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Kiddies’ Cabin celebrates its 20th anniversary Celebrations Berkshire Healthcare’s Kiddies’ Cabin Nursery marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration that brought together children, families, and staff. Established in 2006, the nursery has spent the past twenty years providing a warm and nurturing environment for children aged from six months to school age. Housed in its distinctive purpose-built log cabin, Kiddies’ Cabin has become a familiar and much-loved space where generations of children have taken their first steps in learning, play, and social development. The anniversary event was a full day of celebration. The morning began with visits from a play bus, with more fun following into the afternoon, when an entertainment team led interactive songs, which ended with a conga involving children, parents, and staff alike. Each child and staff member had also created a handprint, each attached to a ribbon, which was then cut by the Trust’s Chief Executive, Julian Emms, as a way of marking the occasion.  The event concluded with everyone gathering to share a specially made 20th anniversary cake. Certificates were presented to both children and staff, recognising their role in the nursery’s ongoing story and commemorating the milestone. The day not only celebrated Kiddies’ Cabin’s history but also highlighted its strong sense of community - an environment where children are supported to grow, families feel connected, and staff remain dedicated to providing high-quality care.

Specialist Community Mental Health Service for children and young people Children & young people Support for children and young people who are struggling with serious mental health issues, like depression and traumatic stress. Go to service

Accessing our service When a child or young person comes into care, the social worker or out of area provider should email the referral documents to our service within five calendar days. These include: Part A form (if any details are missing, please note this on the form). Consent form. Parental Health form (Coram BAAF PH). Ideally sent at the time of referral, but it can be sent later as long as it's received before the Initial Health Assessment (IHA) appointment. If the child is looked after by a local authority outside Berkshire, we may also need an additional information sheet. Consent can be provided by someone with parental responsibility, a young person aged 16 or over, or a child under 16 who is Gillick competent (has enough understanding to consent). If no parent with parental responsibility is available and the child lacks capacity, or there is no interim or care order in place, the social worker should seek advice from their Service Director and the designated nurse for Children in Care. The consent form also allows birth parents to consent to share their own health information. Wherever possible, social workers should aim to get consent at the time of placement. If a child in care looked after by an out of area local authority moves to live in Berkshire, the social worker or out of area provider can notify our service by email. If the child requires a review health assessment this can also be requested by the same email address. Children looked after by West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham: [email protected] Children looked after by Bracknell, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead (AFC), Slough Children First: [email protected] Children looked after by another local authority and living in Berkshire West (West Berkshire, Reading or Wokingham): [email protected] Children looked after by another local authority and living in Berkshire East (Bracknell, Windsor Ascot and Maidenhead or Slough): [email protected]

Service Mental Health Support Team for children and young people YouTube video player: Mental Health Support Team for children and young people - Service overview Download transcript - mental-health-support-team-for-children-and-young-people-video-transcript.pdf Watch on YouTube

Accessing our service We accept referrals for children up to age 18 years of age (or 19 years of age if attending additional needs school in Berkshire). All referrals must be made by a Level 1 healthcare professional, such as a GP, Health Visitor, School Nurse or Occupational Therapist, or by a Level 3 care professionals such as a Paediatrician or Urologist. Your child will need to have a physical examination by a GP or paediatrician before a referral is accepted. The referrer must also provide evidence that support has been provided at Level 1 for at least 3 months, including advice on fluid management, healthy diet, treatment of constipation, and toileting advice. When we approve your referral, we’ll send a welcome letter to you, along with a bladder and bowel diary. Please complete this diary so we can find the best way to support your child. It’s important for us to know how much fluid goes in and out, as well as their bowel movements. Your first appointment will usually be a face-to-face consultation.

Accessing our service We accept referrals for children and young people aged 0-18 years who are facing complex and ongoing difficulties that aren’t fully supported by current services. These challenges may include: Multiple needs: when a child or young person needs support in more than one area, like both mental and physical health Persistent difficulties: long-term issues such as learning difficulties and neurodiversity needs Severe issues: problems that haven’t improved with usual types of support Family and social changes: big life changes, like family disruption, loss, or inequality Unsupported needs: emotional, mental health, or neurodevelopmental difficulties that aren’t being met by current services We also consider referrals where: It’s unclear what’s going on and more support is needed Progress is blocked due to cross-agency disagreement We have no restrictions on who can refer a child, young person and their family to our team. We accept self-referrals, referrals from the community, and referrals from professionals across education, healthcare, social care, police, and voluntary services. We ask that you have consent from the family/young person to make the referral. A referral can be made by emailing us using the contact information below. Once you provide us with initial details, we’ll send you a partially-filled form to complete. You can ask other professionals or family members to help you complete this information. Once we get your referral form back, our team will review it and get back to you with the outcome.

Water safety Up to 60 children drown in the UK every year, and most of these deaths could be prevented. Young children can drown in fewer than two inches of water in just 20 seconds. Babies and infants need constant supervision around baths, pools, ponds, rivers, and lakes. Children will disappear under the surface of water and not cry out for help. Never leave babies and infants alone near water, even for a moment. Learn more YouTube video player: Keep your kids live and kicking this summer