Parent or carer for a young person who attends at St John's?

If you would like information or support from the school's Family Worker about issues that effect teenagers or would just like to know more about the service, please contact the school and speak to Susie Denning

The Family Worker can provide direct support with parents/carers in a school context on a range of issues including:

  • Helping with worries you may have in relation to your child’s education and attendance.
  • Helping with worries you may have in relation to your child's wellbeing.
  • Providing families with learning opportunities.
  • Support with solving problems relating to school issues.
  • Signposting you to financial assistance.
  • Offer a home visit or drop in session within school.
  • Provide access to programmes giving parenting support or finding other services to direct you to that can help.

Uniform Support and the Cost of Living

For those parents and carers with concerns about the costs of school shoes, school uniform, coats or equipment please ask to speak to the family worker, who can discuss this further with you confidentially and provide assistance.

There has been a sharp increase in the cost of living and we are also able to help signpost you to organisations that can assist and provide support. You can also find further help from Citizens Advice.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/if-youre-struggling-with-living-costs/

Support around wellbeing

You may have concerns or worries about how your teenager is coping and how their mental health is. There are plenty of people who you can speak to within school, as well as a lot of useful resources.

You can also contact the SIngle Point of Access (CAMHS) on: 0300 123 9296

Financial Support and Help

Citizens Advice

Citizens advice is a national charity than can provide support on a wide range of issues, including financial worries and concerns. Please find information on the different Citizens Advice office locations in the local area.

Food Services and Foodbanks

Bishop Auckland

Newton Aycliffe

  • St Clare’s Church, Saint Cuthbert’s Way
  • Junction 7 Foodbank - junc7@gmail.com

Ferryhill

  • St Luke's Church Hall, Church Lane

General Wellbeing

Bereavement and Loss

  • Butterwick Hospice - 01388 603003

Parental Support - National Organisations

Exam Stress and Worry

Exams can be an overwhelming time, and can be a stressful experience for both young people and those at home with them. Please remember to speak to your child's tutor or head of year if you have any concerns with how they are coping in the lead up to exams.

There are some useful tips online, and in the following links below.

Young peoples Health and Wellbeing

NHS and Health

  • www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
  • Single Point of Access (CAMHS) - 0300 1239296
  • School Nurse Team - 03000 269036
  • Emotional Resilience Nurse Team - 03000 263 532

Family Support and Hubs

  • One point Bishop Auckland - 03000 261 119
  • One point Aycliffe - 03000 261 118
  • One point Ferryhill - 03000 261 113
  • Rollercoaster - parent led support service - www.rollercoasterfamilysupport.co.uk
  • Durham Locate - enables you to search for local services on this site www.durhamlocate.org.uk
  • Parenting Groups - please also enquire about being signposted to the local parenting groups that are currently running.

For general worries about affording household items please contact your local Citizens Advice, or contact the school to be signposted to organisations that can provide help.

Help with Prescription and Dental Costs

Please follow the below link for further information about support for those on a low income, and for those who may find it helpful:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme

Internet Safety

Online and E Safety run by the NSPCC: 0808 800 5002

Advice for online and esafety concerns can be found at - www.ceop.police.uk

Adult Learning

Information about Adult Learning can be found on the County Durham website:

http://www.durham.gov.uk/article/9997/Courses