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  • Parents and Carers

    Family Support

    At our school, we understand that family life can sometimes bring challenges, and no one should feel they have to face them alone. Our dedicated pastoral team is always here to listen, offering a warm, compassionate approach and practical support for any families who may need it. Whether you have a small concern or are navigating a more complex situation, we are committed to working alongside you to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

    Please never hesitate to reach out - our   pastoral team will always be here to listen, guide  and support you and your family. You can phone the school and ask for a member of the pastoral team or contact the office at   school@stwerburghsprimary.com

    We recognise that different families may need different types of support,  this could be, and is not limited to: 

    • School anxiety or school refusal

    • Food voucher support available 

    • Uniform support

    • CAPO (Children Affected by Parental Offending) support

    • SEND advice or support

    • Parental support

    There is a lot of support for families including websites, books, videos, helplines on the below website:

    https://www.happymaps.co.uk/age-group/primaryschool/

    Other useful links for families:

    Advice with behaviour

    Domestic abuse

    Divorce and separation

    NSPCC

    Family lives 

    Childline

    Refuge

    Nextlink

     

    Gingerbread - charity for single parents

    Family lives

    CAFCASS

    Health and well-being

    Bereavement

    Additional Support

    OTR - mental health Bristol hubs

     Mindyou

    Young minds

    Sleeping - NHS

    Bowel and bladder issues - ERIC

    Macmillan

    Change4life

    Cruse - Bereavement Support

    https://winstonswish.org/








     
     

    East Central Best Start Family Hubs

    Carer support Supportive parents 

    Resound - community hub

    Bourne Family Project

    South Glos Benefits and financial help.