School Early Help Offer

Here at BCPA, we understand just how complicated family life can be. From time to time there may be situations where you need extra help and support. If things aren’t right at home, please come and talk to us. There are many ways in which we can help! Listed below is our school offer;

Taking the time to listen to children’s concerns. All staff are available to listen to your child about anything they would like.
Taking the time to listen to families. Sometimes, you might need to share information or have a difficult situation you need to make us aware of. We will listen. We have families too!
We have an effective SMSC curriculum which supports children and develops key skills not only for school but for life.

There are a number of support agencies out there who we can access or signpost you to if you are experiencing difficulties at home. There are also agencies which you can contact independently should you wish to do so, who might be able to help and provide the support for your family. Below you will find contact details for agencies that could help.

Self Help Services

NSPCC –

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Here are some parenting tips for all stages of your child's life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/

Young Minds –

Here is lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child - from how to encourage your child to open up about their feelings to dealing with mental health services. No matter what you and your child are going through, things can get better.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/

Teens in Crisis -

TIC+ reaches hundreds of children and young people every year as well as offering support and advice to parents/carers and professionals.

https://www.ticplus.org.uk/parents-carers/

Winston’s Wish -

Winston’s Wish was the UK’s first childhood bereavement charity and has been supporting grieving children and young people since 1992. They continue to lead the way in providing specialist child bereavement support services across the UK. Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people and those who care for them.

https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/

Financial Support

The Household Support fund-

The purpose of the Household Support Fund is to support households in the most need with food, energy and water bills and other essential items.

Apply here https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/gloucestershire-welfare-support-scheme/household-support-fund-find-out-more-and-apply/

Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme -

The fund provides practical support to eligible adults and families for food, gas/electricity top-ups and household items such as furniture including white goods/appliances and furniture. Auriga Services Ltd administers the delivery of the Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/gloucestershire-welfare-support-scheme/

Job Centre Plus Gloucestershire –

If you are unemployed, Jobcentre Plus can help you find work and to claim benefits.

https://www.yourcircle.org.uk/Services/11059/Job-Centre-Plus-Glo

The glosfamilies directory -

Within this section of the directory can be found a wide range of resources and information to support families.

Relationship Support for Parents
Family Support, Advice and Early Help Services
Childcare
Education
Young People
Things to do

https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/home.page

Local Community Support

St Michael's is at the heart of the Bishop's Cleeve community, welcoming all people - helping one another discover the difference that Jesus Christ makes in each other's lives. Families are a key part of the St Michael's community. We offer a diverse and exciting programme for children and young people at our church and in the community.

https://www.stmichaelsbishopscleeve.co.uk/

Cheltenham Foodbank

“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”

We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

https://cheltenham.foodbank.org.uk

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Gloucestershire Learning Alliance is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England (Company Number 07690119)