preparing vulnerable children for the school holidays

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Preparing vulnerable pupils

for school holidays

6pm Tuesday 13th December

2016

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How are they

feeling about the holidays?

Events

People

Homework

Carer role

Specific Concerns?

Listen Don’t dismiss

Problem Solve

Actio

n Pl

an…

Who is currently aware of

their issues?

Who Knows?

Who Can

help?

Who Knows?

Who Can help?

Where the magic

happens

What support sources

are there?

People

Web

Help Lines

What about at

2am?

Samaritans – 116 123

What will a typical day look

like?

Routine = Protective Factor

Achievable goals

Get up by..

Everyday I will…

Get dressed

Get out

Go to bed by..

No pleasure or interest..

Everything is an effort..

Cannot focus..

Achieve less..Confidence falls..

No rewards (friends/hobbies)

Doing lessLow Mood

Avoid becoming nocturnal

Try to normalise sleep & diet

Activity Diary & Daily Aims

• [Baseline measure]• Rate pleasure and achievement• Set useful, realistic goals

Daily Plan

Break the week into chunks

Daily Aims

What’s in their

wellbeing toolbox?

Prompt points:• What makes you feel happy?• What stops you feeling bad?• What helps you relax or feel calm? • What can act as a distraction? • What has worked well before? • What would you like to try?

What have others suggested?

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What warning

signs should

they look out for?

…What next…

RememberYou cannot protect a child from all possible

circumstances, but you can help them develop

the tools, skills and understanding to

better cope and thrive

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After Poll

Supporting friends and siblings of

young people with

mental health issues

6pm Tuesday 20th December

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Facebook Live Q&Awww.facebook.com/charliewallermemorialt

rust

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Lovely Free Stuff from CWMT…

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Free Book Club for School Mental Health Leads

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Mental Health: Weekly Online Learning for Staff working with

CYP

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Mental Health: Free training and workshops for school staff,

pupils and parents

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Dr Pooky KnightsmithDirector: CYP& Schools

Charlie Waller Memorial Trust

training@cwmt.org | 01635 869754

pooky@cwmt.org@PookyH