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• Rapid lateral flow tests for parents

  Mon 15 Mar 2021

  About 1 in 3 people with coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still pass it on to others. Regular testing of people without symptoms is important to help stop the virus spreading and protect your loved ones. As lockdown restrictions gradually ease we all need to play our part to help protect each other.

  The following people in England will have access to regular rapid lateral flow testing made available to them:

  • households, childcare and support bubbles of nursery children, primary and secondary-age pupils and college students
  • households, childcare and support bubbles of staff of nurseries, primary and secondary schools, and college.

  For more information about how to get your tests

   

  https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

   

   

   

   

• Hearing screen by the Kent School Health Service

  Wed 03 Mar 2021

  We have been asked to share this survey with you on behalf of Kent County Council who are reviewing the school entry hearing screening programme.

   

  Children in Reception Year are offered a school entry hearing screen by the Kent School Health Service in school or clinic. This year (and also last year) the programme has been delivered differently as a result of Covid-19 and families have been given the opportunity to opt into the programme if they have concerns about their child’s hearing.

  If your child is in Year 2 please complete our 10-minute survey by the 12th of March 2021, so that your views can be included in any future plans for the screening programme.’

  https://surveys.kent.gov.uk/HearingScreenParents

• Kooth- supporting the wellbeing and resilience of young people and is available for 10-16 year olds in Kent.

  Mon 01 Mar 2021

   

  Dear Parents/carers 

   

  You may have been made aware by school or a professional of a service called Kooth. Kooth is designed to support the wellbeing and resilience of young people and is available for 10-16 year olds in Kent. 

   

  Kooth is running free online parent information sessions in March, April & May.  The sessions are designed to help you understand how Kooth can support your child with their mental health and wellbeing.  Each session will cover: 

   

  • A Presentation on Kooth 

  • A Live tour of the Kooth site 

  • An opportunity for Questions & Answers about Kooth 

   

  Please click on the registration link for the date/time you’d like to attend: 

  Please ensure you register for the webinar of your choice.
  Date	Time	Registration Link	Zoom Link
  Thurs   11 March	7pm – 8pm	https://forms.gle/mAbgxFcjif6oobF78	https://zoom.us/j/92884092807
  Tues   20 April	6.30pm – 7.30pm	https://forms.gle/mAbgxFcjif6oobF78	https://zoom.us/j/93443057696
  Weds   19 May	7pm – 8pm	https://forms.gle/mAbgxFcjif6oobF78	https://zoom.us/j/92816481930

   

  Kooth provides a safe, secure means of accessing help via the internet.  By accessing Kooth, young people can benefit from:  

   

  • A free, confidential, anonymous and safe way to receive support online. 

  • Out of hours’ availability. Counsellors are available from 12noon to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm to 10 pm at weekends, every day of the year on a drop in basis. 

  • Online Counselling from a professional team of BACP qualified counsellors is available via 1-1 chat sessions or messaging on a drop in basis or via booked sessions.  

  • Discussion Boards which are all pre-moderated allow young people to access peer to peer support. 

  • Online Magazine full of moderated articles many of which are submitted by young people offering advice and guidance on a huge range of topics. 

  • No referral is required.  Young people can register for kooth independently at www.kooth.com 

   

  To find out more visit www.Kooth.com  You can also view a short video about the service by following this link: Kooth Video                                                       

   

  If you have any questions or would like to discuss what Kooth.com can offer, please address them to the school/[professional.  If you would prefer to contact Kooth directly, simply email parents@kooth.com. 

   

  Kind Regards 

   

  Karen Dawber - Kooth Engagement Lead