Want a way to help your school's parents feel special during this CV-19 time?
The CHEW CV-19 Partnership is a short-term project. A bespoke, creative, considered and appropriately supportive response, to enable school leaders to support their children, by resourcing their parents in a new and innovative way through these weeks – for as long as this situation goes on.
Do we understand?
There are many families struggling with the current situation. Whilst the most vulnerable are still having essential regular contact from CFSW or Social Workers and School staff, there are hundreds who are not.
The long-term impact of this pandemic on children is obviously unknown at the moment – what I do know (from decades of experience in this field) is that parents often struggle to understand their children’s behaviour.
Children who are living through an experience that has turned their daily routine upside down and stopped them being able to do some of their favourite things and visit their favourite people, will be trying to express themselves in ways that they NEED their people to understand.
In 2017, 1 in 8 children had a diagnosable mental health condition.
How we respond to children now will impact the statistics for 2021.
Imagine this...
Picture one of your parents at the end of another exhausting day in isolation with their children. Taking solace in their phone, they find the message from you. One simple click and they watch a short video that makes sense, brings insight, reassurance and hope for tomorrow - and the next day.
Imagine how they might feel listening to a short video from a Children's Mental Health Expert, but made just for them - because you arranged it.
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Imagine their relief as they understand what's behind the 'odd' stuff they are experiencing with their child.
Imagine their appreciation of the gentle expert guidance in what they can do differently tomorrow to support their child.
Imagine their gratitude that you provided this support for them.
STANDING WITH YOU
Why Claire Wilson?
It is really important in these days that your community is supported with advice from people who really understand the intricacies of what your children might be going through.
Claire Wilson is an expert in children’s mental health, a qualified and experienced trauma specialist.
- She is also a qualified teacher, and an experienced children’s therapist working for over 12 years, with highly complex cases.
- She has been a Therapeutic Adviser to primary schools for over 9 years.
- Her book GROUNDED : Discovering the Missing Piece in the Puzzle of Children’s Behaviour is on it’s third print run and has been hailed a “must-read” by parents, teachers and therapists in over 28 countries.
- The impact of her TEDx Talk on Children’s Mental health has also brought hope and insight to parents and school staff around the world.
- She was recently the only British person, included in the line-up of world-experts who were interviewed in a recent international summit for parents, teachers and therapists of Bright & Quirky kids…
‘Advice’
on the internet is plentiful at the moment – but often adds to the overwhelm many are feeling.
It is generic and impersonal.
In so many ways this project is different.
Your parents will benefit and feel...
Cared for
That your school arranged these videos just for them, let's them know you are thinking and caring about them.
Clear
The video messages cover things they may be noticing in their children, why it is happening and how to respond.
Calm
Watching someone who is really grounded can help them feel calmer - good for them and their children.
Here's what you'll get
- Weekly video messages from Claire recorded, edited and produced just for your school.
- Short, chatty, respectful content that helps parents and carers to understand what children are doing at the moment to cope, and expert guidance on how to respond to support their well-being.
- Personalised videos, sitting on a secure web-page with your school name, logo and colour branding.
- Ability to buy 1 SERIES at a time. Each Series is 4 bespoke videos which can be sent out weekly to your community.
- Additional thoughtful support for your children, via their parents through these strange weeks... for as long as is needed.
"I have just seen the first video you made for our school. I LOVE IT! I am really looking forward to it being sent out on Monday."
Mrs Andrews,
INCLUSION MANAGER
You've Got Questions? We've Got Answers...
Is this just for UK schools?
How do our parents see their video messages?
We are already doing a lot to support our parents with phone calls etc. Do we need this as well?
We already have a Play Therapist, do we need this as well?
How many Series will there be in total?
Want to speak to Claire Wilson, Founder of CHEW Initiatives before you order your videos?
Please click the button to fill in your details and we will be in touch.
In her words...
"Helping people 'get' their children is one of the things I feel I was put on this earth to do. I have been doing this work in different ways, locally, nationally and internationally for over 2 decades. I'd love to stand with you in supporting your community too."
— Claire Wilson ~ CHEW Initiatives
I want this for my school. I have nothing to loose and potentially so much to gain for my community.