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LATEST PARENT INFORMATION
Current Newsletters:
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| ChAPS Newsletter June 2025 | PCF July newsletter | Live Well Newsletter March 2026 |
Consultation – Closure of Residential Provision at Archers Brook SEMH Residential School |
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Please see the Parent Letters below regarding the consultation: |
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| Final Consultation Letter | |
CWAC Starting Well EngagmentThe Starting Well service delivers support to children, young people, their families and carers across Cheshire West and Chester. The service is based mainly in Children’s Centres but also delivers support in families and carers' homes, and in schools. The Starting Well team includes Health Visitors, nursery workers, early years workers and School Nurses. The CWAC Starting Well service would like to gather some ideas from people who use a Starting Well 0-19 service (up to 25 years old for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)), and those who don’t, to understand what works well and what could be done better. Please click on the link below which will take you to the 'Participate Now' page for families/carers and children and young people to contribute your views. |
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Holding the Space Mindfulness Course - ChAPSChAPS have shared information on a course that is availbale to parents / carers of an children with Autism. The course is called ‘Holding the Space;’ and will be delivered by Lee from Broad-Minded. The course will have a focus on self-awareness, having a positive mindset and really being in the present moment to move forward feeling empowered and at peace. The courses are open to any parent or carer of an autistic individual living within Cheshire West and Chester. Click on the link below for further information. |
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The Hidden Meanings Behind Emojis: A Lesson From Netflix’s Adolescence SeriesEmojis are widely used in digital communication, adding humor and emphasis. For teenagers, emojis can sometimes act as a secret code to hide their true intentions from adults. While many emoji meanings are harmless, some can signal risks like extremism, drugs, sexual interactions, and bullying. The Netflix series Adolescence highlighted the serious consequences of harmful online interactions and the warning signs, often in the form of emojis, that adults might miss. To help parents and schools identify potentially dangerous messages, Smoothwall has created a list of emojis commonly used in risky contexts. This list includes emojis featured in the show and those identified by Olivia Brown, Associate Professor in Digital Futures at the University of Bath. For more information, follow the link below. |
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Changes to Home to School Transport RoutesPlease find below a letter from the Local Authority regarding upcoming changes to the SEND home-to-school transport routes. |
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Parent Letter - Changes to SEND Home to School Transport Routes |
Online Safety GuidesBelow you will find information which has been produced by the City of London Police. These are incredibly useful guides for parents who struggle to keep up with the online world their children have access to. Each guide can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the links. |
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Explore our Summer Holidays 2026 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Activities and Events Padlet, packed with activities, events and opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability throughout the summer holidays: https://padlet.com/LiveWellCheshireWest/summerholidays
You can also visit our School Holiday Activities pages to discover library events, family-friendly activities at Brio Leisure, and exciting experiences at local museums: School holiday activities | Cheshire West and Chester Council |
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HAF Summer 2026 |
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Year 9 Options 2025 - 2027It is that time of the year when our Year 9 pupils look at the different options available to them for their final two years in Archers Brook. Further information around this can be found via the link below. |
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With GCSE's fast approaching, the National Autistic Society have produced a guide for parents and carers on how they can help their autistic child with preparing for and taking exams. This can be found by following the link: |
Parent Training Events |
From Timid to TigerThe Timid to Tiger Programme is an 8-week course that will give you the skills to help your child manage their anxieties. It is an evidence-based intervention that has shown significant improvements on completion.The content includes understanding the science behind anxiety, parental modelling of anxiety, how to safely expose your child to their anxiety triggers, and how to support your child to develop in confidence using techniques such as special play and rewards.Please click the below link for futher information for parents:
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On Behalf of Public Health - Measles and MMR Call to ActionDue to an increase in measles cases across the country this year, including a recent outbreak in the West Midlands, we are encouraging everyone to check that they and their children have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is a free, safe and effective way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. Please click the below link for futher information for parents: |
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Give your child lifelong protection against #measles – they just need two doses of the MMR vaccine by the time they are three-and-a-half. Contact your GP if you think they need a catch-up appointment. |
Measles spreads fast.Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it.Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences, so make sure you’re up to date with MMR vaccinations, and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed. |
Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch measles.Spending 15 minutes with someone with measles is enough to get the virus, which can be serious and sometimes fatal.Make sure you’re up to date with MMR vaccinations, and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed. |
Hand Hygiene - Information for ParentsAs we go into winter, common illnesses can keep children and teenagers away from their classmates and studies. One of the best things we can all do to avoid illness is to practice good hand hygiene. Good hand hygiene helps stop infections from spreading, which means less disrupted learning time. Teach your child to wash hands properly for 20 seconds and stay away from others when sick. The e-bug resources for all ages can help you to explain and discuss hygiene habits – and why they are important - to your child or teenager. To avoid catching bugs or passing it on to others wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water. This is most important following an episode of diarrhoea or vomiting, after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, after changing nappies, as well as cleaning up vomit or diarrhoea. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are not effective against some infections. Anyone who has diarrhoea and/or vomiting should stay at home. Do not return to work or send children to school until 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped and do not visit your GP or hospital while symptomatic. If you are concerned about your symptoms, talk to your GP by phone, contact NHS 111 or visit the NHS web pages. For useful handwashing tips please have a look at the following NHS video |
Important Information - Measles and MMRDue to an increase in measles cases across the country this year, including some recently in the North West, the local authority are encouraging everyone to check that they and their children have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is a free, safe and effective way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. If anyone is unsure about their vaccination status, or if they need to book a vaccine, they are advised to contact their GP practice to check and book an appointment. There is no upper age limit for vaccination. For further information, please see the below letter to parents/carers and flyer from the local authority.
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Keeping Kids Safe Online
There is a Social Media section on their page which provides a ‘step by step’ guide on how set the security setting for each site.
Always report any suspicious activity online particularly if you are concerned with content your child has seen or if someone has been speaking to your child you do not know.
All Social Media Sites contain adult material, so negotiating Social Media can be difficult for a child.
Further information and support can be found on:
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WATER SAFETY ADVICE Warnings have been issued after at least 31 water deaths during the heatwave across the UK. With the summer holidays fast approaching and the hot weather predicted to last, the temptation to cool off in open water is real for young people. Follow the link below for more information about the dangers around water and how to stay safe.
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ChatHealth for Parents and CarersThe Starting Well 0-19 Service has recently launched ChatHealth offering text support to Parents and Carers within our locality. Information about this can befound in the flyer below, as well as at www.startingwell.org.uk/chat-health
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Parent Support GuideFollow the link below for a 'Parent Support Guide' covering strategies to support in managing meltdowns, as well as supporting and managing sensory needs in the home. |
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GOOGLE CLASSROOM SUPPORT
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USEFUL E-SAFETY LINKS:
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Parent Info - Help and Advice for Families in a Digital World
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Virgin Media - Parental Controls For Internet
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