Calm Connections CIC

08/10/2026

Wahoo! We are one of the fab projects awarded by Live Well. 🎉🙏🏼

Our project is working with 5 schools to train * facilitators to run parent and carer support groups in schools.

We have our 2nd co-production meeting today and will be meeting 3 more school teams and their interested parents and carers. 👏👏👏

Tuesdays meeting was brilliant and we had so many rich conversations, ideas and suggestions as to how these groups will help both families and schools.

What do you think? Would you attend a parent carer support group in school? I’d love to hear your thoughts. 🤔

* Facilitators will be parents with lived experience and a staff member from the school.

14 community projects across Trafford have been awarded Live Well funding to help residents improve their health, wellbeing and connections within their local communities.

From fitness and creative activities to mental health support, music tuition and intergenerational storytelling, the projects will make a positive difference across the borough over the next 12 months.

Find out more 👇
https://ow.ly/RU8Y50ZVpUA

08/10/2026

A few things happening to support parents and carers in Trafford. 🙌

04/10/2026

We have another pot of funding in place from the Trailblazer fund, and we're really excited about this project 🙌

It's being headed up by our director, Sarah, and it's all about supporting people to find their place in the workforce.

This is for you if you're a parent or carer who has had to stop working to care for a child or young person. But it's equally for you if you've left university or further education and you're struggling to find work.

We can't really put into words what this programme will be like, because it's going to be unique to the people who join. It will be a co-created programme that supports everyone in the room.

BUT... It's all about gaining confidence in getting into work.

That work doesn't need to be 9 to 5. Work could be volunteering at a local charity; it could be a part-time role, or it could be you starting your own business.

The world is your oyster if you know where to look!

There are some rules; well, one: you need to be a Trafford Resident.

Places are limited to just 18, and we start in November. There will be 8 group sessions and also some 1-to-1 coaching. We're just confirming the location for 3 of the sessions; the rest will be online

If you want to be part of this cohort or have questions, then feel free to DM us or email me at [email protected]...

We really cannot wait for this 🙏

01/10/2026

It can happen to any family, even child psychologists, teachers, SEND consultants, etc.

We don’t need blame, we need trust in ourselves, observation skills, co-regulation and support (if needed) to help meet their unmet needs. 🙌💖

28/09/2026

I love the message in this!

If we can look through a lens that sees a child WE can change the world for future generations. 💖🙌

If you’re on board then give us a 👍

If you want some support to do this then get in touch.
[email protected]

27/09/2026

How often do we refer to ourselves as The Great Mother or The Great Father?

How awesome that we can use these challenging experiences to not only guide our children to be The Great Parent, but to emotionally regulate and grow together!

26/09/2026

So many of us will resonate and this trailer is likely to bring up a whole range of emotions. It did for me!

Let’s hope it encourages everyone around a child to come together and start creating solutions so children don’t suffer any more. 🙏🏼

When a system is in crisis, who pays the price?The trailer for th...

23/09/2026

I’m sure these findings won’t be a shock to professionals working with children and young people- but they should be.

Why are we letting this be ok?

1-4 children/young people are experiencing poor mental health and mental illness.

50% (I’m sure this figure has risen too) of these young people will enter into adulthood with the same poor mental. health.

Many of these young people will find employment, relationships, social interactions, etc a challenge.

Can we not see how this will continue to get worse for young people and young adults if they are not supported at the earliest point?

If you need to talk to someone about your child or young person then please get in touch with us at [email protected]

22/09/2026

Yay!! We have some great news!!!!

We have been funded by Trafford Live Well (Trafford Community Collective and Trafford Council) to work with 5 schools in Trafford to train 5 parent and carer facilitators to run support groups at their school.

We know this will help provide a space for the school team and parents/carers to meet and communicate openly, developing stronger relationships, providing helpful support for children with anxiety/EBSNA.

There are several reports starting to come out, showing the importance of strong school/family relationships to improve outcomes for children. We know this was one of the strongest elements of success with the recent ND work in Trafford schools.

If you want to know more, either as an interested parent/carer or school then email me at [email protected]

We have room for 3 more schools to be involved and the training begins in October. 🙌