Parents Living with a Struggling Teen
It may be years before we know the full impact of enforced lockdowns and living through a global pandemic becomes fully understood. But we do know living with teenagers has always...
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It may be years before we know the full impact of enforced lockdowns and living through a global pandemic becomes fully understood. But we do know living with teenagers has always...
Posted by Helen Blowers
We’re excited to announce that next week Elevate will be hosting its next Parent Webinar. Feedback to the series so far has been fantastic, so don’t miss out the next instalment...
Posted by Helen Blowers
As a school we have a responsibility to report any positive cases of Covid-19 in a Bushey Meads student, even if they are working from home. In order to be able to fully support...
Posted by Helen Blowers
It may be years before we know the full impact of enforced lockdowns and living through a global pandemic becomes fully understood. But we do know living with teenagers has always been very hard and anecdotal evidence across the country seems to point to far more parents struggling with more extreme issues.
I wish I had an easy answer, and indeed I would welcome input from anyone who knows of any great programmes that have worked for them. In the meantime, please take comfort in knowing you are not alone. I have attached a great piece of writing, recently published on the Youngminds facebook page called Dear Parent. It is a very insightful look at how your children may be feeling and why. Youngminds is a great charity and its website offers a lot of support and information for students and parents (https://www.youngminds.org.uk/)
You can also receive support from Hertfordshire Mind Network or Signpost Counselling
dear-parentOne of our crucial teams at the very heart of our operation as a school and multi academy trust is our incredibly hardworking and talented IT Team. Their expertise helps keep our...
It is always good to hear positive feedback about our approach to different activities and routines during these challenging times and I would like to thank all the students and...