Springwood Infant and Juniors School Federation
How we can help to support children's health and wellbeing
Low Mood/Depression: Understanding and Supporting Your Child
CAMHS Events
Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a NHS specialist service that aims to help young people aged 5 -18 years and their families who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who are suffering with acute, chronic and severe mental health problems.
For information and to book a place go to www.hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/events/ - some events have a small charge to cover costs, some discretionary free tickets are available - please contact the school if you require assistance to attend.
How to cope when your child can’t: Four one-day events focused on parents/carers
understanding their own needs, and learning strategies to look after themselves as they support a young person with their own mental health needs.
Tickets £25 incl coffee and lunch.
9.30am - 3.15pm
- Thursday, 8 May 2025 St Peter’s Catholic Church Conference Centre, Jewry St, Winchester SO23 8RY
- Thursday, 23 October 2025 Colbury Memorial Hall, 133 Main Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 7EL
- Tuesday, 2 December 2025 Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville, PO7 7AY
Embracing Autism: Three days that focus on skills and strategies, for parents, carers and professionals supporting an autistic young person. Hampshire CAMHS Colleagues will be hosting these days alongside parents / carers with lived experience.
9.30am - 3.30pm
- Friday, 14 March, 2025 Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH
- Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 Waterlooville Community Centre, 10 Maurepas Way, Waterlooville, PO7 7AY
- Friday, 14 November, 2025 St Peter Church Conference Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RY
Understanding ADHD: A day that focuses on skills and strategies, for parents, carers and professionals supporting a child with ADHD. Hampshire CAMHS Colleagues will be hosting this day alongside parents / carers with lived experience.
9.30am - 3.30pm
- Wednesday, 14 May, 2025 Thorngate Hall, Bury Road Gosport, PO12 3QX
- Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DH
PACE – Parent and Carer Events:
- Thursday, 27th February 2025 Basingstoke Queen Mary’s College, Cliddesden Rd, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 3HF
- Thursday, 26th June 2025 Andover Winton Community Academy, London Rd, Andover, Hampshire SP10 2PS
- Friday, 7th November 2025 Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Community Centre, Central Car Park, High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY 2025
Parent Support Groups - Sharps Copse Children's and family's centre
Parental workshops - online or in person
We have sourced links from the NHS and other organisations to help support children's health & wellbeing. We will try and keep all information up to date and relevant, but please do let us know of anything we have missed!
Fussy Eaters
- Help For Children Who Are Extremely Fussy Eaters.pdf
- NHS Guidance: Fussy Eaters It's natural to worry whether your child is getting enough food if they refuse to eat sometimes.
- BBC recipes: Fussy Eaters Got a fussy eater in the family? We've got 10 recipes that are sure to be a hit, including hidden veggie dishes, homemade fish fingers and a baked burrito.
Food Facts, Salt and calorie recommendations
- Food Facts
- How much salt should babies and children have? NHS
- How many calories does a child of 7 to 10 need? NHS website
- Healthy Recipes from Change4Life
Sleep Issues
- Sleep problems in young children Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep and will wake up during the night.
- The Sleep Charity Information regarding common issues e.g. self settling, changes in routine, feeling hungry or thirsty, discomfot, fear/anxiety, night time wetting and sensory issues
- More from The Sleep Charity Bedtime Routines, Bedtime Environment, Relaxation Tips, Diet and Sleep, Night terrors and Nightmares, Melatonin, Children with SEND, Babies and Sleep. Sleep Diary for Kids and Support for Teenagers
Exercise
- Sports and Activities
- Change 4 Life
- NHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
- Common Health Questions Answered NHS
Wellbeing
Five ways to improve mental wellbeing
Connect – connect with people around you: family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships but remember to keep to the Government guidelines on social distancing.
Be active – take a walk, jog or cycle or find another activity that you enjoy while also keeping to the Government guidelines on social distancing.
Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and confidence.
Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word.
Take notice – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.