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The Parenting Team

https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/early-help/the-parenting-team/

Parenthood can be extremely rewarding and enjoyable. It can also be demanding, frustrating and exhausting. Our Parenting Team is here to offer help and support to parents and carers with children with SEND, to raise healthy, well-rounded children in a loving and stable environment. No formal diagnosis needs to be in place to access any of our services.

The Parenting Team provides a variety of services to families across Shropshire, as described on this page. To find out more you can also give us a call on 01743 250950, or email parenting.team@shropshire.gov.uk

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What Parents Need to Know about Streamers

Livestreaming is now a major part of children’s entertainment, evolving from gamers sharing screens into a booming industry with diverse personalities. While watching streamers can be entertaining, it comes with no small number of risks for children, such as misinformation, negative influences, and inappropriate content. With over 2.5 million viewers on Twitch – the current most popular streaming platform – at any one time, this guide highlights the potential dangers associated with watching livestreams and the importance of staying informed.

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Top Tips for Using Technology to Boost Reading Skills

The way we engage with text has changed dramatically over the years. Whether reading captions on social media, instructions in a video game or an e-book on a digital device, technology plays a major role in modern literacy.

To help struggling readers, many digital platforms offer tools that enhance readability by making text more accessible and engaging. There’s also a broad range of accessibility features available, such as screen customisation and text-to-voice technology, which may help children and young people improve their literary confidence. This free guide offers ten top tips on how you can help young readers engage in text and foster a love for reading.

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