Wellbeing

Jesus said, ‘I am the Good Shepherd… I know my sheep and my sheep know me.’ John 10.14

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Winter health update

As children return to schools and childcare settings, we expect to see many more cases of flu, COVID-19 and other infections that affect children’s breathing (known as ‘respiratory infections’). There also continue to be high numbers of scarlet fever cases, which can spread quickly, but can be easily treated with antibiotics. Geraldine Bruce, Head of …

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TWiGS Sessions for November 2022

TWiGS Forest School is part of our ‘learning outside the classroom’ programme. Learning outside the classroom is exactly what it says: learning which happens on school trips and visits off the school site, learning through special forest school days, and learning right across the curriculum in the school grounds and the surrounding countryside. We believe …

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Free Flu Nasal spray

Cases of flu have climbed quickly in the past week in England, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, say officials. People may have little immunity to flu after a break from the disease during Covid pandemic restrictions. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says hospital and ICU admissions for the respiratory disease are …

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New free Youth Wellbeing service

Hertfordshire’s children and young people, who are experiencing emotional health problems and/or their parents/care givers, can now use a new free digital wellbeing service, without the need for a professional referral. Asking for advice and help early is the healthy, safe, and positive choice for having good emotional and mental wellbeing – far better than …

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