<![CDATA[Dane Court Grammar School News Feed - Family support]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk%2Ffamilysupport Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:47 GMT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:47 GMT <![CDATA[ Understanding the Amazing Teenage Brain - 18th May 2026 - 6-8pm ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/understanding-the-amazing-teenage-brain-18th-may-2026-6-8pm Parents/carers and young people are invited to a workshop called Understanding Your Teenage Brain. It will help you to understand your amazing brains and the changes that come with adolescence. We will also discuss​ strategies that you can use to improve communication and understanding between​ you and to regulate emotions.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:45:22 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/understanding-the-amazing-teenage-brain-18th-may-2026-6-8pm <![CDATA[ Less Stress Guide to Exams - 7th May 2026, 5-6pm ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/less-stress-guide-to-exams You are invited to a NHS Emotional Wellbeing Team workshop on exam stress. It will help you to understand what causes anxiety and will also discuss techniques that you can use to overcome anxiety for exams. Suitable for parents/carers and young people.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:47 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/less-stress-guide-to-exams <![CDATA[ NHS Emotional Wellbeing Team Workshops ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/nhs-emotional-wellbeing-team-workshops Please see the workshops that are being delivered by the NHS Emotional Wellbeing Team for Term 5 & 6.  For more information, email senco@danecourt.kent.sch.uk.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:08:15 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/nhs-emotional-wellbeing-team-workshops <![CDATA[ Community Parent Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/community-parent-coffee-morning We are delighted to invite you to our Community Parent Coffee Morning at Dane Court Grammar School on Friday 20th March, starting at 9:30AM.

The wellbeing of our students is a partnership between school and home.  This event will provide networking opportunities with our community partners who are able to support you through the adolescent years.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:34:26 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/community-parent-coffee-morning <![CDATA[ NSPCC - Anger management in children: how parents can help ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/nspcc-anger-management-in-children-how-parents-can-help Why is my child angry? NSPCC advice for coping with anger issues in children and young people from their team of experts.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:51:52 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/nspcc-anger-management-in-children-how-parents-can-help <![CDATA[ SEND and parenting support drop-in ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/send-and-parenting-support-drop-in For all parents/carers, young people, and children (0-25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities (diagnosed and undiagnosed) and for any parents/carers needing general parenting advice.

]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 20:13:58 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/send-and-parenting-support-drop-in <![CDATA[ Enhance wellbeing with family learning courses ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/enhance-wellbeing-with-family-learning-courses Enhance family wellbeing with Kent Adult Education family learning courses

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 09:01:40 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/enhance-wellbeing-with-family-learning-courses <![CDATA[ Exam Support Guide 2025 ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/exam-support-guide-2025 This resource has been developed by the i-Thrive and Participation team at Kent County Council,
funded by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:45:54 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/exam-support-guide-2025 <![CDATA[ Active Together - free holiday camp ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/active-together-free-holiday-camp Active together - free holiday camp - 17, 18 and 19 February 2025
10:00am to 1:00pm, Jackey Bakers, Highfield Road, CT12 6QX.

Click here to book.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:01:19 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/active-together-free-holiday-camp <![CDATA[ Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/free-digital-mental-wellbeing-support-for-adults-across-the-uk Anyone can be affected by an eating difficulty

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:35:13 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/free-digital-mental-wellbeing-support-for-adults-across-the-uk <![CDATA[ Police school surgery ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/police-school-surgery School surgeries are designed for students of all year groups to feel confident enough to come speak with our designated schools police officer.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:11:05 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/police-school-surgery <![CDATA[ Child Centred Policing - Parent Teacher Conference ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/child-centred-policing-parent-teacher-conference Our police liaison team has shared the following opportunity:
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first online workshop for parents and teachers.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:47:16 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/child-centred-policing-parent-teacher-conference <![CDATA[ Dangerous Christmas gifts ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/dangerous-christmas-gifts From imitation manufacturers, to sellers platforms like Etsy and to third party small businesses that use known provider logistics services, we're all trusting people ever further removed from us to provide high quality goods. Unfortunately this is far from guaranteed. Production firms abroad or within a 'cottage industry' may not have the strict manufacturing standards applied in the UK, or expected as industry standard. The Child Accident Prevention Trust has published a list of eight gifts most likely to cause an accident this year. If interested please follow the link below:

https://capt.org.uk/8-dangerous-gifts-to-avoid-this-christmas/

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:04:37 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/dangerous-christmas-gifts <![CDATA[ Family Lives ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/family-lives Online Parenting Courses

]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2024 17:23:25 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/family-lives <![CDATA[ The ABC online safety checklist ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/the-abc-online-safety-checklist Internet Matters supports parents and professionals with comprehensive resources and expert guidance to help them navigate the ever-changing world of child internet safety.

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 19:37:14 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/the-abc-online-safety-checklist <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Update - September 2024 ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/wellbeing-update At Dane Court Grammar School, we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students, parents, carers and staff.
We have developed a wellbeing statement in consultation with students, parents, carers and staff to summarise our ethos:

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:10:23 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/wellbeing-update <![CDATA[ SEND Parent Newsletter July 2024 ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/send-parent-newsletter-july-2024
    • ]]>     Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:08:41 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/send-parent-newsletter-july-2024     <![CDATA[ "Once is all it takes" ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/once-is-all-it-takes "Once is all it takes" - A family learning event

    Friday 30 August 2024 - Ramsgate Football Club - 10:00am - 3:00pm

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:14:44 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/once-is-all-it-takes     <![CDATA[ Margate Town Deal Coastal Wellbeing Activities ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/margate-town-deal-coastal-wellbeing-activities A range of free 6-week courses are being offered to families and individuals across the community to improve mental and physical wellbeing.

    Sign up here:

    https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/margate-town-deal-coastal-wellbeing-activities-3408639

    ]]>     Sat, 8 Jun 2024 08:23:50 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/margate-town-deal-coastal-wellbeing-activities     <![CDATA[ FREE activities for 13-17s over the holiday ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/free-activities-for-13-17s-over-the-holiday More activities and information about the programme can be found at www.cmk-cic.org/cmk-connect-programme or via our Instagram page at @cmkcommunity

    ]]>     Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:54:43 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/familysupport/free-activities-for-13-17s-over-the-holiday     <![CDATA[ Kent Money Advice Hub ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=31 The Kent Money Advice Hub is a free, confidential, independent, and impartial money advice service delivered by a network of Citizens Advice organisations in Kent.

    ]]>     Wed, 7 Feb 2024 07:47:39 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=31     <![CDATA[ Online relationship support for parents ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=27 Parents in this area can now access three online courses from the relationship experts at OnePlusOne.

    ]]>     Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:24:26 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=27     <![CDATA[ Kent Adult Education - free parenting courses ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=19 Kent Adult Education are offering a range of free Parenting courses are designed for parents and carers of children to help tackle everyday family issues and understand your child.

    ]]>     Thu, 4 Jan 2024 06:57:39 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=19     <![CDATA[ Training for families of children with SEND ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=8 The Education People have been funded by Kent County Council to deliver training to parents and carers of children with SEND from across Kent.

    ]]>     Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:06:16 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=8     <![CDATA[ Action for Children ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=6 Action for Children offer free advice for parents and carers of children aged 0-19 in the UK. They can support up to age 25 where a child has special educational needs.

    ]]>     Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:32:19 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=6     <![CDATA[ SPOTS ]]> https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=7 Information about a support and information sharing group for families, carers, friends of children and adults with autism.

    ]]>     Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:33:15 GMT https://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=4&storyid=7