Valuable resources
Have a look at this useful webpage and also the collated valuable sources of Information from various national organisations/ charities.
Helpful Sources of Information (earlyyearswellbeingweek.co.uk)
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NSPCC Resources
NSPCC Learning has published a new page with information about Childline, the UK’s free 24-hour service for children and young people, up to the age of 19, run by the NSPCC. This new page is to help anyone who works with children and young people to signpost to Childline’s support and advice. The page collates information on: Childline and its confidentiality promise; the support provided by the service; and campaigns and posters. Childline | NSPCC Learning
NSPCC Learning has published a blog on the use of the term ‘non accidental head injury’ (NAHI) in place of ‘shaken baby syndrome’ as part of their Why Language Matters series. Discussions include: where the phrase ‘shaken baby syndrome’ came from; why the phrase ‘shaken baby syndrome’ should be replaced by NAHI; and working with parents to prevent NAHI. Using ‘non-accidental head injury’ and not ‘shaken baby syndrome’ | NSPCC
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Useful APPS
Apps are a great way to encourage good oral care at home
@communitydentalservices have some great recommendations along with other fun and educational oral health activities to do at home.
Activities - Community Dental Services
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Immunising pre-school children against flu
This year’s flu vaccination programme is underway. Children aged 2 and 3 years old (on 31 August before flu vaccination starts in the autumn) are eligible for a free flu vaccine given as a nasal spray.
Those working in the early years sector have an important role to play in raising awareness amongst parents about the annual flu vaccination programme for preschool children.
Annual vaccination of children helps provide protection to each child and reduces the spread of flu to their families and the wider community, protecting others who are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from flu. The flu vaccine also promotes a healthy working environment in nurseries and childcare settings by reducing the risk of flu being spread to others including staff.
A leaflet for early years providers giving information about the programme is available and it includes details about how to order free resources to display or give to parents including translations in multiple languages.