The Youth Sport Trust have launched a brand-new initiative. Until the 18th December, they are running a free 30-minute online club which is available for all children and young people to participate in some sport, develop skills and of course have fun!
The club will be held every day from 5pm and is accessed through a live video on their Youtube channel. The club will be led by Athlete Mentors with different backgrounds, abilities and from different sports.
Each session will have a specific theme based on the day which will be…
Adventure Monday – this might involve getting children to do floor, wall climbing and map reading all within their living room.
Tuesday Play – imaginative play utilising resources in the house to create games and activities to get active.
Wild Wednesday – some high tempo competitive activities involving personal challenges.
Thinking Thursday – introducing cognitive challenges for children through movement. Active noughts and crosses and introducing an element of competition – whether that be against themselves, the clock, their siblings or remotely with friends.
Fun Friday – a chance for children to let loose and have some fun. Dancing and doing what makes them feel good.
As you are aware, many children and young people are currently missing out on their usual sport clubs. This is a great opportunity for them to develop skills and learn something new.
The links to the YST page and Youtube are below:
Link to the YST page – https://www.youthsporttrust.
Link to the YST Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/
South Tyneside Local SEND Offer now has a Facebook page. The page will be used to promote what is going on in the local area, engagement opportunities and events. Please have a look.
North East Counselling Services have funding to provide counselling free of charge to people who live in South Tyneside who’s mental health has been impacted by Corona Virus. Funding is limited but they can deliver support by Zoom or telephone.
To access counselling people can be referred in by their GP, make a self-referral by visiting the website www.necounselling.org.uk or call the office on 0191 4661314. Please mention South Tyneside Corona Counselling to access the counselling free.
You are invited to take part in one of South Tyneside’s new virtual Q & A sessions happening on:
Tuesday 21st October 10:30-11:00, Wednesday 22nd October 19:00-19:30 or Thursday 23rd October 13:30-14:00.
To choose you time and book a place click on this link.
This an opportunity for parents and carers to ask questions and share experiences of SEND services for children and young people in South Tyneside.
You’ll also hear about the exciting new approach to involving parents and carers in decisions about SEND services in the borough.
This ‘question and answer’ session is the first step in a new engagement approach that will ensure parents have a strong voice in the provision of SEND services in South Tyneside. We hope you’ll join us on this exciting journey to improve services for families and our SEND Local Offer.
Andy Ritchie (Service Manager – SEND Access & Inclusion) will answer your questions about SEND services for children and young people in South Tyneside and the help and support available for their families. You’ll also meet Mehrnaz and Becca, our new SEND Participation Workers, as well as Catherine Ratcliffe from Contact (a support organisation for Parent Carer Forums).
There are limited spaces available, so please book your space early.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/124403587479
World Mental Health Day
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health for all’.
World Mental Health Day 2020 is the most important one yet. The months of lockdown and loss have had a huge impact on us all, and prioritising mental health has never been more important than it is now.
To get involved:
follow this link to the Mental Health Foundations website
or to find out more click here to go to the Mind website.
This World Mental Health Day, do one thing for better mental health
