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Check out what is happening at Skylarks this term
Skylarks is an independent Richmond upon Thames-based charity that provides activities and therapies for children with disabilities and additional needs based at the Crossway Centre in Richmond. Please click on this link for more information and to make bookings. info@skylarks.charity
Connect at Barnes Children's Centre
Connect at Barnes Children's Centre
The following services and experts will be at the Connect sessions if you need them:
Parent Champions: local parent and carer volunteers who are supported to inform other families with a child or young person with special educational needs or a disability about useful services in their area.
Ruils - Family Matters: Family Matters supports families with children aged 0-25 with disabilities and/or additional needs in Richmond. SEND Family Matters Advisors will provide practical support, advice and information to families who are feeling under pressure or experiencing difficulties. They can work with you on a one to one basis to focus on areas of family life that are causing concern and identify steps to address them. You can also sign up to attend their educational workshops which are run face to face and online, on a variety of topics to support you and your family.
Parent Support Workers will provide practical support, advice and information to families who are feeling under pressure or experiencing difficulties. They can work with you on a one to one basis to focus on areas of family life that are causing concern and identify steps to address them.
Early years and childcare: Understand more about how children learn in nursery and what to expect from early years education for SEND children.
Pre- and post-diagnostic support service: offering advice and guidance following a diagnosis of a special educational need or a disability (SEND)
SEND Health visitor: providing expert advice, guidance, and support for children and families on understanding health needs and services for children at early stages following the Healthy Child Programme.
Portage: Portage is a home teaching service for pre-school children whose learning and development is significantly delayed.
Therapists: covering speech and language, physiotherapy and occupational therapy - learn how your child’s needs can be supported at home or in nursery or school.
You don't need to book to attend these sessions. You can just drop in.
Support from ADHD Embrace
Support from ADHD Embrace
Are you the parent of a recently diagnosed child or teenager? If so, then our post-diagnosis workshop provides you with the opportunity to develop an understanding of ADHD, it’s impact on brain function and to explore holistic approaches for managing the condition, both medical and non-medical.
Having a child or young person with ADHD can be an isolating and challenging time so meeting with other parents/carers who are experiencing similar challenges can be supportive and encouraging.
Our post-diagnosis workshop is led by our Family Support worker and is full of essential information to inform, help and empower you.
Following your attendance at this workshop, you can book a 1:1 Support Session. This will be tailored to your specific situation and child’s needs and will signpost you to a range of online resources and suggestion.
There is a £10 registration fee for Richmond & Kingston Borough residents. For those out of Borough there is a fee of £50 for one parent and an additional £25 for a second parent.
To attend the Post Diagnosis Workshop and 1:1 Support Sessions you are required to register with us by clicking here
‘Helping children with…’ Webinars for parents 2025/26
Achieving for Children’s Mental Health Support Teams are delivering a series of webinars for parents of primary-aged children. The ‘Helping Children with …’ series of webinars will cover a range of common difficulties experienced by children and will aim to share evidence-based strategies to help parents and carers support their children with these difficulties. Below is a list of webinars on offer over the coming months.
Worries and anxiety
The ‘Helping children with worries and anxiety’ webinar will help you learn ways to support your child in dealing with their big feelings, worries, and fears. This webinar will give you practical ideas on how to help your child to think more positively and develop their self confidence. You will also be introduced to some helpful cognitive behavioural therapy concepts.
Tuesday 28th October, 9am or Tuesday 20th January, 6pm
Friendship difficulties
In this webinar we will learn how to support our children develop their friendship skills: learning to communicate better, repair difficulties, and negotiate solutions when relationships between peers are tricky.
Thursday 20th November, 9am or Tuesday 27th January, 6pm
Challenging behaviours
Children often communicate their needs through their behaviours. The ‘Helping children with challenging behaviours’ webinar will help you to learn about the different factors that can impact children's behaviours, build or strengthen positive relationships by reinforcing the importance of giving positive attention. You will also learn strategies to establish home rules and boundaries to create a safe and structured environment for your children.
Thursday 6th November, 9am or Tuesday 3rd February, 6pm
Digital wellbeing
In this webinar we discuss the positive and negative impact of screen time and gaming on a child's mental wellbeing. We will share the recommendations for screen time based on age, how to have this conversation with your child in a positive and effective manner and a simple and effective way to manage the use of screens in your home.
Thursday 13th November, 9am or Tuesday 13th January, 6pm
Self esteem
In this webinar we will explore what self-esteem is, how low self-esteem can develop and be maintained, and will introduce some practical techniques to support you to improve your child’s low self-esteem.
Thursday 27th November, 9am or Tuesday 10th February, 6pm
Transition to Secondary
In this webinar we will explore the main worries children may experience when moving from primary to secondary school. We will help parents/carers think about the different ways to help to support and get their children prepared for the transition.
Thursday 7th May, 9am or Tuesday 19th May, 6pm
All Webinars are 60 minutes long, with 15 minutes at the end for questions and answers.
Parents and carers can sign up to the webinars here.
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Who are we?
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a schools-based service, supporting children, young people and parents’
emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
Who do we support?
We work with children and young people, from the age of
5 to 18, who experience difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. These can be common for lots of young people and might include sadness, feeling low, anxiety or low self-esteem.
In primary schools, we also offer parents individual guided self-help sessions based on cognitive behaviour therapy principles, either around supporting their child to manage anxiety, or behaviour that challenges.
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing In addition, we support schools and families with:
● parent webinars on a range of topics
● coffee mornings based at your child’s school
● staff workshops and support
● group work, assemblies and workshops to promote
emotional wellbeing
To self-refer, please follow the link below to complete a short online form:
Mental Health Support - Self Referral - Achieving for Children
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