The Parent Hub - Planet Youth Highland

To watch the recorded session from 11th March 2026 please use this link: https://vimeo.com/1172904085?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

The session will be help on Wednesday 11^th March from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and parents and carers can register by scanning the QR code in the poster or using this registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0dc83b22-5d92-4d28-af01-fc6df6491ec9@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a

You can access the February newsletter here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/e1vF2IumfkEE4hFC?ref=Link&loc=mysways

In this newsletter:

• Highland Update
• The 'Improved Sleep for Secondary School Pupils Programme' begins next week
• Enabling conversations toolkit - a guide created by and for young people
• the Chat - a resource for parents and carers
• Substance Aware School Awards applications close on Friday 27th February - don't miss out!
• Training and Resources
• Contact Us

As parents we are our child’s primary and most important educator when it comes to how they learn about friendships and relationships, about growing up and puberty, and about being safe. By the time our children are teenagers we want them to make good choices in relationships, we want them to understand topics like consent, and to be safe when they are online and using social media. We can also help them think ahead and learn all they need to know so that when it comes to their sexual health, they are healthy, happy and safe.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has been incorporated into Scots law. The UNCRC tells us that the family is “the fundamental group of society and the natural environment for the growth and well-being of all its members and particularly children”. In Article 5 of the UNCRC we are reminded that parents’ guide and advise their child, so that as the child grows, they are able to apply their rights properly.

The Chat is here to help you to support your child as they learn about friendships, relationships and growing up. You can look for what you need depending on the age of your child, the topic they are interested in, or the questions they ask.

Go and have a look around - theChat.scot – the Chat is a resource for parents and carers.

https://thechat.scot/

Please be aware that the Planet Youth - Highland Community Fund closes this Friday at 5pm.

The fund is offering Third Sector Groups that work with children and young people in the 13 Planet Youth partner school communities the chance to apply for £17,000+ funding over 2 years to support the Planet Youth health improvement model at a local level. This could be through activities, support services or a particular project that aligns with the Planet Youth model.

The full funding guidance pack can be found within the application form which can be found here.

https://form.jotform.com/253634325473357

Hi!

We are delighted to share our January newsletter: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/IxXHuQLfD1nuAvjM?ref=Link&loc=mysways

In this newsletter:

• The Planet Youth Highland Community Fund is now open!
• Improving the Sleep Routines of Pupils - offer for Planet Youth Partner Schools
• Community Action Group Updates
• There is still time for your school to apply for the Substance Aware School Award 2026 (cash prizes!)
• Partners in Advocacy Vacancies
• Training and other resources
• Contact us

The Planet Youth Highland Community Funding application for Third Sector Organisations is now open!

This is a really exciting opportunity for the 13 Planet Youth partner communities and it will allow the NHS Highland Health Improvement Team to work closely with Third Sector Organisations across Highland to collaborate and work in partnership to develop and support the Planet Youth model at a local level.

This fund aims to:

Support the delivery of the Planet Youth model in the 13 Planet Youth Highland Partner School cluster communities across Highland.

Enable third sector organisations to employ or allocate a part-time worker (up to 0.2 WTE per school community) to support the function of local Planet Youth Community Action Groups. This is two year funding.

Strengthen community-led, data-informed action planning to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Enhance collaboration between statutory services, third sector organisations, and communities.

Please ensure you have read the Planet Youth Community Funding application guidance that is attached - all information to ensure a successful application is included in that document including:

Who can apply

Role of the funded post and intended outcomes

The amount of funding available

Information on the application process

Application Requirements

Assessment Criteria

Pease be aware - applications will close at 5pm on Friday the 6th February.

To apply, please complete this form: Planet Youth Highland Community Fund Application Form

Please can we ask for your help in sharing this funding opportunity widely across the 13 Planet Youth Partner School Cluster areas.

If you have any questions or queries about the funding, please either contact your local Planet Youth Facilitator (contact details attached above) or Vicki Clark on victoria.clark5@nhs.scot.

In this newsletter:

• The last Highland Update of 2025
• How to give the gift of technology safely this Christmas
• Keeping young people safe from substances over the holidays
• NHS Highland Young people's sexual health needs survey
• Ash Scotland - Youth Vaping - Understanding illicit substance vaping
• Real Roads Don't Reset - Driving Campaign
• Resources, information and training

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/dnsAIirGWXRS4qVw?ref=Link&loc=mysways

As always our November newsletter is jam packed full of interesting articles and free learning sessions for parents, carers and professionals alike.

In this newsletter:

• Highland Update
• Planet Youth Survey data - how will this be shared?
• Following on from Anti-bullying week 2025
• The Substance Aware School Awards 2026 are now open to all schools across Highland
• Resources and learning opportunities
• Contact us

Have you had a look at the Parent and Carer Padlet yet?

It is chock full of support and advice around many issues that may be affecting your children.

Let us know what else you would like to see in there!