Parent Support
Food bank support
The Lewisham Food bank has opened up several centres to support families living in Lewisham. This is a short-term emergency service for those in a financial crisis. If you require further information about this service and would like support please contact the school on:
0208692 4321 or admin@twinoaks.lewisham.sch.uk
People are eligible for Lewisham's foodbank support if they are in financial crisis such that they can't afford essentials like food.
See https://lewisham.foodbank.org.uk/ for more information
Family hubs
Food support and cookery
2024 food support and cookery resources for families information.pdf
nutritional food aid information .pdf
Speech and Language support
Are you concerned about the progress of your child's speech? The NHS are now running phone and video drop- clinics for speech and language therapies.
Speech and language support -parents guide.
Free school meals
Find out if you’re eligible here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
- Find out more about the qualifying benefits for free school meals eligibility and how to claim them by visiting:
- Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/
- The Money Advice Service: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/benefits
- Gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits
Money worries
StepChange Debt Charity
National Debtline
Debt Advice Foundation
PayPlan
Citizens Advice Web Chat
Keeping well
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Shout Free, confidential support via text, available 24/7 |
Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained crisis volunteer who’ll provide active listening and collaborative problem-solving |
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The Mix Free confidential telephone helpline and online service that aims to find young people the best help, whatever the problem |
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ChildLine Confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem |
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Mental Health Foundation Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities |
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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Mind A mental health charity |
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk |
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PAPYRUS Youth suicide prevention society
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Phone: 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays) Website: www.papyrus-uk.org |
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Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair |
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk |
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SANE Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers |
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support |
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YoungMinds A charity dedicated to children’s mental health |
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.youngminds.org.uk |
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Cruse Bereavement Care Support for grief and bereavement |
Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm) Website: www.cruse.org.uk |
Further safeguarding support
See our website hete: https://www.twinoaks.lewisham.sch.uk/Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection/
Support with home learning
How can parents share their feelings with children?
Intrinsic motivation
Keeping safe at home
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Refuge: Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Male Victims of Domestic Abuse – For Confidential Help, Please Call 01823 334244
NSPCC:
Phone: 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
0800 1111 for children (ChildLine’s 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
In an emergency always call 999
If you are looking for support and can't find it, please email us and we will see what we can do to signpost you towards help
admin@twinoaks.lewisham.sch.uk