Parents

This section of our website provides parents and carers with useful information if you are considering one of our schools or have a child who is a pupil at our schools.

If you would like a paper copy (or any other format) of any of our documents on our website please speak to the school office, who will provide them to you free of charge. If you require further information about any of the items shown in this section, please contact the school and we will do our best to help.

 

Ready To Learn Every Day

Between 2013-2015 Family Action partnered with the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) to deliver the Ready to Learn Everyday campaign, jointly creating 10 leaflets aimed at School children to aid them in their everyday learning and home lives. Each leaflet only takes a few minutes to read and has fantastic tips for helping you and your child gain the most from school.

Getting the most out of school
Giving your child a helping hand
Independence and Responsibility
Online safety
Praise and Reward
Preparing for change at school
Self-worth
Speaking and Listening
Supporting SEND
Your child’s wellbeing

Help & Support for Parents and Carers

Anna Freud  National Centre for Children and Families – Mental health charity for children and families

CAMHS – An excellent support for children and their families Phone them on 0191 333 2 333

Childline – A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Phone them on 0800 11 11 or email them through their website.

The Children’s Society – We listen. We support. We act. Because we believe no child should feel alone.

Childhood Bereavement Network – The hub for those supporting bereaved children. Remember that bereavement occurs with things other than a death. A sudden loss or parting from a relative or pet, for example, can also cause bereavement.

County Durham Families Information Service Help for families with budgeting, finances and funding

Durham County Home Page – Find the answers to many questions on the County website

Durham County Carers Support Your local charity supporting carers

Durham County Welfare Assistance Scheme  Helps with short term support, or if you live on your own

Durham Foodbank

Get help if you’re self-isolating – Durham County Support & Assistance

MindEd for Families – Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together.

NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe – Support & tips to help you keep children safe. From advice on children’s mental health to staying safe online, support for parents and what to do if you’re worried about a child.

Samaritans – We listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us on 116 123  or email jo@samaritans.co.uk (this has a 24hr response time)