Local Support for Families
Local Support Networks:
At St Mary’s we work alongside lots of agencies and groups who offer support to children and families. Some of this support takes place in school and some in the local community. If any of these agencies are of interest you can get in touch with them directly or come into school and we can help you to make a referral. The agencies logo should direct you to their own website:-
MIND North Staffs
Younger Mind offers emotional support to young people – Service available in school
Cheshire Young Carers
Support for children in a caring or supportive role
Cheshire Buddies Scheme
Support for disabled children and young people
Visyon – Emotional Health and Wellbeing
A charity that supports the emotional health of children, young people and their families in Cheshire EAST.
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service
CAMHS have provided us with a list of useful websites and Apps relating to a variety of Mental Health concerns. The list can be found HERE.
Primary Respect Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Offering children the opportunity to take part in fun, practical and positive activities that help to encourage communication and citizenship skills – Service available in school.
Friends for Leisure
Helping disabled children & young people in Cheshire enjoy friendship & leisure
South Cheshire CLASP
Support for lone parents and single parent families
St Paul’s Food Bank
Referrals can be made by school for food parcels, please contact Mrs Murray
NSPCC
Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried.
Childline
Counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by the NSPCC
Operation Encompass
Police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse
CEOP
School Nurse Team
Offer advice and support, and to act as advocates for all children and young people whether they attend school, or are educated elsewhere. 0 – 19 School Nursing Cheshire East
EACH
0808 1000 143 – a free phone helpline for children experiencing homophobic bullying. Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
Parentline Plus
0808 8002222 – a free 24hr phone helpline for anyone caring for children or textphone 0800 783 6783 for the deaf or hard of hearing
CEC Domestic Abuse Hub
A single point of contact, information, consultation, referral, triage and case allocation for families affected by domestic abuse and those who support them – formally or informally.
ChECS
The Cheshire East Consultation Service is the ‘front door’ for access to services, support and advice for children and their families. 300 123 5012 (option 3, option 2)
Sal’s Shoes
Referrals can be made by school for free pre-loved school shoes and trainers, please contact Mrs Murray
Motherwell
Motherwell can provide free pre-loved school uniform and other items, they also offer a Baby Bank. Families can contact Motherwell directly or contact Mrs Murray
The Bread and Butter Thing
The Bread and Butter Thing offers weekly groceries at a fraction of high street prices, at the Underwood West Hub. For £8.50 they offer roughly £35 worth of food each week.
The Dove Service – Bereavement Support
Providing services to people within the community from the age of 4+ who are experiencing issues relating to bereavement, loss or life-changing illness