The Queen’s passing has no doubt brought up questions from children, who for the first time are encountering the loss of someone they ‘knew’. While it may seem unnecessary to talk about the Queen dying with kids, this may be…
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Back to school week – Top Tips for parents and carers
It’s that time again: up and down the country parents are ironing uniforms, sticking name tags on to blazers and packing pencil cases. But how are our children feeling? For some, the return to school- or start of school- brings…
A message from Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars to parents on supporting your child’s return to school
As children prepare to return to school next week, Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars shares how you can support your child with any concerns they have about walking through those school gates after their long summer break. Watch the short video…
How to help your child transition to secondary school
At the end of the summer, many children across the country will be leaving the cosy atmosphere of their primary school behind as they start secondary school, with new social dynamics and a heavier approach to education. ‘The transition to…
Free & low cost activity ideas for you and your child
With the end of the summer break approaching, we’ve rounded up some great ideas for last-minute activities that cost next to nothing to help you keep your little ones entertained for the final few weeks before they return to school.…
Karaoke, rides and silent discos: How one festival provides life-changing freedom for Young Carers
In July, Spurgeons took 37 of our Young Carers to the Young Carers Festival at Fairthorne Manor. The annual festival is a huge event, with over 850 young carers from around the country coming together for a weekend of activities…
A message from Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars to parents on the eve of results day 2022
As children up and down the country prepare for A-Level and GCSE results day tomorrow and next week, Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars shares how he is preparing as a parent of a child due to receive their results and offers…
Exam Result Disappointment – What not to say!
On Thursday 18th August, students all around the country will be finding out their A-Level exam results followed by GCSE results day on 25th August. Despite the joyous A* students that celebrate triumphantly in newspaper photos, the majority of students…
Over 70 organisations call for urgent need to safeguard unaccompanied children
1,606 children who arrived alone in England between July 2021 and June 2022 were placed in hotel accommodation directly by the Home Office, instead of in the care of local authorities where they could receive the support and protection that,…
Prisoner Family Visiting Services: A Mother’s Perspective
Jess (not her real name) had no experience of visiting a prison before her partner was imprisoned at HMP Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey a world away from the family home in Northern Ireland where she lived with their…