A new overnight listening and advice service for children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis has launched.

Night OWLS is a confidential support line for children and young people in crisis. Helping them and their parents and carers.

The service is available 8pm – 8am every day.

To access the service, call this number free 0300 2003900; text 07984 392700 or chat on www.wynightowls.org.uk.

Wakefield Families Together are holding a Parent and Carer Consultation in relation to 9 new ‘Family Hubs’ that will work with families with children from pre-birth to 19 years (or 25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). It is important that they consult with as many parents and carers as possible in order to find out what support and services are wanted and needed in each of the 9 locations across the Wakefield district.

The online consultation is open until Friday 28 January 2022. You can find the link here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at wakefieldfamiliestogether@wakefield.gov.uk.

We've been exploring all different aspects of 'Growing' as part of Science Day today and we wanted to continue the fun at home too! Have fun growing some ice! All you need is water and a freezer and a little time, patience and curiosity. Please follow the links to see how to do it. Be a scientist and take it further... once you've done it, can you think of a question to explore? Please send any photos to mward@st-peters.wakefield.sch.uk and we can share them on the website. Good luck and have fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQdLttUh_b0

Research shows that nearly 28% of pupils in Reception are overweight or obese, rising to over 40% of pupils in Year 6. 

The NHS Food Scanner App makes it easy for families to find healthier food and drink options. Please see this nutrition leaflet to inspire pupils and their families to make healthier swaps at home.