What is Family Help?
In Coventry we have a fantastic Family Help offer, which is available to all children and families that reside in the city.
Here at Barr’s Hill School we are proud to be part of Coventry’s Family Help Partnership because we recognise that sometimes children and their parents / carers need that little bit of extra help.
10 things you can get help with…
Getting a good education – Are your children finding life at school difficult?
Good early years development – Does your youngster need some extra support?
Improved mental and physical health – Are you or any of your children experiencing difficulties with health?
Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance misuse – Do you or any of your children need support with dealing with substance misuse?
Improved family relations – Parenting can be very challenging; would you like some advice and support with parenting strategies?
Child safe from abuse and exploitation – All children have the right to be safe, do you need some support with anything related to abuse and exploitation?
Crime prevention and tackling crime – Do you have any concerns with crime and its impact?
Safe from domestic abuse – All adults and children should be safe from any abuse. Do you need advice or support with this?
Secure housing – Are you experiencing challenges with your housing situation?
Financial stability – Do you need some advice or support with your financial situation?
There is so much help available, and we are here to support you to get the right help at the right time.
If you would like to talk to us in school just come to reception, call us or email and ask to make an appointment to see your child’s hub or the safeguarding team about Family Help.
Useful Websites
If you need some help but would rather look for information yourself or talk to someone else, please visit Coventry City Councils Early Help webpage: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/earlyhelp or the virtual family hub www.coventryfamilies.co.uk
There is also an interactive map with many additional clubs, activities and support for your family at the Voluntary Action website where you can type in you postcode and filter by activity https://www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/volunteer/all/organizations?search_radius=2
On this webpage you will find information, links, and the early help freephone number and email address.
Healthy Lifestyle support: https://www.hlscoventry.org/
Sleep support: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/
Healthier family support: https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/
Sexual health support: https://digital.thesexualhealthhub.co.uk/coventry-and-warwickshire
Stop Smoking support: https://www.hlscoventry.org/our-services/stop-smoking/
Drug and Alcohol support: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you
School Nurse services https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/
MHST (we collaborate with the NHS MHST service who provide early intervention for students facing low mood or anxiety)- https://cwrise.com/mhst/
Kooth- https://www.kooth.com/
Guardian Ballers- https://guardianballers.org/
Coventry Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Directory- https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory/124/local-children-s-mental-health-support-services
Need to talk to someone?- Student Self-Referral: Click here
Online safety advice: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Balancing screentime support: https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/creating-a-balanced-digital-diet-with-screen-time-tips/
Social Media support: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/social-media/
Fake news/misinformation support: https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/fake-news-and-misinformation-advice-hub/learn-about-fake-news-to-support-children/
Road safety: https://www.roadsafetysupport.co.uk/
Rail Safety: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/safety-in-the-community/safety-education/
Water Safety: https://www.rlss.org.uk/listing/category/summer-water-safety
Gang involvement signs and support: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/gangs-criminal-exploitation/
Anonymous reporting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless
Radicalisation support: https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/adviceforfamilies/
FGM signs and support: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/child-abuse-and-harm/female-genital-mutilation-fgm
Barr’s Hill School is proud to partner with many local organisations who provide excellent support to families on a range of issues. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school or reach out to one of the below directly.
Cost of Living – Advice and support around cost of living.
Food hampers by Langar Aid – please ask at reception, usually available monthly on a Wednesday 1-3pm
Food Banks – please see coventry.gov.uk/food
Clothing Coventry – support with free clothing https://clothingcoventry.org/
Energy Bills https://www.actonenergy.org.uk/
Water bills search ST water Big Difference
Free School Meals – Please contact your childs hub if you are not sure if you are eligible for this or visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/benefits-1/free-school-meals
No Recourse to Public Funds – you may still be eligible for Free School Meals but must apply separately than the above by completing this form. Please let us know and we will support you to apply.
Neighbourhood Family Hubs – support with a wide range of advice and support 0800 887 0545 coventry.gov.uk/applyearlyhelp
Parenting Advice & Guidance https://www.coventry.gov.uk/parenting
Housing – www.p3charity.org/services/coventry-families
Citizens Advice Bureau – A range of free advice and support www.coventrycitizensadvice.org.uk/
Domestic Abuse support https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/
Panahghar https://www.safehouse.org.uk/our-services/coventry/
Coventry Law Centre – Free legal advice on the below to anyone living or working in Coventry https://www.centralenglandlc.org.uk/
