Parent information
Welcome to the Parent page which provides Information for parents, carers and pupils on a range of topics affecting children and young people today.
Year Groups 2022 - 2023
To see a list of year groups for the academic year 2022-2023 please click here
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
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 1
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 2
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 4
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 5
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 6
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 7
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 8
- Thinkyouknow 11-13 Activity Sheet 9
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 1
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 2
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 4
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 5
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 6
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 7
- Thinkyouknow 14 Activity Sheet 8
- Thinkyouknow Parents Helpsheet Secondary
https://educateagainsthate.
TT Rock stars
In either paper form or online, Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice. Each week concentrates on a different times table, with a recommended consolidation week for rehearsing the tables that have recently been practised every third week or so.
This is accessible for all students log in details are given to students by SENCO, parents can ring school for more information.
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader puts students in the driver’s seat. We guide students, while engaging quizzes and activities help hone students’ reading skills with authentic practice - growth.
Books can be brought home to read and quizzes completed at school.
Mathletics
Success is different for every child. For some, it’s getting to the top of the class; for others, it’s finding an answer on their own. Mathletics provides a safe, encouraging learning environment that provides the right level of challenge to help your learners grow, gain confidence, and achieve their best.
This is accessible for all students log in details are given to students by Maths teacher, parents can ring school for more information.
Google classroom
This is your all-in-one place for teaching and learning. Our easy-to-use and secure tool helps educators manage, measure and enrich learning experiences.
This is accessible for all students log in details are given to students by IT teacher, parents can ring school for more information.
BKSB
Many people from all walks of life are held back because of a lack of the fundamental English and maths skills needed to function in the modern world. bksb supports organisations and individuals to improve their skills, increase their confidence and fulfil their potential.
This is accessible for all students log in details are given to students by IT teacher, parents can ring school for more information.
BBC Bitesize
Please feel free to access resources provided by BBC bitesize to enrich independent learning.
Thrive
Parents who are looking for support and reassurance as lockdown restrictions start to ease can now access free online help from a leading children’s mental health and wellbeing organisation. If you would like further support on this, please contact us and we can arrange parent support sessions.
SEN Support service courses and workshops
SEND Support Service offer a range of virtual courses and workshops run by our practitoners to help empower parents to feel able to understand their child's Special Educational Need (SEN) and gain understanding of how to effectively support that need.
Covid Guidance for Mental health and wellbeing courses and workshops
Good mental health and wellbeing is important in order to feel good about yourself, to get the most out of your life and to feel connected to others. Public Health Northamptonshire work with a range of free support services to help you make changes in your life, to improve your mental health and wellbeing and help you cope with stress, anxiety and depression.
https://www.northamptonshire.
Online Safety home learning
Courses are available for both parents/carers and students to be completed.
https://nationalonlinesafety.
Kudos
Kudos is the leading career development service helping youto explore, develop and maximise your potential.
Keeping Children Safe from Harm
- Advice on keeping children safe from harm and abuse
- What to do if your are worried a child is being abused
- Child safety in and out of the home
- Helpline - sexual harassment and abuse in education setting The dedicated NSPCC helpline number is 0800 136 663 The dedicated number, run by the NSPCC, provides both children and adults who are victims of sexual abuse and harassment in schools with the appropriate support and advice. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes if they wish. The helpline also provides support to parents and professionals too.
- An Internet Watch Foundation campaign has been launched to raise awareness of "self-generated" child sexual abuse material. It aims to help raise awareness of this type of criminality among parents and carers of young teens, empower and educate girls aged 11 to 13+ to spot the techniques used by sexual predators and give them the knowledge to Block, Report, Tell someone they trust. It is a national campaign running from Wednesday 21 April for six weeks. You can find out more on the IWF website.
Substance misuse
Mental Health
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Children and Young People
- https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/camhslive
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/
- https://www.headspace.com/
- https://youngminds.org.uk/
- https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/children-s-mental-health/
- http://thelowdown.info/
- Phone Samaritans 116 123
- https://www.samaritans.org/
- Text your school nurse
Domestic Abuse
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) began under the name of Northampton Women’s Aid in 1976. Originally staffed by volunteers the organisation has changed a lot since then but has always been dedicated to helping and supporting the victims of domestic abuse.
Our experience and statistics tell us that women are the main victims of domestic abuse. Much of the work we do is supporting women. However, this is not inclusive. We have helped and continue to support victims and survivors from all genders and walks of life, covering all ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientation and religions. We changed our name to reflect this, and the work we do in Northamptonshire as a whole county.
NDAS support the needs of male clients fleeing domestic abuse in our male refuge. This refuge is one of only nine in the whole of the UK that is solely designated for male victims only.
NDAS recognise that more support for male victims is needed. Below are just some of the statistics that can be found on https://ndas.co/mens-page/
LGBTIQ+ Support
- http://thelowdown.info/counselling/lgbtq-support-services/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/
- https://www.mindout.org.uk/
FGM Support
Physical Health
- https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/about-change4life
- https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/sexual-health
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week/
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/
- Text your school nurse
Dyslexia
Careers
To coincide with National Careers Week 2022, Michelle Donelan, Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, is writing to students and parents about the education, training and work choices available to young people after they finish their GCSEs and once they turn 18.
If you are being bullied, please speak to your trusted adult at home or at school or you may find the links below helpful:
- Phone Childline 0800 1111
- https://www.childline.org.uk/
- Phone Samaritans 116 123
- https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/
- https://www.samaritans.org/
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:
- Talking to Vulnerable Children.pdf
- Talking to 11-13 year olds.pdf
- What is online grooming.pdf
- Online Safety Guild.pdf
- https://parentinfo.org
- https://www.internetmatters.org/
- https://www.childnet.com/
- https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
- https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/24/xbox-family-settings-app-launch/
- Online Safety Guide for Parents & Carers
- Online Safety - Parent Hand Out
- Parents Guide to Roblox
National Online Safety publish weekly free online safety guides for parents
What Parents Need to Know About Social Media and Mental Health (30th Nov 2022)
What Parents Need to Know About Tik Tok (23rd Nov 2022)
What Parents Need to Know About Call Of Duty (16th Nov 2022)
What Parents Need to Know About How to Combat Online Bullying (9th Nov 2022)
What Parents Need to Know About Amigo (2nd Nov 2022)
To report any concerns you have with the way someone is communicating with you or online sexual abuse please report on the link below:
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
5 steps to mental wellbeing
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.
1. Connect with other people
Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:
- help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth
- give you an opportunity to share positive experiences
- provide emotional support and allow you to support others
There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:
2. Be physically active
Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
- raising your self-esteem
- helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them
- causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood
3. Learn new skills
Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
- boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem
- helping you to build a sense of purpose
- helping you to connect with others
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.
4. Give to others
Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:
- creating positive feelings and a sense of reward
- giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth
- helping you connect with other people
It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.
5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
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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