Advice and Guidance
At Bourn, we understand that there may be issues that arise within family settings that require additional help and support. If you or your child are experiencing any problems, we would encourage you to contact your child’s teacher(s) so we can support you and them through any difficulties.
Below are some suggested websites that you may find helpful to support you and your children.
- www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
- www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
- www.nspcc.com
- www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk/children-board/parents-carers/
- www.keep-your-head.com/cyp
- www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
- www.womensaid.org.uk
- www.cambsdasv.org.uk/website/support__help/84011
- www.cambridgecab.org.uk
- www.cambridge.gov.uk
- www.cambslearntogether.co.uk/home-learning
- www.cambslearntogether.co.uk/home-learning/wellbeing
- www.mindheart.co/descargables (written resource for parents to talk to their children about the coronavirus
- www.nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus_INSwith-cover.pdf
- www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
See information attached about Early Intervention Family Worker Support.
Further information about Early Intervention Family Worker Support during Covid-19 can be found here.
Below are telephone numbers for helplines that you may find helpful to support you and your children.
Childline: 0800 11 11 (for children)
NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 (for adults, if you are worried about a child)
Citizens Advice: 01223 2226660
Cambridgeshire County Council: 0345 045 5200
Below are links to websites and documents that you may find helpful.
- NSPCC guidance about Domestic Abuse
- NSPCC guidance on Children’s Mental Health
- Dragonfly Impact Education, Booklet on Anxiety
Advice about using the internet