joint letter to parents of secondary school and college students in England on Covid-19 testing and vaccines from the Secretaries of State for Education and for Health and Social Care.
Return to School Resources
e Department for Education has produced a range of publications and resources for the return to education.
Ensuring every child gets the best start in life – starting with vaccine protection
In the last few years we have seen a decline in the number of children getting their routine jabs. We can start to put this right by ensuring that every child gets the best start in life – and that starts with their vaccine protection against unpleasant and sometimes serious diseases.
JCVI: advice on vaccinating children and young people
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is today advising that children at increased risk of serious coronavirus (COVID-19) disease are offered a vaccine.
National child measurement programme (NCMP): trends in child BMI
A report that provides a review of the changes in children's body mass index (BMI) over specific time intervals.
Would You Like to Train as a Volunteer Mediator?
Content originally from Chelmsford CVS Would you like to learn conflict communication/mediation skills to help and support parents and families who are facing problems? Well, you can - FREE OF CHARGE! Parents’ Aid, is offering a free Family Mediation Training Event to be delivered remotely - also including the free booklet “Beginners Guide to Family … Continue reading Would You Like to Train as a Volunteer Mediator?
Parents: get the best safe sleeping advice for your baby
A new campaign has launched across mid and south Essex aimed at providing parents and parents-to-be with the latest advice on providing a safe sleeping environment for their baby.
NHS Essex Child Health App
A new App has been put together with health care workers across Essex, which provides self-care and advice to parents of children aged 0-11. It will support parents in knowing what to do if their child is unwell.
Specialist Counselling Service for children and young people
A new service has launched to support children and young people aged 5-18 years (or up to 25 if in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan) in response to COVID-19 and an increase in demand for mental health support.
Reopening of the Chetwood Family Hub
The Chetwood Family Hub in South Woodham Ferrers will be reopening on Monday 7th September with the return of weighing sessions for infants and children under 4 years of age.
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