Being a parent can be tough sometimes. We are here for you with a friendly listening ear and practical advice on everything from behaviours that challenge to sleep issues. No judgment, just support, through this anonymous and confidential service.

Call 01743 250950 Monday – Thursday, 9.30am – 4.30pm or Friday, 9.30am – 3.30pm or email: parenting.team@shropshire.gov.uk

We know that families often need help and support, which is why there are a number of Early Help Drop Ins running throughout Shropshire.

At an Early Help Family Drop-In, parents can access a warm and welcoming space, expert advice, information, and support – all for free!

You can chat to a range of services who will help you to access the support you need. Services like:

• Early Help Family Workers (who can work with your family to provide support tailored to your needs)
• Parenting Support (for support around child development, behaviour, sleep and relationships)
• Services that can help with finance, housing, health domestic abuse and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

You can find your local drop-in by visiting the Shropshire Family Information Directory.

Shropshire’s Family Information Service (FIS) have recently launched a newsletter to keep you up to date with essential family news, recommendations, and handy info all direct to your inbox each month. Plus, there’ll be special school holiday editions with loads of ideas to help keep the boredom at bay!

Click to sign up here.

Autism Central for Parents and Carers have launched a new series of six webinars on looking after yourself as a parent or carer of an autistic person.

Learn about the impact of self-critical thinking, and what we can do to be more compassionate with ourselves.

There are 6 episodes, covering:-

• Am I doing this all wrong?
• Dealing with other people
• Looking after yourself
• Not what I signed up for
• Why do I feel so drained?
• I can’t relax

Click here to access these Wellbeing resources for parents and carers.

Moving up and changing school is a big change for children and parents or caregivers. It’s a new stage of growing independence and separation. Fears and worries are normal as well as excitement, as with each stage of childhood development. Parents can help children cope with and overcome their fears, and to nurture them to feel brave and capable.

In Our Place has some great resources around Moving Up which can be accessed here.

Hello everyone,

I hope you are looking forward to the Bank Holiday weekend. The children certainly seemed excited in worship this afternoon when I reminded them they weren’t in school now until Tuesday!

Well done and thank you to Kyler and Sam!

As you may remember, Kyler and Sam in Year 6 were doing the Shropshire 5K Mud Run and Kyler set up a JustGiving page to try and raise money for a new basketball hoop for school. They raised a huge £500 which is amazing and will allow us to purchase 2 hoops!

Thank you to everyone who supported the boys’ fundraising efforts and thank you Kyler and Sam for all your hard work!

Dear Friends,