Leicestershire & Rutland Youth and Family Services

20/05/2026

Join the team for Mug & Mingle, our communi-tea social group for all from 11am to 2pm.
Located at The Parish Rooms, Little Lane, Mountsorrel.
It’s completely FREE and open to all.
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10/05/2026

On behalf of us all,
I want to wish Good Luck to all those young people starting their SATs tomorrow.
I’ve spoken to a number of young people, some are stressed, some are confident but all are nervous.
Share this with your child and remember their mental wellbeing is more important than a grade. Today should be chilled, filled with love, positivity and support.
To all those young people, YOU ARE AMAZING and YOU HOT THIS!
Have a good day.
Ant 🐜

06/05/2026

☀️ Have you spotted our PICNIC IN THE PARK banner? A brand‑new event from Mountsorrel Community Team and you’re all invited!

📅 Sunday 7th June. From 2pm
📍 Castle Gardens (opposite The Sorrel Fox who will be open during the afternoon serving takeaway refreshments).
Bring your own:
🍽️Picnic🪑Chairs🧣Blankets
…and we’ll bring the vibes!
Join us for an afternoon packed with:
🎵 Live music all afternoon
🎈 Balloon modelling by Fantastic Balloons
📚 Ian & Tigger’s Storyteller Corner
🍦 An ice cream van (we’ll sort that!)
☀️ Sunshine (we’ve put the order in!)
🥪 Brewards will be taking orders for picnic specials, and other local cafés and eateries will be open as normal with tasty food and drinks.
💛 The day is proudly part of The Big Lunch 2026, celebrating community, friendship, and volunteering across the UK.
😁We can’t wait to see everyone coming together for a relaxed, fun family afternoon in the park 🌼

06/05/2026

Who’s up for a cuppa on us??
Mug & Mingle is our FREE communi-tea social group for all, yep FREE!!
All beverages, biscuits and when available cakes. Friendships, fun, and support Mug & Mingle aims to stop isolation one mug at a time.
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02/05/2026

Good Luck Braunstone Community Primary School
Discovery Schools Academy Trust Discovery Trust Extended Services

Good Luck to Braunstone Community Primary School on Britain's Got Talent this evening.
You can vote for them once all the activities have performed by scanning the QR code.
Let's all get our votes in and get this amazing group of young people as far as we can, they deserve it.
Discovery Schools Academy Trust Discovery Trust Extended Services

27/04/2026

THIS OBVIOUSLY GOES FOR US ALSO.

NOTICE
OUR IT ISSUES CONTINUE AND WE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ANY OF OUR EMAIL SERVICES AND LIMITED ACCESS TO OUR TELEPHONE SYSTEMS.
OUR EMAIL INBOXES HAVE APPEAR TO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING FOR AROUND A WEEK OR MORE SO WE HAVE MISSED EMAILS SENT TO US IN THIS TIME.
WE CAN BE REACHED BY 07979 031673 AND ANY EMAILS CAN BE SENT SECURELY TO [email protected]
WE HOPE THIS WILL BE RESOLVED ASAP SO PLEASE BEAR WITH US.
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26/04/2026

If you’re a young person living with a long term health conditions, here’s your opportunity to tell decision makers in Government how you use social media and mobile phones.

25/04/2026

Do you struggle with your mobile signal?
Leicestershire County Council is looking for residents within the county to report issues with mobile phone connectivity in an attempt to establish where funding may be required to improve coverage us all.
You can use the following link to find more information and complete the survey : -
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/digital-leicestershire/mobile-connectivity

12/04/2026

That heavy, "here we go again" feeling on a Sunday evening, after two weeks off, is incredibly tough🙈. It’s exhausting to start your week in combat mode before it even begins.
​When a child refuses school, it’s usually not just defiance; it’s a communication. They are often experiencing a "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat—be it social, academic, or sensory.
​Try this to navigate tonight and tomorrow morning without losing your cool.

​1. The "De-escalation" Phase (Tonight)
​If tensions are high right now, stop talking about 🏫. Pushing the "why" or the "you have to" usually increases their cortisol levels, making a rational conversation impossible.

​Validate, don't litigate: Instead of "There’s no reason to be scared," try "I can see you're feeling really overwhelmed about tomorrow. That’s a heavy feeling to carry."

​Physical Grounding: Focus on a low-demand activity together (a puzzle, drawing, or even just sitting nearby) to lower their nervous system's arousal.

​Ask them, "Is there just one part of tomorrow that feels really hard?" Sometimes it’s a specific class or a peer issue that feels manageable once named.

​2. The morning 🌄 (Tomorrow)
​If the refusal continues into the morning, the goal is to keep the momentum moving toward the door without the power struggle.
​Reduce Choices: Offer binary choices to give them a sense of control without the mental load. "White shirt or T-shirt?" "Toast or cereal?"

​The Compromise: If they are digging their heels in, try a "soft start." "Let’s just get dressed and drive/walk there. If you still feel this way when we get to the curb, we’ll talk to the teacher together."

​Maintain the Routine: Even if they aren't moving, keep the lights on and the morning sounds going. It signals that the day is proceeding, which can help some kids eventually "fall into line" with the habit.

​3. Investigative Questions for Later
​Once the "crisis" of the morning has passed (regardless of whether they made it to school or not), look for the root cause.

Social Anxiety. Fear of bullying, lunchtime isolation, or "getting in trouble."

Academic Pressure. Avoidance of a specific subject or fear of failure/perfectionism.

Sensory Overload. The hallways are too loud, the lights are too bright, or the transition is too fast.

Separation Anxiety. A genuine fear of being away from their "safe" person (you).

Remember, "You have got this." If you're feeling overwhelmed yourself, please reach out to us.

[email protected]
https://educationmentalhealthsolutions.co.uk/

17/10/2025

We are considering offering AQA A-Level Drama & Theatre for our September 2026 cohort. If you are a Year 11, and this is a subject you are interested in. Please email [email protected] for more information.