Jan 25, 2020, SPIRE FM, Salisbury, England: Grant for Salisbury school will help pupils with mental health https://www.spirefm.co.uk/news/local-news/3029619/grant-for-salisbury-school-will-help-pupils-with-mental-health/ Pembroke Park Primary is setting up a special area called Thrive, where children can take some time out. The school's PTFA has been given a £500 grant towards the project from Salisbury Reds. They've donated to Pembroke Park as part of their Community Fund. WHAT IS THRIVE? It's an area of the school that's set aside for pupils to use when they're 'going through difficult times in their lives'. Lisa Davies from Pembroke Park said: "They may be going through a number of issues - perhaps their parents are divorcing or maybe they are suffering mental health problems. Our new Thrive space is a safe and supportive place for them to come to, where they will have the opportunity to relax and talk if they would like. "The backing of local companies like Salisbury Reds will help us to expand the help we provide here - as well as making this area of the school a lovely place to come to when children feel at their most vulnerable. We would like to thank Salisbury Reds for its generous support." "This is our pledge to support those living in areas where we operate bus services. It is important that we build strong relationships with local charities, clubs and organisations. "Thrive is a wonderful initiative - and I am delighted we are able to help with its development."
Childhood Lost
Children today are noticeably different from previous generations, and the proof is in the news coverage we see every day. This site shows you what’s happening in schools around the world. Children are increasingly disabled and chronically ill, and the education system has to accommodate them. Things we've long associated with autism, like sensory issues, repetitive behaviors, anxiety and lack of social skills, are now problems affecting mainstream students. Blame is predictably placed on bad parenting (otherwise known as trauma from home).
Addressing mental health needs is as important as academics for modern educators. This is an unrecognized disaster. The stories here are about children who can’t learn or behave like children have always been expected to. What childhood has become is a chilling portent for the future of mankind.
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