Support for Parents and Carers

At Thomas Jolyffe, we understand that from time to time, our children and families may need some extra help and support. The links below may help point you in the right direction with this. If you would prefer to discuss your worries or support needs in person, Miss T Gibbons, our Attendance and Family Support Mentor would be more than happy to talk to you. Appointments with her are not always necessary, but you may prefer to book a meeting date and time with her. Miss Gibbons can help with advice, support and signposting on all pastoral matters from school or at home, as well as making any appropriate referrals to partner agencies.

Warwickshire Family Information Service If you aren't sure what support you and/or your family needs, the Family Information Service is a great starting point. Our knowledgeable and friendly team will listen to you and help you access the services that can support you on 0800 408 1558 or 01926 742 274.

Warwickshire Connect for Health (School Nursing Service) If you feel your child might benefit from a referral to Connect for Health, you can either refer them yourself, or speak to the Inclusion Team to ask for them to do this with you.

The Parenting Project If you would like to discuss a Family Well-Being referral, or a one to one referral for your child to access support in school from a Parenting Project practitioner, please speak to a member of the Inclusion Team.

Childline A free, private and confidential service to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through, available any time, day or night. 0800 1111.

NSPCC Every childhood is worth fighting for.

Stratford upon Avon Foodbank If you find yourself in need of a foodbank voucher, please call the office or pop in to see Miss Gibbons, who will issue you a voucher.

Warwickshire Victim Support Services If you or a member of your family has been affected by a crime or criminal activity, you can receive support. The Inclusion Team can make a referral with you to receive appropriate support.

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247.

Early Support

The purpose of Early Support (formally Early Help) is to put in the right support at the right time so that problems are less likely to escalate to a point where the child becomes vulnerable or in need. Early Help is sustainable so that problems are less likely to re-occur.

Early Support can go beyond the support offered by universal services such as the GP or school.

Early Support is always voluntary and it aims to support families to develop strategies and strengths, resolve difficulties and prevent problems escalating to an extent that specialist services are required.

If you would like to learn more about how an Early Support meeting might benefit or help your family, please speak to Miss Gibbons, or any member of staff you feel comfortable in speaking with. We are all here to help!

For children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis contact the Rise Crisis team 08081 966798.