Wellbeing Advice for Parents and Carers
Parenting can be one of the most rewarding experiences life can bring however it isn't always easy. If you are having difficulties at home please do speak to your child's class teacher or a member of the school's senior staff at any time. We may be able to support in different ways. Please see below for some details of organisations that may also be able to support.
Sharing Parenting
Sharing Parenting is an Evidence Based, Community Interest Company, based in Newmarket since 2009, working in partnerships with Parents, Carers, Schools and Organisations, Children’s Centres, Community Groups and the General Public in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, USA and the Middle East, delivering parenting support in the form of Courses, Workshops, Taster Sessions, One to One support and Community pop up’s for parents to gain confidence and knowledge in their role as parents, or professionals supporting parents, in a non judgmental environment.
The BEST thing you can spend on children is TIME. Sharing Parenting delivers inspirational programmes for parents, families and professionals, in a supportive, informal environment, created from a wealth of experience and passion for working with parents to support children
Click here for more information.
School Nursing
School Nursing - The School Nursing Service provides confidential advice and support to all children, young people, and their carers in a variety of settings. Every School has access to a named practitioner within the school nurse team who work in partnership with children, parents, carers, health professionals and teachers, promote and maintain good health of all school children, support a child’s specific health needs, enable all school children to reach their full potential.
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Contact Details: Cambridgeshire - 0300 029 5050 or ccs.cambs.hcp.schoolnursingdutydesk@nhs.net
Child to Parent Abuse
PEGS - is a social enterprise set up to support parents, carers and guardians who are experiencing Child to Parent Abuse (including those with adult offspring). We don't directly work with the child displaying the behaviours but have a network of partners whose expertise lies in this area.
Website: Child to parent abuse | Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS) (pegsupport.co.uk)
Rise - RISE is an independent charity that helps people affected by domestic abuse. We offer practical help for those whose lives are at risk.
Website: Freedom from domestic abuse | RISE (riseuk.org.uk)
YMCA - Family Respect Project, online referral form.
Website: Family Respect Project - Online Referral Form (jotform.com)
Newbold Hope - Are you worried about a child's difficult and dangerous behaviour? Does your child sometimes become violent towards others? Do the rest of the family sometimes get hurt? Newbold Hope is entirely run by parents who have been through this with their own child and our whole approach is based on what we know has already worked successfully in our own families and in thousands of others
Website: Home - Newbold Hope
Domestic Abuse
Shared Lives Plus - Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need.
We do this by turning Shared Lives care, and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with the right structures in place to support and guide people who want to share their lives and homes.
Website: Domestic abuse - Shared Lives Plus
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Partnership - Outreach Services work with victims and survivors in the community.
Please contact Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) if you live anywhere in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough and would like advice or support. DASS supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse of any gender identity and any sexual orientation.
Telephone 0300 373 1073 (freephone)
email DASSreferrals@impakt.org.uk
Website: Cambridgeshire County Council DASV Partnership - Local Contacts (cambsdasv.org.uk)
Early Intervention Family Workers
Early intervention family workers are linked to Primary Schools and are available to provide information, support and signposting for parents/carers. We are working virtually at present, providing email and phone support. Due to unprecedented demand for our service, we currently have a waiting list.
To access our support please email us with a completed service consent form (these are available from the main school office).
Housing
IMPAKT - With over 200 bed spaces of supported housing our mission is to end the revolving door of homelessness.
Website: IMPAKT Housing & Support