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29/10/2026

29/10/2026

28/10/2026

Dear all
Training this Saturday 31/10/26 9.30-11am is at st augustine playing field oakwood park maidstone kent me16 pitch A.
Many thanks
Lorraine Humm
07880907188

28/10/2026

SCHOOL ANXIETY VS SEPARATION ANXIETY — UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE

A child becomes distressed every morning before school.

They may cry, cling to their parent, complain of feeling unwell or become increasingly anxious as the time to leave approaches.

But what is actually causing that distress?

Is the child anxious about being at school, or are they anxious about being separated from their parent or trusted adult?

Although these difficulties can look very similar, the underlying reasons may be quite different.

SCHOOL ANXIETY

A child may be struggling with something within the school environment, such as sensory overload, friendships, academic demands, transitions or feeling overwhelmed.

Some children manage to hold everything together throughout the school day, only to release their distress once they return home.

SEPARATION ANXIETY

For other children, the difficulty centres on being apart from their parent or trusted adult.

They may worry about something happening while they are separated, seek frequent reassurance or experience similar difficulties in other situations involving separation.

And importantly, a child can experience both.

These are patterns to explore, not diagnostic checklists, and separation anxiety can also be a normal part of development.

WHY DOES THE DISTINCTION MATTER?

Because the support a child needs depends on what is driving their distress.

A child overwhelmed by the school environment may need adjustments within school.

A child experiencing separation anxiety may need carefully planned support to build confidence and security during separations.

And some children will need both.

This is another reason why we must look beyond attendance figures and explore the individual barriers affecting a child.

Today, I have published my FREE Barriers to School Attendance — A Practical Resource Pack. See our launch post for details.

Unlike my usual advice-based guides, this is a structured information-gathering resource designed to help parents and schools identify possible barriers, capture the child’s voice and work collaboratively towards appropriate support.

Because before we can decide how to help, we need to understand what the child is experiencing.

The Contented Child
Helping Children Be Understood

28/10/2026

Are you a confident driver looking to make a difference in your community? We're looking for volunteer drivers to give some of their spare time to support local people using our accessible electric vehicles. 🦼

By volunteering, you'll help people who are unable to drive or use public transport get to important appointments, social activities and shops, helping them stay independent and connected to their community.

Interested in joining us? Apply here: https://involvekent.org.uk/jobs/volunteer-accessible-vehicle-driver/

For more information, contact us on 03000 810 005, email [email protected], or read more here: https://involvekent.org.uk/how-can-we-help/community-transport/

26/10/2026

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍾⚽️

HARRY KANE wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or! 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Three Lions’ captain becomes the first English player in 25 years to win football’s ultimate individual prize. 👏

25/10/2026

Don't miss our Young Rider event next week! Aimed at 16, 17 and 18 year olds who are thinking about learning to ride 🛵 🏍

📆 Wednesday 28th October
🕙 10am - 12noon
📍 Charing Scout Hall

Full details below ⬇ We hope to see you there!

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http://www.maidstoneunited.co.uk/

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