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Petes Dragons - Advice sessions for adults supporting bereaved children
Grief in children & young people can be complex. These free online advice sessions are to support adults supporting grieving CYPs.
Pete’s Dragons is launching a new free, online monthly drop-in support group for anyone supporting a child or young person bereaved by any type of death.
We know that grief in children and young people can be complex and that the adults around them often need space to ask questions, seek reassurance and explore how best to offer support. This group has been created to provide exactly that.
Navigating EBSA: Practical Guidance for Parents and Educators
FREE webinar designed for parents and educators.
This webinar will explore the emotional drivers behind Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), moving beyond behaviour to understanding unmet needs, anxiety and nervous system responses.
What you’ll gain: - How to recognise early signs and escalation points - Compassionate, child-centred strategies to reduce anxiety - Ways to build emotional safety and reduce pressure - Supported pathways back into learning at your child's pace
We will also have a live Q&A hosted by our in-house experts at the end of the session. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
Family Events
NewsWise, News Detective workshops
Taking place at Libraries in Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Ivybridge, Paignton and Torquay.
These sessions are aimed at children ages 7-11 and their family members, school classes or home education groups.
More information and initial bookings can be made here: Our Libraries Are Helping Children Navigate Fake News - Libraries Unlimited
Collective Crew Afterschool drop-in
The Collective Crew Drop in is an inclusive afterschool drop-in, so it’s particularly good for young people with anxiety or those who don’t enjoy large spaces.
It runs on Thursdays, 3:30–5:30pm at the Courtenay Centre, Newton Abbot and is for young people aged 11–16. It’s an inclusive, welcoming space run by qualified youth workers where young people can connect with others, build life skills and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. The session is free to attend and there is no need to book — young people can just turn up.
For more information and updates, families can visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AUJLsi6mv/
Devon Communities Together – Energy Saving Advice Session
Tuesday 3rd March
10:30am to 12:30pm
Sud Valley Food Bank, Primley United Reformed Church, Sidmouth, EX10 9LB
Drop in any time for FREE support and advice on how to manage your energy bills and keeping warm. Trained Energy Champions can help with;
- Understanding the energy price cap
- Smart Meters and if they are right for you
- Support to understand your energy bills
- Switching energy supplier
- The energy market and energy costs
- What the change in standing charges means
Family Hubs
Request for support form:
Can be completed by family, professionals / practitioners, and Front-door (if appropriate). Link:
Family Hubs advice line 0800 538 5458 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm).
Family Hubs for Devon website a central hub for accessing services and information.
Family hubs - Education and Families
The Family Hubs Team Managers are:
- Kate Freeman (South and West)
- Samantha King (Exeter and East)
- Cathryn Hewitt (North, Torridge, and Mid)
The following requests should be emailed to: business.earlyhelppartnership- mailbox@devon.gov.uk
- Requests for Triage
- Requests for the Early Help Pregnancy Support Pathway Meeting
- Requests for information be added to our Newsletter
- Requests for the Locality Partnership Meetings
Right for Children support (system/technical advice and support) should be emailed to: business.rightforchildrensecure-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Please accept our sincere thanks for your support and your ongoing commitment to supporting families that are receiving help from our Early Help Professionals across the county.
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