Support
Our Family Support Worker, Caroline Vine-Lott, may be contacted by telephone on 07872 991566 or by e-mail caroline.v@southwesthertspartnership.org.uk
Herts Help
Herts help is advice and support service for parents. They provide independent support, guidance and information.
Food Banks
If you are struggling with the cost of living crisis and need food, please contact the school.
or
Visit the Bushey Red Trust Food Bank, The Phoenix Centre, 4 Farrington Avenue, WD23 3DG. It is open every Tuesday 5pm – 6:30pm – https://redtrustbushey.org/foodbank
Pre-loved Uniform & Books
Every month we hold a ‘Pre-loved Uniform & Books swap.” You can swap an item of clothing or book for another book. You can also give a donation via the School Gateway.
Support with trips
If you are struggling to pay for a school trip, please contact the office. This will be dealt with the utmost confidence.
Pupil Premium
If you think that you or your partner may be eligible to claim this extra money for your child please apply directly using the
following website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Once successfully applied for, this funding will remain in place each year that your child is with us. However, you will need to reapply for the funding when your child moves from Nursery to Infant and Infant to Juniors (when they leave Nursery to move to Reception and when they leave Year 2 to move into Year 3).
If you have any queries or would like support applying for this, please speak to the School Office. This will be dealt with the utmost confidence.
The Sunflower Centre
The Sunflower Centre provides support to people experiencing domestic violence, crime or abuse – 01923 727321.
Samaritans
Free phone line for people in crisis or in need of emotional support.
Call 116 123 for free, 24 hours a day or visit www.samaritans.org
Family Lives
Free, confidential phone line offering emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life 0808 800 2222, weekdays 9 am – 9 pm or weekends 10 am – 3 pm.
Referrals
Herts Mind network for support around mental health. This is the link to the website so you can read about the services they offer and find their contact details if you need them.
www.hertsmindnetwork.org/accessing-our-services
If you would prefer to self refer please click on the referral form above.
Herts Mind network Domestic abuse caseworkers. This is a link to the website so you can read about the services they offer and find their contact details if you need them.
www.hertsmindnetwork.org/domestic-abuse-service
If you would prefer to self refer please click on the referral form above.
Home start who offer support for families with children under 5. The contact details are 01923 248010 if you want to self refer or click here to go to the contact form.
https://home-startwatford.org.uk/referrals/#selfreferral
School nurse. This link to the website explains more about the support that they offer and allows you to self refer if you want to access the service.
www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/school-nursing/