Support for families who have a child with Communication difficulties.
The Children Speech and Language Therapy Service is running a phone service only. Face to face appointments will only be given if it is urgent.
You can contact the therapy service on 0191 2832484, please note the phone lines may be very busy at certain times during the day, please be patient and try again at another time. You will be asked to leave a message including your child’s name, date of birth and a contact number and someone will contact you as soon as possible.
All new referrals are still being accepted.
Reliable support for Children with Communication Needs can be found at Talking Point at www.talkingpoint.org.uk
If your child has a feeding problem you can contact the above number or the Dietician on 0191 4041000. Again please be patient as they are extremely busy.
Take care and stay safe
Jackie Webb
HLTA Communication/Regional Makaton Tutor
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
ROSSCARE(Wheelchair repairs) tel – 4155151……Rosscare are only available for EMERGENCIES ONLY as they are running on a skeleton staff
WHEELCHAIR SERVICES – tel – 4041097….Only available for EMERGENCIES ONLY …Things are changing on a daily basis with this service so please ring first do not turn up at the hospital
PALMERS HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S PHYSO DEPT – Tel 4028000 …They are still running a very limited service but they are available for emergencies.
ORTHOTICS – Emergencies only please get in touch with PALMERS if you have any problems with your childs Afo’s – boots – gaiters – helmet etc
Useful Physio tips while your child is at home
Please continue to use your child’s AFO’s /Gaiters on a daily basis
Regular positional changes throughout the day eg Standing frame Positional chair sleep system corner seat etc
Limit free time on floor or sofa
The sleep system can also be used as a positional piece of equipment during the day.
The Story Massage Programme offers a fun and interactive way of combining the creativity of story with the benefits of positive touch. Everyone can join in, whatever age or ability. It is suitable for children and adults.
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html
Starting Monday 23rd March I’m going to be hosting a free workout aimed at kids LIVE on my YouTube channel.
With the schools closed and with us all spending more time at home, it’s more important than ever that we keep moving and stay healthy and positive.
Exercise is an amazing tool to help us feel happier, more energised, and more optimistic.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/10-ways-keep-the-kids-entertained-through-covid-19
Forestry England provide resources and outdoor activities to keep children busy.
Thank you to parents for your patience. We will continue to offer suggestions for activities. They are just suggestions to keep children busy. We know you are not creating schools in your home. Staff are very aware of your pressures as they are family members, parents and some are home carers too.
We will offer some additional school contacts later.
We will offer some additional school contacts later.
For now we’d be really pleased to see anything you’d like to share on our Facebook using on the email
Most importantly stay home and stay safe.
Thank you so much to parents that have supported us in trying to keep everyone as safe as possible.
We will keep you informed as time goes on.
If you have been doing anything, work, fun or fitness with your child
you are welcome to send photos to
We will share as many as we can.
Take care
On Monday 23rd March staff will be in school planning sessions to be offered to key workers. Key workers will be contacted directly. If you have enquiries of any kind you will need to use the
Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
School remains closed to all other pupils until further notice.
There will be no pupils in school on Monday . You will be contacted if we can offer support for key workers. We need to be sure we have staff in place that can care for pupils safely . We have identified families from our records where both parents are key workers to offer support as a priority and offer those with one key worker if staffing allows. You will be contacted directly by text.
Depending upon the number of staff we have fit and well, we may be able to offer additional child care for key workers from Tuesday. We have a list of families with key workers. We will let those we can offer support know as soon as we can. The care and safety of your children and our staff will be at the core of all we do.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. Our staff will be working hard to help directly for key worker support and by continuing to offer suggestions to keep young minds and bodies busy.
