King's Gate Primary School

Useful Information for Parents and Carers

To view the Wiltshire Council Website with information about how to access Children's Services and information about Early Support Assessments (ESAs) - Click here

 

E-Safety

 

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/                                 

A good website for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer. Advice for parents and children.

 

Social, Emotional and Mental Health 

 

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/carers/   

Parents can refer their child to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ) however you can contact the SENCO who can help you make a referral. 

 

https://www.firstlight.org.uk/                                           

First Light is a registered charity delivering support services to adults and young people experiencing the trauma of domestic abuse and sexual violence. 

 

https://www.onyourmind.org.uk/                                 

Wiltshire Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service

 

https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/for-parents/   

Children and young people's emotional response to loss (bereavement). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Autism?

Click on the image to find out more information about Autism.

If you are concerned that your child may have traits of Autism, some helpful information and websites are listed below. Please speak to your child’s class teacher and the SENDCo if you would like to discuss this further.

 

 

Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

https://www.autism.org.uk

https://beeuniquecharity.co.uk

https://wiltshirechildrensservices.co.uk/our-services/waas/

 

Support

Click here to find out more information about support for families of children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism. 

 

 

What is Dyslexia?

Click on the image to find out more information about Dyslexia.

If you are concerned that your child may have traits of dyslexia, some helpful information and websites are listed below. Please speak to your child’s class teacher and the SENDCo if you would like to discuss this further.

 

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

https://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk

 

Is my child ready to be left home alone?

Information to help you decide when it’s safe for your child to be home on their own, and how to find alternatives if they’re not ready. Click on the image to find out more.

Harmful effects of having too much screen time

A child-friendly video explaining the term 'screen time' and the negative effects that having too much screen time can have. Click on the image to watch the video.

                      Click on the leaflet image to download the leaflet in full.