Children & Family Support at Oakfield Primary
At times during our lives (as parents/carers) when we all need some support/guidance at home, for so many different reasons. Oakfield Primary Academy we have a dedicated team who are skilled in signposting & supporting our children & families.
We understand it can be difficult to open up about parenting concerns with the ever-changing challenges that modern parenting has on our families; so, our team are trained in relational & restorative practice. Working with you, to find solutions to your concerns/issues. It is so important to us to build positive relationship & is vital in ensuring children have a successful time at our school.
Our team are:
April Gyselynck – Family/Pastoral Support Lead
Andy Holley – SENDCo & Inclusion Lead
Everything starts with a conversation, so please do not hesitate to reach out.
Support for pupils includes:
- Promoting self-esteem & confidence.
- Promoting positive behaviour & positive attitudes to learning.
- Providing one-to-one support.
Support for families includes:
- Providing information & signposting to other services in the local area.
- Liaising with a range of external services such as housing & social care.
- Assistance in completing paperwork & forms e.g. housing, special educational needs, school places & benefits.
- Advice & support in promoting positive behaviour at home.
- Guidance with career & personal development & access to training & workshops in school.
How to get in touch:
Please call the school office on 01788 565021
Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme
Support is also available from WCC's local welfare scheme.
Rugby Foodbank
https://rugby.foodbank.org.uk/
8 Newbold Road
Rugby
CV21 2LJ
Warwickshire's Welfare Scheme Details.
If children are registered for Free School Meals parents/carers can apply for assistance to buy food whilst they are not at school. This will be through a £30 voucher per child that they will receive via text/SMS to their mobile and can be exchanged for cash at any Paypoint outlet. We are currently offering six weeks of support as we do not know how long schools will be closed for.
From Monday 23rd March 2020, our Local Welfare Scheme Team will be happy to help and parents/carers can apply using either of these methods:
- calling on 0800 4081448 or 01926 359182. You will be asked for each child's name, date of birth and a valid mobile number
- emailing us at warwickshirelocalwelfarescheme@warwickshire.gov.uk. You will need to include each child's name, date of birth and a valid mobile number
Please be patient when calling us as we are anticipating a high volume of enquiries. We can confirm that you can contact us at anytime during the six weeks and you will still be eligible for the full amount.
Government Support for Extremely Vulnerable
Please the following link for information regarding Government support if you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19).
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
You may have received a letter from the NHS telling you that you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, or been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician. If this has not happened, contact your GP or clinician after you register with this service.
It may take time for any support offered through this service to arrive. Wherever possible you should continue to rely on friends, family and wider support to help you meet your needs.
You can register yourself, or on behalf of someone else.
NHS Coronavirus Guidance
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Rugby Children & Family Centres
https://www.facebook.com/rugbychildrenscentres/
| Children and family centre | Address | Opening times | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Leigh Children and Family Centre | Wetherell Way, Rugby, CV21 1LT |
Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm |
01788 570347 |
| Long Lawford Children and Family Centre | Holbrook Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, CV23 9AL |
Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm |
01788 568554 |
| Claremont Children and Family Centre | Claremont Road, Rugby, CV22 7GU | Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm | 01788 579488 |
Warwickshire Family Information Service
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fis
fis@warwickshire.gov.ukTwitter
@WarksFISFacebook – Warwickshire Family Information Service
Phone: 01926 742274
FIS provide information, advice and one-to-one support for families with children and young people aged 0 to 25 across Warwickshire on issues including:
- family relationships
- finance
- housing
- parenting support
- special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- childcare
- health and well-being
Family support helpline
To speak to a family support worker over the telephone, call 01926 412412, Monday to Friday between 9am - 4pm.
Family support workers are available across Warwickshire to listen, support and offer advice and guidance to families and professionals.
