Wellbeing Newsletter - Term 3
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At Maynard’s Green, we believe that a happy, healthy child is a child ready to learn. This term, we are thrilled to partner with the East Sussex Parenting Team and the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to offer a wealth of free resources to help our families thrive.
At Maynard’s Green, we believe that a happy, healthy child is a child ready to learn. This term, we are thrilled to partner with the East Sussex Parenting Team and the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to offer a wealth of free resources to help our families thrive.
Free Wellbeing Workshops for Parents and Carers
The East Sussex Mental Health Support Team is offering a range of free workshops to support children’s emotional wellbeing. These include in‑person sessions at local Family Hubs and small‑group online sessions, as well as a collection of watch‑anytime wellbeing webinars.
In‑Person Sessions
Taming the Worries – various dates and locations across East Sussex.
Next Stop Secondary (Transitions) – 1st June, Shinewater Family Hub.
Want to know what to expect? You can watch this short introductory video.
Online Lunch & Chat Sessions
Secondary Children’s Wellbeing – 25 Feb, 1–2:30pm
Primary Children’s Wellbeing – 21 Jan, 1–2:30pm
Next Stop Secondary (Transitions) – 17 June 2026, 1–2:30pm
Free Recorded Webinars (Watch Anytime)
Topics include:
Do you dread the morning rush? Are getting ready for school and the journey/arrival filled with stress, tantrums, or meltdowns? You are absolutely not alone!
Many children find the transition from home to school challenging, and it can be exhausting for parents.
We are delighted to invite you to a supportive and practical workshop designed specifically for Maynards Green parents only.
This workshop is for all Maynards Green parents who find the mornings challenging, whether your child is in Reception or Year 6.
Come and share your experiences and learn from others in a supportive environment.
Hello from The Parenting Team!
We are a small team supporting parents and carers of children aged 0–19 across the whole of East Sussex.
Please find below our new Parenting Support Guide for January to March 2026.
Everything we offer is completely free, and the only eligibility requirement is that the parent or carer looks after a child aged 0–19 in East Sussex.
Our support includes:
• Online 6–8 week parenting groups on specific topics
• Online 2-hour webinars
• Drop-ins at Family Hubs across East Sussex—no booking needed
• Face-to-face workshops on key topics
• Telephone advice and support
• Facebook Chat availability
• Instant-access videos on YouTube
Best Wishes,
The Parenting Team
☎️ 01424 725800
Email: EH.0-19parentingteam@eastsussex.gov.uk
💻Activities and courses | Family hubs (eastsussex.gov.uk)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParentingTeam
Jan-Mar 2026 Quick Guide .pdfSupport Guide Jan-March 2026 (1).pdfSee below for a variety of trusted resources and websites designed to offer you extra support and information:
Early Help Service 0–19
Early Help Service 0–19
The Early Help Service 0–19 can help support your family from pregnancy until your child is 19.
The service consists of East Sussex County Council and NHS professionals. They can offer a wide range of support at your home, from a Family Hub or a Youth Hub.
They can offer help and support through:
Health Visiting health clinics and home visits
Keywork Support
Family groups at a Family Hub
Youth groups at a Youth Hub
Supporting you to become a volunteer
Training courses to improve Life Skills
Support with child Speech and Language
Antenatal support (NHS)
Parenting Advice and Courses
The Early Help Service 0-19 helps to identify and support early years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Please note, accessing keywork support depends on your child's level of need. Please contact your Health Visiting team to find out more. The main NHS provides more information:
Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People
Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People
The East Sussex Local Offer has specific pages dedicated to children and young people's wellbeing, physical health and mental health.
For mental health and emotional wellbeing support:
Physical health and practical support topics covered on this site include:
Physical fitness and body health
Healthy eating, diet and food
Dentists / dentistry
Learning disability register
Annual health checks
Sexual health, sexuality and relationships
Online safety
To find out more, visit our page on Physical Health and Practical Support.
East Sussex Parent Carer Forum
East Sussex Parent Carer Forum
East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF) is a forum for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in East Sussex. They work together to ensure every parent carer in East Sussex feels that their voice, their views and their experiences matter. They contribute towards developing and improving services.
Care for the Carers
Care for the Carers are a local, independent charity. They support and represent unpaid carers in East Sussex.
Their team can provide free practical and emotional advice. This is either face to face, by telephone, or online. They can put you in touch with other carers, and help you navigate the range of local services available. They also run support groups, training and events across the county. They are for those interested in speaking up on important issues, or having some time out to relax and meet new people.
Counselling
Counselling
Counselling is a good way for parents and carers to talk through the things that they find challenging. Counselling can either be:
Via a health referral from your GP. Your GP can refer you to a local NHS therapeutic service. This route can sometimes have a long waiting list.
Provided by a charity or community organisation. This can be free or low cost, though sometimes is harder to find.
Private counselling. This would be counselling you find and pay for yourself. You can search for counsellors local to you on Google or use one of the many counselling directories. Counselling directories include Psychology Today and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
You can search for a therapist via:
Parent Groups and Befriending (Amaze)
Parent Groups and Befriending (Amaze)
Amaze run local support groups for parents of children and young people with SEND. The groups are informal and run regularly. The group is called Parent Groups and Befriending.
They also offer one-to-one befriending for those parents who need more individual support.
At the groups, you’ll meet other parents and carers who know what it’s like to bring up kids with additional needs. Sessions are sometimes based around:
particular issues you want to know more about
your views on a topic or service so they can feed back your concerns to the right people
You can find out more by visiting the Amaze website:
Sussex Mental Healthline
The Sussex Mental Healthline is a 24/7 telephone service. It offers listening support, advice, information and signposting to anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental health or relatives, friends, carers and healthcare professionals. You do not need an appointment.
If you need support right now, this is a good place to start.
For telephone support, call NHS 111 and select option 2 or dial 0800 0309 500
You can also visit the Sussex Mental Health Crisis Line | Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Family Hubs and Youth Hubs
Family Hubs and Youth Hubs
Family and Youth Hubs offer a chance for parents and young people to meet with others, across East Sussex. These hubs offer opportunities to share experiences with other parents and young people. They all offer SEN-specific groups:
East Sussex Local Offer directory, on 1Space
Part of the East Sussex Local Offer includes the directory, on East Sussex 1Space. The directory includes charities and community groups that can offer support in meeting other parents and carers:
Health in Mind
Health in Mind
Health in Mind are dedicated to improving mental wellbeing. This service offers support for adults 18+ in East Sussex, they deliver:
Free courses
Therapy
Online programmes
1:1 talking therapies
Visit the Health in Mind website to find out more.
Young Carers Service
Young Carers Service
Care for the Carers offer a Young Carers Service. This service is for all young carers (5 to 17 years old) living, attending school or caring for someone in East Sussex. This includes siblings and friends. The service provides support to young carers before they reach crisis point. It also aims to help their physical and mental wellbeing.
The Young Carers Service provides young carers with support and fun activities to get involved with. You can find out more on the Care for the Carers website:
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