This is extremely worrying⚠️ Children struggling with mental health problems during the pandemic are facing 'agonisingly' long waits for treatment. No young person should be left to cope with their mental health on their own. Something has to change. bbc.co.uk/news/health-58…

Stamford Open Days are a chance to see first-hand what makes our Schools so special and to get to know us a little better. We have open days at each of our Schools this October, and would be delighted to welcome your family. For dates and to book, visit: stamfordschools.org.uk/join-stamford/…

Just in case you need to hear this today: 💛 You do matter ⭐ You are capable 🌻 You are worthy ☀️ You are needed 💪 You are stronger than you think

If you're a parent, we have lots of advice and information that can help you. youngminds.org.uk/parent/

What is county lines? Answers to all the big questions on what county lines is, who it affects, and how we can all help👇 RT to raise awareness🔄 childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our…

Whatever you are facing right now, remember to give yourself some credit for making it this far. You might not feel it but you're so much stronger than you realise🧡

Spede News SHS Spede Scholars Sofia Celaya blogs about nanotechnology helping treat cancer. stamfordendowedschools.edublogs.org/2021/09/27/sof…

Signs that your child might be struggling with their mental health: 1 They're sleeping too much or too little 2 They're not speaking to their friends as much 3 They're not enjoying things they usually do 4 They're feeling upset regularly 5 They're eating more or less food

Bullying can happen anywhere - at school, in the community, online and the effects can completely take over your life. You may feel completely alone. But you are not. We are here to help you through this⬇️ childrenssociety.org.uk/information/yo…

Self-esteem is how you think & feel about yourself, how confident you feel in who you are. YoungMinds has a guide for #YoungPeople: self-esteem and believing in yourself, bit.ly/YMsfstm. #MentalHealth #Parents

A Labour plan to remove private schools' charitable status would end up costing the taxpayer - with schools closing and pupils switching to state schools, sector leaders have warned tes.com/news/everyone-…

We're announcing measures to help students who are sitting GCSE, AS and A level exams in England next summer. They'll reduce the impact of the disruption to their learning due to the pandemic, and make assessments as fair as possible. More details: educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2021/09/30/exa…

We will be showing young people they are not alone with their mental health on Friday, looking forward to seeing all the yellow accessories #HelloYellow YoungMinds

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversation starters you can use.

The NSPCC’s online #safeguarding programme, Speak out Stay safe, helps school children understand how to recognise the different types of abuse, and speak out if they’re worried. All resources can be accessed by signing up on the NSPCC Learning website buff.ly/3AGsTYi

Congratulations to the U18 netball team, now district champions! Your training and dedication are reaping just rewards. Very best of luck for the county round. 👏 Will Phelan SHS SPORT Spede News @SHS_Herald Vicky Buckman SHS DHPastoral Stamford Schools Blog

If you struggle with self-esteem, write down your best feature, the last time you received a compliment, or the last time you did something for someone that made you feel good. These might seem like small things, but it is important to recognise all the good things about you.

Young people need somewhere to go when mental health issues arise, but years of underfunding have left services struggling. The Government must #FundTheHubs to tackle this toxic trend 📉 Join the campaign 👇 bit.ly/30DZ917

Thank you to our helpers. The common room is Christmas ready, enjoy!🎄🌟❄️ Spede News SHS Top 3 SHS DHPastoral @SHS_Herald Vicky Buckman

Domestic abuse and violence can have a serious impact on a child’s safety, behaviour and wellbeing. It’s important that professionals understand how to support children affected by these issues. Learn more with our free advice page buff.ly/3nTf5FC