We maintain close links with families to ensure that communication between the home and school is good and relationships are positive. We see parents/carers as vital partners in their child’s education.
If you need to discuss an issue relating to your child, please phone the school office on 0161 2250567.
Helplines and Resources
THE MIX: A UK based charity providing free, confidential support for young people under 25. Their website has a wealth of advice and support. They can be contacted online www.themix.org.uk or via phone 0808 808 4994.
42ND STREET: Offers support to young people aged 12 to 25 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Their support is currently being offered remotely online via their website www.42ndstreet.org.uk).
MIND: Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. There is further information on their website www.mind.org.uk) where there is also the facility to speak to someone online or via telephone (0300 123 3393).
SAMARITANS: “If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do”. Samaritans can be contacted vis phone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. They also have a self-help app.
WINSTONS WISH Provides free digital bereavement information and support for children and young people across the UK who are grieving the death of someone important to them. https://winstonswish.org/
CHILD BEREAVEMENT UK: Rebuilding lives together www.childbereavementuk.org 08000288840.
CHILDLINE: Available to help anyone under the age of 19 in the UK with any issue they are going through. More information is on their website www.childline.org.uk) or they can be contacted via phone 0800 1111.
Below are a range of resources that parents might find helpful:
The Anxious Child – Information for parents and carers
Keeping Your Cool – Helping parents and carers manage anger
Coping with Self Harm Brochure
Trauma Resource Leaflet – The Children’s Society
The Proud Trust – LGBT Coming Out Leaflet
Making Sense of Sensory Behaviour
Living with Neurological Symptoms in Childhood
Guide to Living with Worry Amidst Global Uncertainty
A Parent’s Guide to Depression
LGBTQ+:
EACH: www.eachaction.org.uk
Pace: www.pacehealth.org.uk
Schools Out: www.schools-out.org.uk
The Proud Trust www.theproudtrust.org
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND):
Changing Faces: www.changingfaces.org.uk
Mencap: www.mencap.org.uk
DfE: SEND code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
Racism and Hate:
Anne Frank Trust: www.annefrank.org.uk
Kick it Out: www.kickitout.org
Report it: www.report-it.org.uk
Stop Hate: www.stophateuk.org
Show Racism the Red Card: www.srtrc.org/educational
General
Restorative Justice Council: www.restorativejustice.org.uk
The Diana Award: www.diana-award.org.uk
Victim Support: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Carers: www.youngcarers.net