Support For Families
Support for Families
Useful Services for Parents and Carers
At St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, we recognise that families may need additional support at different times. The organisations below provide trusted advice and practical support across a range of areas.
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
RBKC SEND Local Offer
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/localoffer
Information about SEND services, EHCPs, autism, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, education, health and social care services.
Full of Life
https://www.fulloflifekc.com
Independent advice and support for families of children with SEND, including workshops, parent support groups and benefits advice.
SENDIASS (via Full of Life)
https://www.fulloflifekc.com
Free, impartial information and advice about education, EHCPs, exclusions and parents' legal rights.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Bi-Borough Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk
Early intervention support for children experiencing anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing difficulties.
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk
Assessment and specialist mental health support for children and young people.
Mind – Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow
https://www.hfehmind.org.uk
Mental health information, counselling, wellbeing programmes and community support.
NHS Every Mind Matters
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
Practical advice for improving mental wellbeing, sleep, stress and anxiety.
Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls
Angelou Partnership
https://www.advancecharity.org.uk/our-services/angelou-partnership
Specialist support for women experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, harassment and sexual violence.
RBKC Domestic Abuse Support
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/housing/personal-and-community-safety/domestic-abuse-and-violence-against-women-and-girls
Local advice, safety planning and access to specialist domestic abuse services.
Hestia
https://www.hestia.org
Support for adults and families experiencing domestic abuse, including refuge accommodation and advocacy.
Al-Hasaniya
https://www.al-hasaniya.org.uk
Specialist domestic abuse support for Arab and Muslim women.
African Women's Care
https://africanwomencare.org.uk
Advocacy, immigration advice and domestic abuse support for African women and families.
The Haven Paddington
https://www.thehavens.org.uk
Confidential NHS support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault or rape.
Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk
Advice for parents on safeguarding, abuse prevention, healthy relationships and child protection.
Childline
https://www.childline.org.uk
Free confidential support for children and young people.
CEOP Safety Centre
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
Information about online exploitation, reporting concerns and staying safe online.
Online Safety
Internet Matters
https://www.internetmatters.org
Advice for parents about social media, gaming, screen time and parental controls.
National Online Safety
https://nationalonlinesafety.com
Parent guides on popular apps, games and online safety.
Parenting and Family Support
RBKC Family Information Hub
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/family-information-hub
Information about childcare, education, family activities, parenting advice and financial support.
RBKC Family Hubs & Early Help
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/family-information-hub
Support for families through parenting programmes, Early Help and local community services.
Family Lives
https://www.familylives.org.uk
Confidential parenting advice, family support and a national helpline.
Health and Wellbeing
NHS Healthier Together
https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk
Trusted NHS advice on childhood illnesses, emotional wellbeing and knowing when to seek medical help.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Services: 999
Police (Non-Emergency): 101
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111