It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home or send them to school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell. There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.
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Take a look a this DOCUMENT to find out more.
Wakefield Families Together has partnered with the Solihull Approach to offer free access to expertly designed online courses for parents, carers, grandparents and teens living in the region called inourplace
Click HERE for information
When two people share responsibility for a child, no matter whether they are still together or separated, the relationship between them has a direct impact on the mental health of their children.
Please take a moment to look at our Risk and Resilience document. It contains helpful advice and ideas on supporting your children and helping them to have resilience when they are faced with key events or difficult situations.
Wakefield District Water Safety Group has created a hard-hitting video to help educate people on the dangers of swimming in open water and ultimately reduce water-related incidents and fatalities.
It tells the stories of three fictional individuals and the impact their deaths have on loved ones. It has been produced by the Council and the partners who make up the Wakefield District Water Safety Group.
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In the last year alone, across our district, two young people lost their lives by drowning in open water. The total number of water fatalities in 2022, across West Yorkshire, stands at seven.
Watch the video HERE
Wakefield Families TogetherBecause everyone needs help and support at some point in their life. So, when you do and find it hard to deal with a difficult situation, or have worries around family relationships, behaviour, school attendance, emotional and mental health, domestic abuse, parental conflict, housing issues, or employment and debt problems, Family Hubs can help direct to the right people and services.
Click HERE to go to the website
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