We are absolutely thrilled that our free online course ‘Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Resilience During Lockdown’ has won a Love Local Award in the category of Best Virtual Class, Activity or Event, hosted by York Mumbler.
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In response to seeing the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on families’ mental health, Brightsparks, a York-based social enterprise, has created a FREE online course: ‘Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Resilience During Lockdown’. The course aims to help parents and carers of children aged 4-11 to understand how to best support children to strengthen their emotional resilience, enabling them to navigate successfully through these uncertain times.
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We’re looking for Casual Tutors to join our Learning and Development team!
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While year 6 can be a time of excitement for many children, it can also be a time of stress. SATs, the prospect of changing of schools and the possibility of moving away from friends can cause emotional stress to build in pupils. Our training aims to support children during this time of change by helping pupils to build their emotional resilience and increase their confidence and wellbeing.
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BrightSparks is very pleased to share that Sarah has joined us as a volunteer on our current Positive Futures Parenting Support course in Acomb, York.
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BrightSparks have been awarded funding to deliver our popular Essential Skills for Working With Children and Young People courses in Selby and Scarborough this Autumn.
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This contract will enable KIDS to deliver a wide range of regional support to disabled children, young people and their families, enriching their lives while giving parents much-needed respite from their caring responsibilities.
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City of York Council have commissioned BrightSparks to deliver a series of free courses for parents of children aged 5+ in York.
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BrightSparks and Social Vision have come together to create Tribe York, a new social enterprise providing space and support for start up businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators. Members of Tribe are supported by over 100 local business people, who provide two hours per month of support, mentoring and masterclasses, covering a range of topics from accountancy and tax, through to user engagement and marketing.
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BrightSparks have secured a £2000 grant so The Zoo can make the skatepark more accessible to children and young people in York.
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Community group receives £14,000 to organise Doncaster’s first Caribbean Carnival.
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Inclusion UK, a leading UK drug and alcohol treatment provider has commissioned BrightSparks to deliver its Commissioners Guide to Tendering to it's entire management and senior leadership team.
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Scarcroft School in York are looking for two After School Club Play Workers to join their team.
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Looking to find your first job role working with children? This could be perfect for you.
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Fulford School are looking for a part-time Behaviour Support Officer - a great opportunity for learners who have completed BrightSparks' Essential Skills for Working with Children and Young People course.
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New research from the Prince's Trust shows it is #TimeToInvest in young people's wellbeing.
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"I am delighted that Bradford have been awarded the money because it will result in a tangible difference for the most vulnerable people living across Bradford”
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In celebration of everything the National Health Service has done for us, they are asking us to host a tea party to raise money for the fantastic charities that help the NHS provide the best service possible.
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Thank you to Postcode Community Trust for funding BrightSparks to develop a toolkit of resources and information for school staff and parents about supporting children and young people to improve their emotional resilience.
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Acomb Primary School are looking for lunchtime relief staff to supervise the children while they have their lunch and play outside.
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