We believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and their families. Below are the key ways we work together to provide support:

Inclusion and Family Support Worker                                                                           

Our Inclusion and Family Support Worker is here to support both pupils and families. They:

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, offering practical advice, emotional support, and guidance on family life.

• Help families access local services, wellbeing resources, and specialist support when needed.

Our Inclusion and Family Support Worker acts as a bridge between home and school to make sure families feel heard, supported, and connected.

Mental Health Support Team (MHST)                                                                       

Our school works with the Mental Health Support Team to provide additional emotional wellbeing support. Through this partnership, we can

• Offer school-based sessions for families who need targeted support with feelings such as anxiety, low mood, or worry.

• Provide guidance and resources for parents on how to support their child at home. 

Parents can be involved in this process and are supported throughout.

Parent workshops and wellbeing sessions 

We regularly offer workshops, coffee mornings, and information sessions for parents and carers on topics such as:

• Understanding and supporting emotional wellbeing

• Practical strategies for managing behaviour and anxiety

• Building resilience and positive routines at home

These sessions are designed to equip families with skills and confidence, as well as opportunities for family networking.

Clear Communication and Signposting

We ensure parents and carers are informed about:

• The school’s whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing

• Local services and organisations that provide extra support, signposting to external support services

• Internal support options and who to contact for help

We share this information through newsletters, ClassDojo, emails, our website, and parent events.

The following trusted organisations offer information, guidance, and support to help parents and carers look after their emotional wellbeing, manage everyday pressures, and build resilience. Looking after your own wellbeing is an important step in supporting your child’s mental health and emotional development.

Helplines & Immediate Support:

• Samaritans: Call 116 123 for 24/7 confidential emotional support.
• Shout: Text 85258 for 24/7 text-based crisis support.
• Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 for confidential advice and support.

Key Mental Health Support & Information:

• The Anna Freud Centre offers an accessible information hub with practical self-care strategies for parents and carers. Their resources include guidance on managing stress, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, and maintaining positive mental health within family life.

• Better Help: Every Mind Matters, part of the NHS, offers simple tools, tips, and personalised support plans to help adults look after their mental wellbeing. Parents and carers can access advice on managing stress, improving sleep, coping with anxiety, and maintaining good mental health during busy family life.

• Bupa offers clear, easy-to-understand health information for parents and carers, covering emotional wellbeing, stress management, sleep, and maintaining healthy family routines. Their guidance supports parents in looking after their own wellbeing while balancing the demands of family life.

• Mental Health Foundation provides practical, evidence-based guidance to support parents’ and carers’ mental health and wellbeing. Their resources help families understand mental health, manage stress and anxiety, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy habits that support positive wellbeing at home.

• Mind’s parenting pages offer advice and reassurance for parents and carers who are living with a mental health condition. Their guidance helps parents understand how their mental health may affect family life, reduce feelings of isolation, and find support to care for both themselves and their children.

• The Charlie Waller Trust offers a wide range of mental health resources for parents and carers, including access to the PLACE support network. Their directory helps families find trusted information, guidance, and local and national support services, ensuring parents feel informed, connected, and supported.

We understand that some families may face additional or complex challenges that can affect mental health and wellbeing. The organisations below offer specialist advice, reassurance, and practical support for parents, carers, and families in specific circumstances.

• Carers UK provides advice, information, and support for people caring for a family member or friend with a physical or mental health condition, disability, or additional need. Their resources help carers manage their wellbeing while balancing caring responsibilities.

• Family Rights Group offers independent advice and support for families involved with children’s services or social care. Their guidance helps parents understand their rights, make informed decisions, and feel supported during challenging times.

• The PANDAS Foundation supports parents experiencing pre- or postnatal depression and anxiety. They offer information, peer support, and helplines to help parents feel understood and supported during pregnancy and the early years of parenthood.

• Support for Families Experiencing Domestic Abuse - If you or your children are experiencing domestic abuse, confidential help and support are available.

  *Refuge provides information and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

         They run the Free 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline:                               📞 0808 2000 247
         🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk

        *Respect provides support for men experiencing domestic abuse. Their             confidential helpline allows male victims to speak with trained,                             professional advisers:
        📞 0808 801 0327
        🌐 mensadviceline.org.uk