School support and Early Help for families
Early Help Support
Early Help is a way of getting extra help and support when your family needs it, but getting it as soon as difficulties start, rather than waiting until things get worse. It's for children and young people of any age and their family.
Help can come from all kinds of services and organisations who work together to support your family. You might be using some of these services already, but we want to make sure they are providing the right support for you and your family needs.
Outcomes Early Help can help to achieve:
Getting a good education
Good early years development
Improved mental and physical health
Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance use
Improved family relationships
Children safe from abuse and exploitation
Crime prevention and tackling crime
Safe from domestic abuse
Secure housing
Financial stability
The Early Help Leaflet - located below explains more about the help available to you.
For any further information or to discuss family support please contact katie.davey@st-albans.doncaster.sch.uk
More information on Early Help can be found here or by watching the video below:
https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/early-help-what-is-it-in-doncaster
Family Hubs
Did you know that local Family Hubs offer a wide range of FREE groups and activities, seasonal events and support for families of children aged 0-5 and beyond!
Whether that's First Friends sessions run by Community Nursery Nurses for babies aged 0-6 months, Tuneful Chatter fun sessions for young ones aged 0-5 or our Family Fun events, there's so much to enjoy for the whole family!
South Doncaster Family Hubs are committed to help all families with a child to promote the best start in life and progress to reaching their individual full potential.
The Family Hubs maintain close links with all providers of family and childhood services both locally and across Doncaster which enables staff to assist families in accessing services for families with children.
Your Local Hubs
Denaby & Conisbrough Family Hub
School Walk, Denaby Main, Doncaster DN12 4HZ
Mexborough Family Hub
Wath Road, Mexborough, S64 9ED
More information on your local Family Hubs can be found here:
Your Place
Your Place provide support and information that is unique to families and residents when everyday issues become difficult. By using resources to support families Your Place can implement a coordinated approach to resolving issues.
The team are on hand to chat with you about what’s concerning you or anything you feel you need support with.
Here are a few things you can chat to the team about:
Benefits
Family Support
Local groups and activities
Childcare
Anti-social behaviour
Housing support
Employment
Debt and financial concerns
Education support for your child as well as information for adults wanting access to adult learning courses.
Your Place in the Denaby Area is located at Tom Hill Youth Centre.
Online Safety
For support and information regarding Online platforms and sites please see our Online Safety page:
https://www.st-albans.doncaster.sch.uk/page/online-safety/153953
Information on other areas of support can be found in the files below:
Food Banks
If your family or someone you know is in need of extra support, local food banks are here to help! Food banks provide nutritious groceries and meals to families in our community facing food insecurity, ensuring everyone has access to healthy food. These resources are confidential, accessible, and are there to support you through challenging times. Follow the link below for more information on local food bank locations and hours, and please know that our school is here to support all of our families.