavement Book List
https://whatsyourgrief.com/childrens-books-about-death/