Supporting children at Beech Hill School
At Beech Hill, we are dedicated in supporting children and young people to cope with any changes or worries they may experience during their time with us.
Here are some helpful links for both children and parents to access.
Healthy Early Years Calderdale is an online health and well-being guide for parents of children aged birth to five years. http://www.healthyearlyyears.co.uk/
Open Minds Partnership (was Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – CAMHS)
Are you a parent/carers, young person or professionals who has concerns about the emotional health of a young person? Please contact the First Point of Contact:
Phone: 01422 300 001.
Email: [email protected].
https://openmindscamhs.org.uk/
Healthy Futures Calderdale
NEW! ChatHealth: an NHS-approved secure and confidential text messaging service for school-aged children and their families in Calderdale.
ChatHealth is brought to you by Healthy Futures Calderdale, and allows you to get in touch with a healthcare professional, at the touch of a button, for advice and support about physical health or emotional wellbeing.
Access the service: TEXT 07480 635297 (young people) or 07507 332157 (parents/carers) to start a conversation.
From 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, we have experienced clinicians waiting to help. Messages outside this time frame will receive an automated response letting you know when you will receive a reply, and who to contact to get immediate help.
The following are all apps recommended by gov.uk:
Brain Parade is a visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs. http://www.brainparade.com/products/see-touch-learn-free/
HelpKidzLearn is a collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages.
https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/
Sensory App House Ltd is a range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.
https://www.sensoryapphouse.com/
Visual2Go is an all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners.
https://www.visuals2go.com/
Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities
Advice for parents and carers on supporting SEND children during coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/coronavirus-supporting-children-special-educational-needs-disabilities/