In response to seeing the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on families’ mental health, Brightsparks, a York-based social enterprise, has created a FREE online course: ‘Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Resilience During Lockdown’. The course aims to help parents and carers of children aged 4-11 to understand how to best support children to strengthen their emotional resilience, enabling them to navigate successfully through these uncertain times.
Read MoreWhile year 6 can be a time of excitement for many children, it can also be a time of stress. SATs, the prospect of changing of schools and the possibility of moving away from friends can cause emotional stress to build in pupils. Our training aims to support children during this time of change by helping pupils to build their emotional resilience and increase their confidence and wellbeing.
Read MoreThis contract will enable KIDS to deliver a wide range of regional support to disabled children, young people and their families, enriching their lives while giving parents much-needed respite from their caring responsibilities.
Read MoreCity of York Council have commissioned BrightSparks to deliver a series of free courses for parents of children aged 5+ in York.
Read MoreBrightSparks have secured a £2000 grant so The Zoo can make the skatepark more accessible to children and young people in York.
Read MoreScarcroft School in York are looking for two After School Club Play Workers to join their team.
Read MoreLooking to find your first job role working with children? This could be perfect for you.
Read MoreFulford School are looking for a part-time Behaviour Support Officer - a great opportunity for learners who have completed BrightSparks' Essential Skills for Working with Children and Young People course.
Read MoreNew research from the Prince's Trust shows it is #TimeToInvest in young people's wellbeing.
Read MoreThank you to Postcode Community Trust for funding BrightSparks to develop a toolkit of resources and information for school staff and parents about supporting children and young people to improve their emotional resilience.
Read MoreAcomb Primary School are looking for lunchtime relief staff to supervise the children while they have their lunch and play outside.
Read MoreThe NSPCC have created a brilliant new online resource to help you keep up to date with the apps, games and websites children and young people are using most.
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