A Poem by Naomi
“We have been through a lot, but the sun has always been there to give us hope, faith, and reassurance that things always get better. I hope others might feel inspired to express something that is true for them because I believe self-expression and any form of creativity heals our troubles and also helps us connect with other people that we can relate to and feel good with.”
The Women’s Enterprise Hub
The Women’s Enterprise Hub, Sparkbrook, is supporting the local community in and around Ladypool Road by providing food parcels.
For more details or information on how you can get involved contact Mariam on mariam.yate@i-se.co.uk or call 0121 663 1711.
Mental Health Support
Finding the current Coronavirus situation difficult to deal with?
A new range of mental health support services are available to support those living in Birmingham and Solihull.
Kooth
Kooth is being provided now as a free, safe, and anonymous service to support young people’s emotional and mental health in Birmingham.
With the current situation that we all find ourselves in, young people will need support more than ever managing their mixed and conflicting emotions.
Midland Mencap Wellbeing Workshops
Wellbeing Workshops by Midland Mencap
Week Commencing 4th of May – Hosted on Zoom
Places are limited, please contact Erin Lacey to book a place.
Erin.Lacey@midlandmencap.org.uk or call 07912268965
Learning during Lockdown
Recently a parent sent me a WhatsApp message. “Thank you, Hafsha. We have just visited Buckingham Palace and the Taj Mahal – all in one afternoon! Tomorrow, we are off to see the Pyramids! Thank you!”
The message connected with me on so many different fronts. Firstly, I pondered at the amazing ways technology has enriched our lives. Imagine visiting both these wonderful palaces in a lifetime, never mind in the same afternoon during lockdown! Imagine stepping into the footsteps of those who walked before. How did they live? How did they heat the rooms? What did they eat? How did they home school their children?
I also thought about the learning opportunities and the rich conversations that followed the virtual visits. The pictures drawn, the stories written, the role plays that filled rooms with laughter and the wonderful memories created in a time of so much chaos and worry.
Let’s Talk About St. Paul’s School
A short video describing the work we do with our pupils and the positive benefits it has on their lives.
