Family Support Links

The Academy’s Family Support Links plays an important role in supporting parents and carers by providing clear, easy-to-access links that signpost to a range of local services. These links help families quickly find relevant support, including health, wellbeing, childcare and community resources available in the local area.

By bringing this information together in one central place, the website makes it easier for parents and carers to get the right help at the right time, strengthening connections between families, the Academy and local support networks.

Kinship Care

Kinship Support and Advice

Kinship carers are family or friends who step up, often during an unexpected crisis, to care for a child when their parents are not able to.

Kinship is a leading Kinship Care Charity in England and Wales who are running workshops and events both online and in-person.

Free training and events for kinship carers | Kinship

Training and events Kinship carers tell us their journey can be overwhelming and confusing. To help you navigate this complex system, we run workshops and events both online and in-person. Explore our events below and to stay up to date with new events, join our community. Join our community by visiting https://kinship.org.uk

Kinship Care

Financial Support and Food Banks

Prepare your home - Check for available financial support, implement energy-saving practices to reduce heating costs, and ensure your appliances are both safe and in good working condition.
Plan ahead – Check the weather forecast and the news to stay informed, ensure you have enough food and medicine, and take simple measures to reduce draughts at home for your comfort and well-being.
Keep yourself warm – Heat rooms you use the most to at least 18°C. Use draft excluders on doors, keep bedroom windows closed at night, and layer thinner clothing for better insulation.
Look after each other - Check in on neighbours, friends and family who might struggle in the colder weather, and if you see someone who is rough sleeping, visit Streetlink who can connect them with the support they need.
Look after yourself – Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated against flu, and seek help by calling NHS 111 or 999 in emergencies.
Visit a Warm Space – If you are looking for a place to get out of the cold, connect with others, and warm up, then visit one of Barnet’s warm spaces – welcoming community hubs for residents to stay warm and engage with others.

Information for all settings: Raising awareness of discounted social broadbands tariffs

Home broadband is increasingly essential for supporting learning. Households receiving benefits such as Universal Credit could be eligible for discounted social tariffs, helping them stay connected at lower costs. For more information, please visit Ofcom’s website. For more tips and advice on staying well visit Your Health Barnet.

More Information

List of Wellbeing Food Banks

Barnet Borough Food Bank directory

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for parents and young people

Support Services:

SEN Services in Barnet - Barnet Local Offer

Barnet MENCAP - Parenting Programme and Workshops

Support for children and adults with ADHD in Barnet

Nip in the Bud - Learning about Children's Mental Health through film

SEND information, advice and support services

Understanding Dyslexia

Mindfulness - Simple Calm Exercises for you and yuour child to manage stress together

Dr Bettina Hohnen - Parenting a child with ADHD and ODD

Take control of your health and wellbeing

Podcasts:

The Children's Mental Health Podcast

Attendance Support

The return to education at the end of the school holidays can be a difficult time for a variety of reasons. The start of the new term comes with plenty of challenges, from social worries to the stress of ensuring they are entirely ready for upcoming lessons and learning.

Of course, these youngsters do not have to weather these burdens alone and as parents and educators, we should do all we can to support the children in our care as they head back to school. This free guide offers you expert advice on how you can be there for children and young people as they transition back into their school routine.

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