Below you will find a list of useful organisations, services and websites that provide support for children, young people and families.
Whether you require advice about attendance, emotional wellbeing, SEND, online safety, family support, mental health or any other aspect of your child's development, these organisations may be able to help.
If you are unsure which service is most appropriate for your family, or would like advice about accessing support, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Telephone: 01952 386160
Email: admin.stpatricks@blessedec.co.uk
We are always happy to offer guidance and help you find the most suitable support for your child and family. Please remember that you do not have to face difficulties alone, and support is available whenever you need it.
Please see the links below for further information and support.
Family Connect
www.familyconnecttelford.co.uk
Family Connect is a free, confidential service providing, impartial advice, information, guidance and support on a full range of children's services available across the borough including childcare, activities, school admissions and finance.
Telford and Wrekin Mental Health Support Services
Mental health support services - Mental health support services - Telford & Wrekin Council
School Nurse Team
School Nursing (shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk)
The School Nursing Service promotes and supports the health and wellbeing of all school aged children from 5 to 19 years old.
Telford Crisis Support
TCS runs a baby & toddler bank and a school uniform pre-loved scheme. We can also help with home energy, re-homing, and provide support for bed poverty community projects, community events, and much more.
Telford Crisis Support – Volunteer led since 2013
Health visitors
Health visitors are qualified nurses who have undertaken further training in all areas of child health and development and are skilled practitioners in public health.
Health visiting service (shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk)
Citizens Advice
Home Page | Citizens Advice Telford and the Wrekin
Domestic Abuse Support
Domestic abuse - Telford & Wrekin Council
Women’s Aid
Help & Support | West Mercia Women's Aid (westmerciawomensaid.org)
Parent Education growth support (PEGS)
PEGs is 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.
CLIMB – Keeping children safe from exploitation