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This section highlights a wide range of resources designed to support the wellbeing of our learners and their families. From mental health supports to practical family resources, we aim to connect you with helpful tools to support with family life.
FAMILY WELLBEING OFFICER
Miss Leah Bancroft
I am available to discuss ways in which I can work in partnership with families to improve attendance, promote whole family wellbeing, facilitate access to community services and support during times of change.
Email - redwell@edu.clacks.gov.uk
Phone - 01259452212
Parent Club
Parent Club
Being a parent is the best job in the world. But sometimes it’s tough.
That’s why the Scottish Government has created Parent Club. Because in those moments, when parents and carers need somewhere to turn, we want to be there for you, with information you can trust, all in one place.
Children First
Children First
There is no such thing as a perfect family and whatever challenges you are facing, Children First can help.
Explore these 'Advice for families' pages for support and advice about everything from money advice to struggles at school.
Parent Talk
Parent Talk
Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust. Find answers to parenting questions in the advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you.
Kooth
Kooth
Free online counselling designed for young people
Free online counselling designed for young people
Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. Delivered in partnership with the NHS, Kooth is available to anyone between the ages of 10-18, and in some areas, it extends up to age 25.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds
Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, YoungMinds are here to help.
Here you will find Guides for young people, Guides for parents and carers and Parents Helpline.
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
Childline
Childline
Online, on the phone, anytime
You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. We're here to support you.
There are lots of different ways to speak to a Childline counsellor or get support from other young people.
Mental health support created by world-leading healthcare professionals
Mental health support created by world-leading healthcare professionals
Together, we’ll guide you through life’s challenges and help you take care of yourself. Imagine the possibilities.
Sign up for free - My Possible Self
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent please make sure you contact the school office via phone call (01259 452212) or email (redwell@edu.clacks.gov.uk) before 9.15am to let us know your child’s name, reason for absence and a likely return date. This will save us following up unexplained absences.
We regularly review our attendance data to look for patterns and trends in our school, classes and individuals.
The Scottish Government has defined persistent absence as an absence rate of 10% or more across the whole school year, therefore attendance below 90% would be classed as having persistent absence.
There is no “safe” threshold for absence.
90% attendance = 19 days missed per year = ½ day missed per week = around 100 missed lessons per year.
So far this session:
We have had 462 incidents of being late – this means your child has missed out on their morning routine which helps set them up for the rest of the day
Let’s work together to ensure your child doesn’t miss out on key learning and a range of experiences by attending school regularly and on time.
Staged Intervention
Staged Intervention
Some learners need a little extra support in order to get the best out of their education journey. Redwell Primary School uses a process called ‘Staged Intervention’ – this means the level of support is planned for and provided in stages.
The team around your child works in partnership with you as parents and carers to create a plan to provide the most effective and fitting type of support available.
Redwell Primary School uses the “Getting it Right for Every Child” (GIRFEC) assessment framework to support their assessments and plan support.
This is a national approach in Scotland which ensures your child’s wellbeing is at the centre of planning and decision making.
If you think your child may benefit from additional support, ask a member of staff in the team around your child about the Staged Intervention process and for more information on what support may be available.
A ‘TAC’ (Team Around the Child) meeting may then be organised, and the relevant people are invited to attend.
Challenges, strengths and strategies may be discussed with the focus being on your child and what is going to support them to move forward.
If you have any other queries ask a member of Redwell Primary School staff for advice.
PDA Society
PDA Society
What is PDA?
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is widely understood to be a profile of autism. One of the most well-known features of PDA is demand avoidance, which is where a person finds it hard to manage everyday tasks or demands, even those they want or need to do. PDA Society's mission is to make life easier by building awareness and understanding of PDA, and providing information, training, and personalised support to everyone who needs it.
To access resources, support and information follow this link -
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