by
Kirstie Flack
| Mar 07, 2019
Artwork from children at the Orchards Church of England Academy in Wisbech is being used to promote services throughout Cambridgeshire that is provided to students moving up from primary to secondary school.
The School Nursing team from Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust visited the school and discussed ideas with parents and teachers about how they could create a leaflet which would help the children in their transition to their new schools.
Tracey Bingham, Co-Production Lead for the Trust said: “Our school nursing team work closely with the Orchards Church of England Academy and after we visited the school, the teachers organised a chance for the children to express their thoughts about what they would like to be included in the leaflet by producing some artwork.
“16 children drew pictures and wrote about what they thought is needed in the leaflet which included topics such as bullying, stress, healthy eating, sleep and general concerns about moving to a new school. Their enthusiasm was inspirational.”
From the ideas the children provided the Trust changed the entire format of their leaflet and made this into a simple flyer detailing all the information the children would need including the new 0-19 phone number where the team can be contacted directly. The Cambridgeshire 5-19 school nursing team offers advice on emotional wellbeing such as managing emotions, stress, eating concerns; healthy lifestyles including healthy eating, sleep, smoking; and help with puberty and growing up, focussing on healthy relationships, self-image and identity.
Families can call the duty desk number on 0300 029 50 50 where one of the team is able to provide help and advice or children aged 11-19 can text Chathealth confidentially on 07480 635 443.
Photo: Children from the Orchards Church of England Academy, Wisbech and Lisa Foulkes, Transition Co-ordinator and Pastoral Support Counsellor, being presented with their certificates and gifts for their artwork used to create the new transitions leaflet.