Useful links (Parents/Carers)

If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find the many web links below useful.

	Childwall Abbey School on Twitter
	The Fusion Project Aims to direct disabled children and young people into mainstream play and leisure provision within their community
	The Daily Mile “The aim of The Daily Mile is to improve the physical, social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing of our children – regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances.”
	Addaction “We’re Addaction. We’re one of the UK’s leading drug, alcohol and mental health charities. We believe everyone can change.”
	FRANK “Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.”
	Young Minds “We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties”.
	YPAS Leading Liverpool charity delivering mental health services for children, young people and families.
	Healthy Schools A government initiative intended to improve health, raise pupil achievement, improve social inclusion and encourage closer working between health and education providers in the UK.
	Forest Schools “A Forest School is an innovative educational approach to outdoor play and learning.” The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences.
	Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
	Face 2 Face at Alder Hey Parents supporting parents of disabled children
	Liverpool Autism Champions Spearheading a national campaign to the UK more autism friendly
	The National Autistic Society Accept Difference, not indifference
	ADHD Foundation Promoting inclusion in mental health, education and employment
	Downs Syndrome Association A charity offering help and advice for parents with children with Downs Syndrome
	British Dyslexia Association Offering a wide range of information for parents, dyslexic adults and teachers
	Young Epilepsy Better futures for young lives with epilepsy and associated conditions
	I Can A charity working for children with speech and language difficulties offers details of its therapy and education services in early years units and special schools
	Merseyside Youth Association Creating positive and lasting change in the lives of Merseyside’s young people
	Place2Be A leading national children’s mental health charity
	Healthy Families
	reachfor A social enterprise formed by like-minded organisations throughout England delivering services to young people and adults
	CBeebies Child development, pre-school learning and fun behind the scenes extras for grown-ups
	Family Maths Toolkit by National Numeracy Helping families learn maths together!
	Activity Village Colouring pages, puzzles, worksheets, kid’s crafts and holiday fun
	Parent Zone Advice for parents for staying safe online
	Words for Life by National Literacy Trust Activities and communication milestones
	Change 4 Life Would you or your family like to be healthier and happier? Click for loads of ideas, recipes and games to help you do this
	Bully Busters Anti-Bullying campaign
	Cyber Bullying Department for Education Advice for parents & carers on cyberbullying
	Love Reading 4 Kids Helping you chose the best books for children, from toddlers to teens
	Help Kidz Learn HelpKidzLearn is a collection of software for young children and those with learning difficulties to play online.