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…
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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…
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…
Keia: A Young Carer at University
Keia was about eight years old when she started helping her stepdad care for her mum. Joining Spurgeons Young Carers in Wolverhampton gave her self-confidence. Now at University, she looks back at how her experiences have shaped her. “Mum has…
Young Carers: A perspective from Angie Jones – Young Carers Service Lead
Angie Jones works for Spurgeons Young Carers as Service Manager in Wolverhampton and Deputy Manager for Birmingham and is herself a former young carer. She shares some insights into her work with Natasha Krywald from our Communications Team, also a…
When does too much gaming become a problem?
While we might have some awareness that too much gaming is bad for kids, it has long been unclear how much screen time is unhealthy. Although gaming has been hugely popular ever since Nintendo exploded onto the scene in the…
How to talk to children about the invasion of Ukraine
Images of fathers leaving their families to stay behind. Videos of explosions. Photographs of children harmed. How should we talk about the Ukraine crisis with our children? Our Fegans counsellors provide some suggestions below for engaging in conversations about the situation…
Case Study: Lucy – A Voice For Change
AFTER DISCOVERING SHE WAS A YOUNG CARER: 15-YEAR OLD LUCY BECOMES A VOICE FOR CHANGE Spurgeons Children’s Charity supports around 800 young people aged 5 to 18 through their Young Carers services in Birmingham and Wolverhampton. These young people are caring…