fAMILY sUPPORT AND WELLBEING
We are here to help!
At The Russett School we value our families and our Family Liaison Worker. Helen works closely with parents, carers, and children to establish positive relationships. As part of her role, Helen supports parents/carers to develop and enhance their parenting skills.
One of Helen’s main roles is to support parental engagement with school and other agencies. Some families require assistance in overcoming barriers to services and Helen is able to bridge that gap. Her role sees her working alongside other professionals and agencies, and she also provides a complementary service to teachers and other staff in addressing the needs of our children.
USEFUL CONTACTS & LINKS
Integrated Access and Referral Team (i-ART) - 0300 123 7047
Cheshire West and Chester Early Help & Prevention and Children's Social Care
Mid Cheshire Foodbank
CAMHS Learning Disability - Cheshire West
Local Resources:
Live Well Cheshire West: Provides information on local services and early help and prevention services. They can also connect you with services and organizations that can help with a variety of issues.
Cheshire West and Chester Council: Offers information on local services, including the Early Help and Prevention Service.
Family Lives: This volunteer-led organization provides early intervention and crisis support to families. They offer helplines, online advice, and forums. You can contact them at 0808 800 2222 or email askus@familylives.org.uk.
Together Trust: Provides family and community support, including specialist services to help families with children's learning and development. You can contact them on 0161 283 4848 or visit www.togethertrust.org.uk.
Netmums: For general advice on parenting issues and social events.
Care for the Family: For information on family, marriage and parent support and general advice.
Fatherhood Institution: Provides support for fathers.
Citizens Advice: Offers general advice on most subjects.
CWAC Help: For adults in Cheshire West and Chester seeking help.
Domestic Abuse in Cheshire West: Provides support for victims of domestic violence.
Family Support Online from Kids: Provides support via email, text or voice/video call to families across England facing challenges.
Specific Types of Support:
Mental Health Support: Family Lives, Family Action, and the National Autistic Society offer resources for mental health concerns of both parents and children.
Parenting Support: Family Lives and Netmums provide guidance on parenting issues.
Financial Support: Cheshire West and Chester council and Turn to us can provide information on benefits.
Support for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Barnardo's and Kids offer resources for parents and carers of children with SEND.
Support for Families Seeking Asylum: Barnardo's offers helplines for families seeking asylum.
Support for Young Carers: Barnardo's helps young carers take care of their loved ones and enjoy their childhoods.
community Activities
Winsford Turtles, Winsford Lifestyle Centre-Brio Leisure (View on map)
Organisation Name: Winsford Turtles Swimming Club
Winsford Turtles Swimming Club is a club run by volunteers for those people who have a disability and would like to be able to swim in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.
Service Type: Things to do
Winsford Lifestyle Centre, The Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1AD
Website: https://www.brioleisure.org/what-we-offer/swimming/swimming-clubs#Brio-winsford
Choices SEND (View on map)
Organisation Name: Cheshire West and Chester Council Youth Service
Find out about our our Choices SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) youth projects in Cheshire West and Chester for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
Service Type: Youth Zone and Choices SEND
Various
Telephone: 01244 977720
Email: EHPCHesterandRural@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/young-people/youth-service
SPACE (View on map)
Organisation Name: SPACE - for Sensory Play and Support
An Inclusive support and play centre for families of children with special needs. SPACE is a charity that provides support for children with additional needs and their families, We have a newly refurbished centre providing an easily accessible soft play frame and café, an activity room with lots of arts and crafts, messy play and imaginative play opportunities alongside a fully equipped sensory room all of which are open and available during our stay and play sessions.
Service Type: Children and Young People Special educational needs and disabilities
Unit 6/7, Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, CH2 2AN
Telephone: 07849110343
Email: admin@spacecheshire.org
Website: http://www.spacecheshire.org
Live! (View on map)
Organisation Name: Live!
We are a small vibrant charity that provides a varied programme of fully inclusive and accessible clubs and social activities for children, young people and adults.
Service Type: Children and Young People Special educational needs and disabilities
New Scene Centre, Lime Wood Close, Newton, Chester, CH2 2HD
Telephone: 01244 320479
Email: admin@livecheshire.org.uk
Website: http://www.livecheshire.org.uk/
Good Company (View on map)
Organisation Name: Disability Positive
Fully inclusive weekly social group for disabled adults age 18+ years living in the Cheshire West Local Authority area.
Service Type: Things to do
Sension House, Denton Drive, Northwich, CW9 7LU
Telephone: 01606 331 853
Email: info@disabilitypositive.org
Website: https://disabilitypositive.org/service/good-company/
Mid Cheshire Riding for the Disabled (View on map)
Organisation Name: Mid Cheshire Riding for the Disabled
ALTRINCHAM. CAFT - Children's Adventure Farm Trust - can be found on Facebook
Autism Practical Support Sension House, Denton Drive,Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7LU Contact details. 0344 850 8607 Info@autismpracticalsupport.org.uk
Check out our FB page for more activities and holiday clubs. https://www.facebook.com/therussettschool
family support & wellbeing
Upcoming Events
Sept 26 (date to be finalised) - LDCAMHS Drop In Session
Dec 26 (date to be finalised) - LDCAMHS Drop In Session
March 27 (date to be finalised) - LDCAMHS Drop In Session
If you would like an appointment at one of our drop in sessions held at school, please call.
Uniform: Just a reminder to parents and carers that we have secondhand uniform in school if its needed. We are also grateful for any donations. Call and ask for Helen and I’ll be only too happy to help.
Please click on the link for school uniform ordering https://www.schooltrends.co.uk/