Support for Families
Hello and welcome from Monkspath School’s Child and Family Support Workers
Mrs Dean and Mrs Patterson
Links (phone numbers and websites) to a wide range of external support services can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
The emotional health and wellbeing of our children is a high priority at Monkspath School. Life is not perfect and supporting our children and families during the challenging times, from Little Chimps to Year 6, is very important to us.
We are here to support you, your child or your family as a whole
As Family Support Workers we have received training in supporting victims of Domestic Violence or Abuse, Bereavement, Child Protection and Mental Health.
We work closely with outside agencies so that we can ensure that you receive the right support during your time of need.
We are available in school from Monday to Friday.
You can email us directly at s62familysupport@monkspath.solihull.sch.uk or contact the school office on 0121 705 2686. The office staff will take your name and a telephone number and either Mrs Dean or Mrs Patterson will phone you back.
Support for pupils includes:
- promoting self-esteem and confidence
- promoting positive behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- promoting good attendance and punctuality
Support for families includes:
- providing information and signposting to other services in the local area
- liaising with a range of external services such Early Help, Solar (mental health support) and Social Care
- attendance, punctuality and support at school
- advice and support in promoting positive behaviour at home
Family support within Monkspath School works under the umbrella of our normal school policies covering GDPR, confidentiality and safeguarding.
Please see our Pastoral Support page of this website for further information.
School Kindness Pantry
(easily accessible and no judgement made)
Monkspath J & I School are proud to be working with ‘Be Kind’.
Be Kind aims to improve the lives of those in need and less fortunate by providing kindness.
Be Kind and Monkspath School have put together a ‘School Pantry’ of essential non-perishable goods to support families who are finding it difficult to maintain the weekly grocery shop due to the rising cost of living.
In the pantry you may find some items listed below.
Cereal, coffee, teabags, soup, rice, Pasta, tinned items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shower gel, cartons of long-life milk, biscuits
To arrange access to the School Pantry, please contact Mrs Dean and Mrs Patterson
School Textile Recycling
We have a bright yellow textile recycling box which has been placed near the main entrance to the school. You are able to recycle a wide range of textiles in the box including clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, curtains, towels, pillows etc. The box is emptied regularly and the recycling company (www.ragbox.org) pay a fee, which will be sent directly to ‘Be Kind’ to help fund our food pantry. Rag Box are a member of the textile recycling association (https://www.textile-recycling.org.uk/).
Useful Websites & Helplines
Solihull Family Hubs (Apple or Android app also available)
Family Support Services
- Solihull Community Advice Hub
- Solihull Children and Family Support
- Solihull Domestic Abuse Directory
- Birmingham Solihull Women's Aid
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Childline
- Kooth- commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, charities and businesses to provide online anonymous and personalised mental health support for Children and Young People
- Roshni (forced marriage and honour based abuse helpline)
- Muslim Women's Helpline
- Parentwise Campaign -The new parentwise campaign helps parents to find information and guidance and also where they can get help and support if they are worried about their children for any reason.
- ‘My Family Coach’, is a free to register website which provides advice and support for a wide range of parenting topics (from the youngest children to older teenagers) such as friendships, screen time, school life, healthy living, communication and mental wellbeing amongst other areas. You are able to sign up for access at www.myfamilycoach.com
Solihull Parents’ Network
Solihull Local Authority have a Solihull Parents Network that provides information on local events and services of interest to all families.
The Parents’ Network also publishes a regular bulletin of events in the area, which is available from the main Parents’ Network page.
For more information please contact the Family Information Service by phone:0800 389 8667or by email: parentsnetwork@solihull.gov.uk
If you are interested in receiving information about upcoming events, please complete the application form on the page.
Mental Health Services
When children's mental health needs more direct support from a professional we can refer to the likes of Solar
Below are links to a useful video and websites aimed at Primary school aged children regarding emotional health and well-being.
Looking after your mental and emotional health (children)
Wellbeing tips for Young People
The website links include self-help videos for young people with all sorts of tips on exercise, sleep, worry and how to take care on social media as well as advice and sources of support.
Bereavement Services
Losing someone is one of the hardest things to face but it isn’t something that you have to tackle alone.
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service
Community Bereavement Service - Birmingham St Mary's Hospice
Useful contact numbers and websites
Family Information Service- 0800-389-8667 or 0121-704-6008
Children’s Services- 0121-788-4300 or 0121-605-6060
Crisis Hotline Homeless- 0121-348-7950 or 0121-717-1515
Crisis Hotline Personal- 0121-507-0707
Citizen’s Advice Line- 0300-330-9019
Solihull Library- 0121-788-4380
Women’s Aid- 0808-800-0028/ 07891492327
Solihull Mental Health out of hours- 0121-301-0000
Solihull Housing- 0121-717-1515
Health Visitors- 0121 726 6755 or 0121 726 6756
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 24hour free phone- 0808 2000 247
Solar- 0121-301-2750
Solihull Admissions- 0121-704-6693
Solihull MIND- 0121-742-4941
SEND Team- 0121-704-6690
Debt Advice- 0121-717-1515
School Nurse Team- 0121 726 6754
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Alcohol, Durgs and Gambling Support |
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Debt and Money Advice |
https://www.solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk/tenants/money-advice/ |
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Solihull Housing |
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Citizens Advice |
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Eric UK |
ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children’s bowel and bladder health. Our mission is to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families. www.eric.org.uk 0808 801 0343 |
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Forward Thinking Birmingham |
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Women’s Aid |
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| ManKind Initiative |
Information and support to men who are victims of domestic abuse or violence. information and support on reporting incidents, police procedures, housing, benefits and injunctions, refuge, local authority or other another support service if you need it. www.mankind.org.uk 01823 334 244 admin@mankind.org.uk |
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Solar (mental health support) |
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Solihull Mind |
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School nurses |
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/our-services/children-and-young-peoples-services/school-nursing-solihull |
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Solihull Crisis Team |
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/how-to-get-urgent-mental-health-help/ |
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Marriage and relationship counselling |
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Carers Advice |
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Mental Health Support Team Signposting to a range of services |
Autism, Bereavement, Substance Misuse, Mental Health and a wide range of Local and National services |