We have been informed that some parents have received an email stating the following: ‘As schools will be closing, if you’re entitled to free school meals, please send your bank details and we’ll make sure you’re supported’.
We can confirm that this is a scam email and is not official. We urge parents that if you receive any emails like this, please do not respond, and delete it immediately.
On Track encourages parents and carers to teach at home in order to provide additional support to their children.
Educare (our online training provider) have launched Edusafe which is a free platform with resources for parents and young people.
Online Safety
Information for parents/carers regarding the prevention of radicalisation
If you are being bullied, please speak to your trusted adult at home or at school or you may find the links below helpful:
At On Track Education we feel it is vital that students are educated about Internet safety and the Online world. We also think it is important for Parents and Carers to have the information they need to support young people, to make the right decisions and be able to report any concerns they have. Please find below links that will enable you to do this:
To report any concern’s, you have with the way someone is communicating with you or online sexual abuse please report on the below link:
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:
There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:
Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.
Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:
It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.
Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.
Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.
For further details please see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
There are many apps that you can download for the above links, which can help support a young person. Having an app on your phone is an excellent way of access support and advice 24 hours a day.
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