• Education Insights Newsletter - NHS

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    While general concern about COVID-19 has reduced, children and their teachers are still dealing with the longer-term fallout from the pandemic, including absence rates that have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels and rising levels of pupil anxiety.

    96% of school leaders felt learning gaps were still having an impact on pupil achievement in their schools in 20231.

    In this newsletter, we explore three interlinked areas where research and insight has highlighted the need for additional teacher support, and we highlight what support and guidance are available to you in these areas.

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  • Autism Central

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    Autism Central for parents and carers


    Autism Central offers support provided by families/carers, for families/carers! The service provides information, group online sessions and one-to-one support via telephone or Microsoft Teams. Your child does not need a diagnosis for you to access this free service.

    Find out more: Autism Central for Parents and Carers | Autism Central

  • Lighthouse Centre Support Sessions

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    The Lighthouse Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) team and JIGSAW team are hosting a series of ASD support group sessions in Southend and the surrounding areas.

    If your child receives a diagnosis of ASD, you will be invited to a support group.

    If your child has not yet received a diagnosis, you are welcome to attend the sessions to access support.

    Find out more about upcoming sessions Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) website

  • Youth Health Champions Event

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    Youth Health Champions Event

    The IronWorks and Southend’s Youth Health Champions partnered to put on a free event that celebrates and empowers young people, and provides them with the tools they need to create a positive change to their mental health and wellbeing.

    The Youth Health and Wellbeing event was a huge success and took place on Saturday 4 February 2024 at The Ironworks Southend, 90 High Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1JN.

    The event showcased a range of community partners and health professionals.

    There was interactive dance, spoken word and graffiti art workshops, exhibitions, a mental health awareness zone with sessions including yoga, meditation and a youth market place.

    Watch this space for future events!