I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
I have specialised as a teacher in early years for 9 years. I believe strongly that every child deserves a start in their education journey were they can research the world around them in an explorative, sensorial, creative, enquiry-based and fun way. I love being outdoors and exploring the natural world with the children and I will usually be covered in mud or paint!
When I am not working I love running, walking and going to the theatre with my boys!
Parent/Carer Mental Health & Wellbeing
For ways in which to lift your own/ adult mood and wellbeing please visit-
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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis as an adult then please call Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Crisis Line on 08081 966798. In an emergency, or a threat to life, dial 999.
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If you are feeling overwhelmed as an adult during the evening, when many services are closed, and you wish to speak to a mental health professional contact Warwickshire Safe Haven on 02477 714554. Text 07970 042270. Email safehaven@cwmind.org.uk or visit 3 Newtown Chambers, Corporation Street, Nuneaton CV11 5XR. https://cwmind.org.uk/warwickshire-safe-haven-nuneaton/
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For mental health support for an adult you can text SHOUT on 85258 24/7
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Other useful mental health organisations: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.thecalmzone.net/
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By assessing their own Mental Health and Wellbeing needs by using the Dimensions assessment, which can the lead to signposting and further support. The assessment can be accessed here: https://dimensions.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/Begin.aspx
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By using a range of support services, including, but not limited to the following services as an example:
To text with a mental health professional you can Text Shout on 85258
For evening help when most services are closed you can contact Warwickshire Safe Haven. You can have a phone call, video call or face to face
meeting with a Mental Health Volunteer. They are open from 6-11pm each night.
Access here: https://cwmind.org.uk/warwickshire-safe-haven-nuneaton/ or call them on 02477 714554
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By visiting useful websites who have access to webchat, text chat or 24/7 helplines. Including
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By accessing courses for a range of mental health concerns through the Recovery Academy. The full list of available courses can be found here and are free of charge:
https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/Courses
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By downloading helpful apps to your smart phone. The NHS recommended apps are:
Stay Alive- the No1 suicide prevention app. https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/wellbeing-apps/stayalive/
Bright Sky app for those in an abusive relationship -
https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/wellbeing-apps/bright-sky/
Head Space, a science backed app in Mindfulness and Meditation:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/wellbeing-apps/headspace/
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By self referring yourself to the NHS offer for mental health support- IAPT. ( Improving Access to Psychological Therapy) Here is the link to the self referral form: www.healthymindservice.com/self-referral
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By contacting your GP
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If you are in abusive relationship that is affecting your mental health and wellbeing, you can also contact Refuge here: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/refuge-domestic-violence-service-warwickshire/
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For Bereavement Support there are many charities that can help. Some are more tailored to specific loss, for example child loss, loss through cancer and others. Please access some examples here, who can offer bespoke bereavement counselling, befriending, forums to talk with others who are experiencing the same loss and webchat amongst other services.
https://www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/online-bereavement-support
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ for the loss of a child
https://www.winstonswish.org/ for supporting children with the loss of a parent
https://freddieswish.org/ for the loss of a child of any age