Useful Websites
Jun 8th, 2015 by mfadmin
For information and updates on school activities and events, our local area and Authority, visit –
www.athena.mgfl.net www.midlothian.gov.uk
School Uniform can be ordered online at – Border Embroideries
The following websites are related to your Child’s learning at school;
Literacy –
www.jollylearning.co.uk. www.oxfordowl.co.uk. www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/alphablocks
Maths –
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/numberjacks www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups
Fun websites with free downloadable resources for use with your child –
www.activityvillage.co.uk www.literacytrust.org.uk www.dltk-kids.com
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies www.activitypad.com www.nurseryrhymes4u.com
www.themouseclub.co.uk www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm
More great information and links to many other websites can be found at;
To find creative reading for all the family and lots of other interesting information, why not visit;
www.booktrust.org.uk www.literacytrust.co.uk www.bookstart.org.uk www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug
The following websites contain useful information about many aspects of Scottish Education –
www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize/primary
There are numerous support, advice and assistance websites available, covering a range of issues such as;
Bullying or Cyber-Bullying –
Telephone/online chat, email or forum support – www.childline.org.uk
Online safety support – www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service – www.respectme.org.uk
Bereavement –
www.childbereavement.org.uk www.winstonswish.org.uk www.rd4u.org.uk www.richmondshope.org.uk www.cruse.org.uk
Mental Health –
www.handsonscotland.co.uk www.youngminds.org.uk www.samaritans.org.uk
These contacts may also be useful –
ParentLine, Scotland
Tel: 0800 028 2233
-for any parent/carer who needs information or simply someone to talk to. It offers support and guidance on problems including bullying, problems with teenagers, physical or sexual abuse and dealing with challenging behaviour. You can email parentlinescotlandchildren1st.org.uk
One Parent Families Scotland
National lone parent helpline:
Call free on 0808 801 0323
Ensuring lone parents have the support and information and confidence needed to play a full part in Scotland’s economic and social life.
Parent Network Scotland
0141 948 0022
www.parentnetworkscotland.org.uk
Parentcentre
www.parentcentre.co.uk
Family Learning
Parenting Across Scotland
www.parentingacrossscotland.org
– a comprehensive website with information and support for parents in Scotland
Enquire
(The Scottish Advice Centre for additional support for learning)
Helpline: 0845 123 2303
Text relay: 18001 0845 123 2303
Young Minds
www.youngminds.org.uk/for_parents
Call free on 0808 802 5544
Email parents@youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. The Parents@ helpline offers free confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice , to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of any child or adult up to the age of 25.
Stress Management
This website covers practical ways for you to start dealing with stress. There is a downloadable booklet and a free relaxation CD which can be ordered from the site.
General Wellbeing Concerns
This website aims to help you make a difference to children and young people’s lives. It gives practical information, tools and activities to respond helpfully to troubling behaviour and to help children and young people flourish.
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
Freephone 0808 801 0414
The crisis centre is open 24hours a day 365 days of the year and provides community based, emotional and practical support at times of crisis. It also offers face to face support.
Routine flashcards for meal times, chores, daily routine, out and about, special visits and appointments can be found at –
www.parentingposttrauma.co.uk www.janetlansbury.com
www.thekidcounselor.com www.theorangerhino.com ww.ahaparenting.com
www.peacefulparent.com www.letslassothemoon.com
www.andnextcomes/.com/2014/04/free-prinable-daily-schedule.html
Facebook Pages –
- Suzanne Zeedyk
- Connected baby
- ELSA support
- Great Parenting Show – The #1 Online resource for parenting World Wide
- Support from the Start
- Parenting Across Scotland
- Midlothian Sure Start
- MADE (Mums and Dads Edinburgh)
- Collective Evolution
- The Sleep deprived Mum’s Coach