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A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger
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A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger

“A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger” is a valuable resource that offers a clear and effective approach to understanding and managing children’s anger. This book provides…

Safety Planning with Children & Youth: Domestic Abuse
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Safety Planning with Children & Youth: Domestic Abuse

“Safety Planning with Children & Youth: Domestic Abuse” is a comprehensive resource designed to assist professionals, caregivers, and individuals working with children and young people who have been impacted by…

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Stop Bullying – Kid Videos

The “Kid Videos” section at StopBullying.gov is a comprehensive resource designed to educate children about bullying through engaging and informative videos. The section is divided into videos for younger and…

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100+ videos teaching children social & emotional skills

PBS Learning Media offers an extensive library of over 500 videos focused on fostering social and emotional development in young children. These videos are thoughtfully curated to support parents, educators,…

Exploring Healthy Relationships: Resource Pack for 14-16 year olds
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Exploring Healthy Relationships: Resource Pack for 14-16 year olds

Introducing the Exploring Healthy Relationships Resource Pack, a comprehensive toolkit designed for 14-16 year olds. Created by young people, this resource aims to prevent domestic violence, promote healthy relationships, and…

Later Life Letters guides & examples
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Later Life Letters guides & examples

Later Life Letter by West Sussex County Council & Children first – Guidance & Examples The guide covers the following topics:  IntroductionThe Role and Purpose of the Later Life LetterThe…

Family Meeting Parents' Guide & Templates
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Family Meeting Parents’ Guide & Templates

The Family Meeting Parents’ Guide & Templates is a valuable resource for social workers working with families. It provides practical information, step-by-step instructions, and templates to support parents and carers…

Parents' Guide: Youth Violence, Knife crime & Gangs
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Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife crime & Gangs

The Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife Crime & Gangs supports parents in addressing concerning issues such as youth violence, knife crime, and gang involvement. The resource provides practical advice, facts,…

Parenting styles tool
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Parenting styles tool

The Parenting Styles Tool is a valuable resource developed by Cafcass to help parents and carers assess their own parenting style and understand its impact on their child. This tool…

Three Islands templates activity social worker children voice wishes and feelings
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Three Islands Activity guidance, template & record sheets

The Three Islands is a fun and interactive direct work activity for social workers and practitioners to engage children in exploring their preferences, views, wishes and concerns. This activity enables…

Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem
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Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem

Parents, Pints & Pills is a booklet created by young carers for young people living with a family member with a drug or alcohol problem. It provides valuable support and…

Stress Management Wellbeing Workbooks
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Stress Management Wellbeing Workbooks

The Stress Management Wellbeing Workbooks are designed to help individuals learn about stress and develop strategies to reduce worry and anxiety. There are four workbooks in total, each taking around…

Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist
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Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist

The Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist is a valuable toolkit designed to support social workers and practitioners in observing and influencing parent-child interactions during home visits. The toolkit,…

No Body's Perfect Worksheets (Body image & mental health)
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No Body’s Perfect Worksheets (Body image & mental health)

The No Body’s Perfect Worksheets offer a comprehensive resource for addressing body image and mental health. It includes worksheets for children and adult helpers, enabling them to support young people…

Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Parents
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Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Parents

Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Parents is an invaluable resource designed to equip parents and caregivers with effective strategies for preventing and addressing bullying. This guide offers a wealth of…

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Coronavirus – free resources for children

A Kid’s Guide to Coronavirus This colourful picture book gives children the answers when it comes to explaining what the virus is, how it spreads, and what they can do…

The 'Hurt Yourself Less' Workbook - self-harm prevention & recovery
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The ‘Hurt Yourself Less’ Workbook – self-harm prevention & recovery

The ‘Hurt Yourself Less’ Workbook is a valuable resource specifically designed for individuals who self-harm or feel at risk of self-harm. It aims to provide support and understanding by exploring…

Mindful Coloring A Simple & Fun Way to Reduce the Stress in Your Life
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Colouring books for mindfulness and relaxation

Positive Affirmation & Motivational Coloring Sheets The “Positive Affirmation & Motivational Coloring Sheets” combine art and mental wellness to help people feel calm, confident, and relaxed. With uplifting messages and…

I Gotta Feeling: Top Tips For Feeling Good Booklet, for teens
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I Gotta Feeling: Top Tips For Feeling Good Booklet, for teens

“I Gotta Feeling: Top Tips For Feeling Good” is a helpful booklet designed for young people seeking ways to improve their well-being and uplift their mood. This resource offers valuable…

"My child is..." parent questionnaire
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“My child is…” parent questionnaire

The “My Child Is…” parent questionnaire is a valuable tool that enables social workers to gain insight into the thoughts and perspectives of parents. This concise one-page sheet provides an…

Dealing with Trauma: A TF-CBT Workbook for Teens
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Dealing with Trauma: A TF-CBT Workbook for Teens

The Dealing with Trauma: A TF-CBT Workbook for Teens is a valuable resource designed to assist therapists in working with teenagers who have experienced one or more traumatic events. This…

All about me: Direct work sheets & activities (booklet)
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All about me: Direct work sheets & activities (booklet)

The All About Me: Direct Work Sheets & Activities booklet is an engaging and interactive resource developed by Socialworkerstoolbox.com. With 40 thoughtfully designed sheets, it aims to prioritise the voice…

How to talk to your child about knives (a parents' guide)
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How to talk to your child about knives (a parents’ guide)

The “How to Talk to Your Child about Knives” guide is a practical and informative leaflet designed to provide parents and caregivers with valuable advice on reducing the likelihood of…

Feelings faces: How do you feel today?
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Feelings faces: How do you feel today?

The “Feelings Faces: How Do You Feel Today?” poster is an engaging and versatile resource designed to support 1:1 direct work with children and young people. This poster showcases a…

Promoting Emotional Resilience in Children: A Resource Pack
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Promoting Emotional Resilience in Children: A Resource Pack

The “Promoting Emotional Resilience in Children: A Resource Pack” is a comprehensive collection of materials and information aimed at supporting the development of emotional resilience in children. This pack offers…

My Feelings Colouring Chart
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My Feelings Colouring Chart

The “My Feelings Colouring Chart” is a valuable resource that empowers children to explore and express their emotions in different areas of their lives. With dedicated sections for friends, home,…

Child and Youth Participation Toolkit (wishes/feelings direct work worksheets/activities)
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Child and Youth Participation Toolkit (wishes/feelings direct work worksheets/activities)

The Child and Youth Participation Toolkit, developed by Tusla Child and Family Agency, is an invaluable resource designed to facilitate meaningful engagement with children and young people. This comprehensive toolkit…

Alternatives to Smacking Children booklet by NAPCAN
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Alternatives to smacking, physical/corporal punishment (booklets)

Alternatives to Smacking Children booklet by NAPCAN The “Alternatives to Smacking Children” booklet, created by National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, offers valuable advice and guidance on…

Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (and Subscales) (RCADS)
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Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (and Subscales) (RCADS)

The Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) is a comprehensive self-report questionnaire designed to assess anxiety and depression symptoms in youth. It consists of 47 items that cover various…

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30+ tools for 1:1 work with children (assessment, planning & intervention)

The Kids Central Toolkit aims to provide workers and services with information, resources and tools to use child-centred approaches in their work with children, young people and families. The Toolkit…