Family Resources and Links
Below are links to a variety of avenues for support available to our families
Local Mental Health Offer




Parenting and relationship support
Healthy relationships advice
Click on the link below to download the leaflet
Supporting Challenging Behaviour
This course comes highly recommended...
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.
Just scan the QR codes to access
Webinars supporting moving to Secondary School - just scan QR codes to access
Domestic Abuse Support
Document below contains information of organisations offering support
Recommended books for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children
Recommended books for Key Stage 2 children
NSPCC - Keeping children safe