Family Link Support
- Mrs L Charlton
- Mrs S Lewis
Louise Charlton and Sarah Lewis are Fair Furlong's Family Link Workers. They are here to link with families to support with any worries or issues parents/ carers or pupils may have.
Our Family Link workers can work with you on things like;
- Support in encouraging positive behaviour
- Target any worries you have
- Support families who are experiencing/ concerned about others suffering from domestic abuse
- Link with the Inclusion Lead
- Fill in forms
- Help with friendships in school
- Or when you feel like things just aren’t quite going the right way
Their door is always open. You can contact our Family Link Workers via the Fair Furlong Primary School Facebook group, by calling 01173772181, sending a text 07784367562, or an email fairfurlongp@bristol-schools.uk (‘for the attention of Family Link Worker’).
Young Carers
What are young carers?
“Young carers are children under 18 who look after a family member or a friend. There are many reasons why they may take on this role. Their extra responsibilities often mean they miss out on school and hanging out with friends. It can change and affect their whole childhood.
Who are young carers?
Some young children, often from an early age, take on regular or ongoing care and support for another family member (usually a parent or sibling) with a physical or mental illness, a disability, or who is struggling with substance misuse.
Why do young carers need support?
Young carers often have to assume a level of responsibility that would normally only be asked of an adult. The stress and anxiety that this can cause can leave them feeling isolated and unsupported. Many miss out on their childhood and youth as time constraints make it impossible for them to attend school or take part in leisure activities with their peers.
How do we want to support Young Carers?
We want to make sure every young carer gets the same opportunities in education as well as in life as those who don't have to care for someone. It shouldn't have to hold them back.
Where to get further information and support
- Carer support centre – Bristol and South Glos - https://www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk/
Our Young Carers Service provides help and support to children aged 8-18, their families and professionals working with young carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
- Children’s society - https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
We provide specialist support that empowers young people to make positive changes and rediscover their hope. They want a future they can look forward to and we’re here to make sure they get it. Working alongside young people, their families and community, we will not rest until together, step-by-step, we've created a society built for all children.
- Carers Trust - https://carers.org/
Being a young carer is a risk factor for the mental health of children and young people. #CareForMeToo is a Carers Trust campaign that aims to raise awareness about mental health and improve support for young carers.
- Spurgeons - https://spurgeons.org/our-services/young-carers
Spurgeons offers a wide range of services to support young carers, from mentoring and educational support to activities and trips away to give them much needed time out from their caring duties.
- Carers UK - https://www.carersuk.org/
We're here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone. Our expert telephone advice and support service is here if you want to talk about caring. If you're looking for answers, our online information and support is the best place to start.
Please see document below from the Families in Focus City Wide Bulletin containing a huge amount of information about activities, information and support for families, parent/carers and young people.
We have Facebook group – 'Fair Furlong Primary School'. You can use the group to contact us as well as text, telephone and e-mail. You are able to send us a message to the group – where it will not be publicly viewed. You can use this as a means of telling us if your child/children are poorly, changing contact details or to confidentially contact our Family Link team.
Advice and support please click on the headings for website link.
First Response – Are you a parent/carer who needs support with a difficult issue, from your child’s behaviour to a problem related to domestic violence? Are you a young person who needs to talk to someone about things that are worrying you?
The following websites provide practical advice and tips on everything from family life, home schooling, working from home with your kids and supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus.
Please use the links below to access this information -
nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/coronavirus-advice-suppport-children-families-parents/
parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/covid-19/
Child Line – You can go here to play games, have a go at their activities, talk to someone about some of your problems you can't sort out yourself.
NSPCC - Keeping children safe from abuse.
Bristol Wellbeing Therapies - Bristol Wellbeing Therapies (BWT) is the gateway into Bristol's NHS funded primary care service. BWT conduct all the assessments into this free and confidential service. Therapies are provided by a range of different providers for adults of all ages. The current wait for assessment is around a month. They can be booked by calling 0117 9823209.
Domestic Abuse
BAVA (Bristol Against Violence and Abuse) – Information on different forms of violence and abuse (e.g physical violence from a partner or relation, sexual abuse, female genital mutilation). There is also information on how to help others and how to raise awareness of violence and abuse.
Next link - Support service for women's mental health and for victims of domestic abuse, rape and sexual abuse
Mankind Initiative - This is a confidential helpline available for male victims of domestic violence across the UK. We support men suffering domestic abuse from their current or former wife or partner (including same sex partners). This can range from actual violence or object throwing to mental abuse such as constant bullying or constant insults. https://www.mankind.org.uk/
Fitness and health
Alive 'N' Kicking - Children’s lifestyle weight management service
Food- a fact for life – This is a website where you can find out all about healthy living. It provides some good ideas of what to include in a lunch box
Change 4 life – Ideas of how to make your family life a little more healthy.
Healthy Teeth – How to keep your teeth healthy.
ERIC - ERIC can give advice and support if your child is suffering with bowel or bladder difficulties.
Drugs and Alcohol
Hawkspring – To support with drug and alcohol recovery.
Smoke Free Bristol - Are you ready to quit? Support to stop is how they can help.
BDP (Bristol Drugs Project) – Support around drug and alcohol addition, for you or someone close to you
Mental Health and Emotional-Welling
Kooth - Free online service that offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged 11-25.
Off the Record - Free and confidential mental health support and information for young people aged 11-25.
Mind Ed - MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement – Cruse Bereavement Care is there to support you after the death of someone close.
Winston's Wish - Support and advice for bereaved children.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Supportive Parents - Support for parents, children and young people about SEND
Findability - Information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.
Hate Crime - Help and Support
Below are links to organisations who offer help and support for Hate Crime victims
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/advice/threats,-assault-and-hate-crime/hate-crime/
Educate against Hate
This website gives parents practical advice and information on protecting children against radicalisation and extremism
https://educateagainsthate.com/parents/
Healthy Start Vouchers
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Worth £3.10 (£4.15 from April 2021)
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Cow's milk
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Fresh, frozen and tinned fruit and vegetables
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Fresh, dried and tinned pulses
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Infant formula milk.
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A pregnant woman under 18
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At least 10 weeks pregnant and in receipt of certain benefits
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Have a child under 4 and are in receipt of certain benefits.