Author: Stuart Field
Shropshire Council Parenting Support
The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Child SEND groups from April 2025 (poster attached).
These 10 week groups aim to:
• Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues
• Promote the development of parent/child relationship
• Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children
• Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong
• Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting
We are also offering free SLEEP TIGHT groups from June 2025 (poster attached).
These 5 week workshops cover:
• Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep
• Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try
• Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues
What Parents Need to Know about Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a highly popular multiplayer shooter that pits iconic superheroes against formidable villains. The game is free –to play on PC and current-generation consoles but does feature microtransactions that allow players to spend real money on cosmetic items for their characters.
While Marvel Rivals has been deemed suitable for children aged 12 and over, there are several risks associated with the title that parents should be aware of. This free guide offers more information on these safety concerns and lets you know how to ensure that children playing the game can have a fun and age-appropriate experience.
Dodgeball Update
Update written by Annabelle, Year 6 Pupil and Dodgeball Team Player:
“As you will know, we are a strong team of dodgeball players. We have already competed in the local Corbet School competition and won that. Then we moved up a step and travelled to Thomas Adams for the next competition. This was very hard but we worked together well and we won! However we did not realise what was coming next…On Friday 7th February we went to Telford Tennis Centre to compete in the Shropshire and Telford Dodgeball Finals and it was very exciting! Mr Field bought us some fluorescent sweatbands to get us into the mood. We played really well, winning three matches and losing two. We came second in the group so sadly we did not get into the final. With a few adjustments we could have won and we know how we can improve for next time. We played with determination and we worked very hard together so we are very proud of that.“
What Parents Need to Know about Online Relationships & Dating Apps
This free guide details the risks posed by dating apps and advises you on how to safeguard young people trying to use these platforms.
Dating apps have grown rapidly in popularity since their introduction, transforming the way many of us meet new people and form relationships. While these platforms are typically restricted to an audience of over-18s, there are still children and young people attempting to make use of them and exposing themselves to their risks – from online harassment to outright abuse.
As a parent, it can be daunting to navigate this complex and ever-evolving landscape, and to know how best we can support and protect youngsters who are accessing dating apps. This guide breaks down the risks associated with these platforms and offers expert advice on how to safeguard children from such online safety concerns.
