Hello everyone, I'm Mrs Baker

 Please feel free to say hello when you see me around school! 

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

CEOP Safety Centre  

thinkuknow / CEOP Education

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

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-social-media-and-the-internet/

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!

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 at the main office, 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.

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:

https://www.solent.nhs.uk/our-services/services-listings/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-camhs-portsmouth/

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

Family Assist Solent Neurodiversity Teams run regular advice clinics monthly around the City.

Visit the Family Assist page below for information:

https://bit.ly/3uzMprL

   Positive Parenting Programs

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

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:

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/

Cost of Living Crisis - Government Support:

https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living

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! 

https://landing.historicdockyard.co.uk/Premium-Meals-Schools/psmschool.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDelivery

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)

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/early-years-what-might-i-find-at-my-local-family-hub.pdf

Portsmouth Parent Voice

http://www.portsmouthparentvoice.org/

Autism

National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk/

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)

https://www.relate.org.uk/

MIND (mental health)

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Talking Change (mental health)

https://www.talkingchange.nhs.uk/

Bereavement Support:

Simon Says 

https://www.simonsays.org.uk/

Winston's Wish

https://www.winstonswish.org/

Cruse

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

Young Minds Bereavement

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-grief-and-loss/

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/