A number of cases have recently highlighted the dangers of parents co-sleeping with young babies; risks are significantly increased if the parent has taken drugs or even a moderate amount of alcohol. The risk is associated with the possibility that the parents can accidentally suffocate the child by laying over them. As a result, the Children’s Public Health team are working closely with partners to ensure that accurate, consistent and clear messages are shared with new parents and families across the Wakefield district.

The Lullaby Trust are a nationally recognised organisation who have developed a number of resources and online training opportunities for professionals and those working with children and families; these are being used to support the roll out of information locally.

Wakefield Council will be supporting Safer Sleep Week (14-20 March 2022) which is the national awareness campaign targeting anyone looking after a young baby. It aims to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. You can find more information on their website here.

Red Nose Day will be held on Friday 18th March. Children can come to school in non uniform. Wear something red! - red clothes, red nose clothing, red socks, a red nose, etc! We will be again using a designated ParentPay page to mange our donations so you will not be individually assigned to a ParentPay item on your Account, simply follow the link here to make your donation. 

Today we received a certificate from Wakefield Hospice thanking us for participating in the Reindeer Run in December. We raised £235 so thank you to everyone who donated.

Please see the below flyer for details of a free parenting course for parents/carers who have children or someone that they care for who is displaying challenging behaviour. The course is being held at St George's Community Centre, Lupset.

The dates are to be confirmed. Please get in touch if you wish to attend so that they can keep you updated on (01924) 369631 or email info@stgeorgeslupset.org.uk.