Pastoral Guidance
This page has been specially designed to support parents and families find support when in difficulty. Our Pastoral Team will support you every step of the way.
Pastoral-Support (ID 1008)
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Mental Health and Well-being
Mental Health and Well-being
You are at school for up to 7 hours a day, 5 days week. It's likely that at some point you will feel the need to talk to someone; no matter how small it may seem, someone will be there to listen and support you.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves making a special effort to notice what's happening in the present moment (in your mind, body and surroundings) – without judging anything.
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Physical Health and Well-being
Physical Health and Well-being
Maintaining good physical health is as important as good emotional health and helps us to stay resilient and more able to deal with the demands of life.
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Bullying
Bullying
All children and young people at Gumley House have the right to go about their daily lives without the fear of being threatened, assaulted or harassed. Our aspiration is to establish and maintain a community of mutual tolerance and understanding within which bullying does not occur.
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Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Sexual abuse is any behaviour of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. Sexual harassment or sexual abuse can occur between young people of any age.
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Most young people will not use drugs, but all young people and parents need drug and alcohol education.
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Social Media and E-safety
Social Media and E-safety
It’s not always easy to know what’s safe online and what’s not. Our advice can help you to keep safe and to know what to do when things go wrong.
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Friendship Support
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Violence at home
Violence at home
Domestic Violence is abuse.
Domestic or family violence or abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. It can include any situation where someone is forced to alter their behaviour due to fear of their family member’s reaction.Click on our page to access support material from the local authority,
including the One Stop Shop.
Courses Available:
Following on from Mrs Russell's letter on 9th February, the free course information available to parents, provided by the Hounslow Adult and Community Education service, is outlined below. Parenting courses are aimed to help parents and carers enhance their relationship with their child, as well as a chance to share ideas with other parents and develop support skills.
In Their Shoes - Understanding Children’s Mental Health
Location: Online
Dates: February 21st, 2023 - March 28th, 2023
The aim of this session is to help understand factors that may influence a child’s mental health, and to explore the pressures of society and how to stay connected to a child’s needs and wellbeing. We will discuss how to support a child’s holistic needs and the importance building strong attachments/connections.
Building Security – Supporting Children’s Emotional Development
Location: Online
Dates: February 22nd, 2023 - March 29th, 2023
This session with give an understanding of a child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs. We will know to to support a child’s ability to successfully manage emotions and enhance the development of the child's self-esteem and how to honour your innate wisdom and desire for the child to be secure.
Keeping Your Children Safe Online
Location: Online
Dates: February 27th, 2023 - March 27th, 2023
We will explore and understand the online risks that a child might be exposed to and the the terminology used in the online world related to online safety. We will explore how parental controls can be used with advice on sexting, online games and video apps to keep a child safe.
For more details call 020 8583 6000, email: courses@hounslow.gov.uk or go to www.hace.ac.uk