Support for our Families
We are committed to supporting all of our families and recognise that everyone may need signposting to a support organisation from time to time. This page brings together a range of local services and organisations that can offer support, advice and guidance.
Here you will find useful information on services available to our community which provide practical help, emotional support and guidance for a variety of situations.
Whether you are looking for advice, financial support, or someone to talk to, we hope you find this information helpful. Please remember that the school is always here to support you, and we encourage you to reach out if you need any further assistance.
Disclaimer: External links are shared in good faith; we do not control or endorse their content.
Family Support and Parenting
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The Family Support Worker duty line is open Monday to Friday 9-4 apart from the Bank Holidays. The number is 01926 412 412.
The Family Information Service Duty Line is 01926 742 274
Family Support Drop In Sessions can be booked through the website. https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families/service-changes-children-families/2?documentId=287&categoryId=20045
Parenting Programmes can be accessed through the website.. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/warwickshire-children-and-families-17595309993 -
Family Information Service (FIS)
The FIS provides advice, information and signposting for families with children aged 0–25, including support with:
Parenting and family relationships
Childcare and funded early education
SEND support
Health, wellbeing, housing and finances
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families
01926 742274 / 0800 408 1558
fis@warwickshire.gov.uk -
- CBeebies Parenting Website
- Childline Info and Advice
- CWise - Guidance for Parents and Carers
- Family Action - Self Help
- Family Lives Helpline - 0808 800 2222
- NSPCC - Advice for Families
- Parenting Project - Groups
- Parenting Project - Parent Mentors
Activities & Programmes
Addiction Support
Adoption Support
Bereavement Support
- Child Bereavement UK
- Childline - When someone dies
- Cruse Bereavement Support - National
- Cruse Bereavement Support - Warwickshire
- Evelyns Gift
- Freddie's Wish
- Guys Gift - Support for Children in Warks
Child Safeguarding
Children & Family Centres
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Local centres across Warwickshire offering:
Parenting courses and workshops
Stay and play sessions
One-to-one family support
Outreach support when required -
Stratford Children and Family Centre
Drayton Avenue, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9PB
01789 266624
stratforddistrictcfcadmins@barnardos.org.uk (central email for Stratford District centres)Available Monday–Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm - This Children and Family Centre is part of the local network of centres delivered in partnership with Barnardo’s on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, providing family support, activities and services for children, young people, parents and carers.
Crisis & Helplines
- Childline: 0800 1111
- Cruse Bereavement Support - 07730 216700
- NSPCC
- RISE: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services Warwickshire
RISE Crisis Team: 08081 966798
The RISE Navigation Hub: 0300 200 2021 - Samaritans
jo@samaritans.org
Telephone number: 116123
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
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Self-harm: crisis and non-crisis support for adults - Warwickshire
08081 966798 - Suicide prevention, information, advice and resources - Warwickshire
- The Calmzone Suicide Prevention Helpline
- Togetherall - In Crisis
- Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA)
Domestic Abuse Support
- National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV): 0800 970 2070
- REFUGE National - 0800 408 1552
- Refuge Domestic Violence Service Warwickshire - 0800 408 1552
Financial & Practical Support
- Community Grocery
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Foodbank - Stratford Upon Avon, with the Trussell Trust
07736929025
info@stratforduponavon.foodbank.org.uk
https://stratforduponavon.foodbank.org.uk/ - Help with moving from benefits to work
- Homelessness in Stratford Upon Avon
- Jobcentre Plus Support
- Job Help - CV Support
Fostering Support
- Fosterline - Already Fostering
Health & Wellbeing Support
- Childline Toolbox
- Compass - Connect for Health - School Nursing Service
- Compass - Services to Improve Health and Wellbeing
- ELSA Support
- ERIC - The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity
- Lifespace
- Mind - Warwickshire
- NHS Better Health
- Parenting Project - Counselling for parents/carers
- Parenting Project - Family Wellbeing Support
- Snowford Grange Counselling and Psychotherapy - (Private Services) Personal Counselling for Children and Adolescents
- Snowford Grange Counselling and Psychotherapy - (Private Services) Personal Counselling for Parents
- Speech and Language Support - National
- Speech and Language Support - Warwickshire
- Standing in the GAP - Supporting children to manage their emotions
- Talking Therapies - NHS
- The Calm Zone
- Togetherall
- Warwickshire Child and Family Wellbeing
- Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice
- Young Minds
Online Safety
Please visit our dedicated page for more information.
Parenting Courses
- Anna Freud -Emotional Based Parenting Support
- Eventbrite - Booking Warwickshire Courses
- Family Lives Parenting Courses
- Parenting Courses with Warwickshire
- Solihull Approach - all free though accessing above link BEAR is password
There are also courses for adults on topics including understanding relationships and trauma, for teenagers including understanding your brain and feelings, and courses for professionals including understanding attachment and trauma.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Please visit our dedicated SEND page for more information
Wellbeing
Do you know of any additional support?
If you are aware of any additional support organisations or links for parental advice, please email us at admin3204@welearn365.com and we would be delighted to add the information to this page.
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