Below are links to a variety of avenues for support available to our families 

Local Mental Health Offer

FREE Guides and Workbooks - all things mental health and wellbeing from Charlie Waller Trust

Parenting and relationship support

Healthy relationships advice

Supporting Challenging Behaviour

Support for parents - positive parenting and mental health

Parent separation advice app

The Family Information Directory has details of local childcare, activities and a range of services for families.  Click on the link below to find out more.

Adult Learning Courses in Dorset - 'Skills and Learning'

Cost of living support

BCP Food Map - Community food support

Throughout BCP there is a variety of community food support.  The BCP food map shows what is available and how to access, there are social supermarkets and community fridges, all able to help support families who are struggling to pay for food.  To access further information please follow the link below.

Jimmy's Food Bank & Community Hub

Jimmy's (St James' Church Centre, off Poole Quay) 

Jimmy's is not just a food bank, the kind and friendly volunteers are able to help with a wide range of issues from debt management, housing problems and much more.  Our Pastoral Care Team have good links with Jimmy's,  feel free to get in touch with the team should you need support.  

The schools run a yearly 'Harvest' food donation collection to help repay Jimmy's for their continued support to our families when most in need.

Mental Health Support for children and parents

Please also refer to the Dorset Mental Health Support in Schools page for further information and links 

Family Counselling and Therapy Services

Bereavement and Loss Support

School readiness - supporting children with coming to school and transitioning to their new school

A house needs foundations to stand up safely and so does your wellbeing. Returning to school? Watch this short video to find out how to make going back a little easier. The film includes advice on sleeping, healthy eating and exercise and the benefits of a settled schedule, rhythm and routine.

Domestic Abuse Support

Document below contains information of organisations offering support

Recommended books for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children

NSPCC - Keeping children safe