We're here to do all we can for you and your family whenever you need a bit of support.
Every family faces challenges - and we're here to support you however we can. We want to help make sure you and your family stay healthy and well. Please let any member of our academy staff know if you ever need some advice or support.
Parent/carer engagement
Parental consultations are conducted each half term during the school year. These will take place on the following days:
Wednesday 3rd September
Monday 3rd November
Tuesday 6th January
Monday 23rd February
Monday 13th April
Monday 1st June
Parents/carers are contacted regularly by the form tutor who provides updates on how their child is doing. Reports are sent home at the end of each half term.
Find a local foodbank
You can find your nearest food bank on the Trussell Trust website. They also have a free, confidential helpline for anyone in financial crisis. t: 0808 208 2138 (open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm).
Find out how to get help from the Wisbech Foodbank t: 07933 572054 or apply for food vouchers Get a food voucher t: 01354 654321
Find out how to get help from Feed Fenland who operate out of the Academy 6 nights a week, Sunday to Friday between 6pm and 7pm. Feed Fenland – Our Initiative - Feed Fenland
You can always speak to staff at the academy who may be able to support with food parcels or food vouchers.
Money worries
Citizens Advice offer lots of support on all kinds of family matters. The number is free to call. They are open from 9:30am in the morning to 3:30pm in the afternoon, Monday to Friday, with late opening until 7pm in the evening on Tuesday and Wednesday.
You can contact their Citizens Advice Rural Cambs - Wisbech - Citizens Advice for benefits, housing, employment, debt and relationships advice. They offer help in making Universal Credit applications and have a special; Universal Credit support helpline t: 0800 328 5644
Citizens Advice can also refer families in need to the Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme for emergency grants.
Relationships and wellbeing
Refuge offer support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. They have a 24/7 helpline t: 0808 2000 247
If you're concerned about your own or a member of your family's mental health and wellbeing, have a look at the Mind website which has advice about how to get help. You can contact their infoline t: 0300 123 3393
Housing advice
Fenland District Council offer support with housing including emergency support for Homelessness t: 01354 654321 or e: housingadvice@fenland.gov.uk.
Shelter also offers free housing advice and an emergency helpline t: 0808 800 4444
P3 works across the UK supporting people facing social exclusion or homelessness they can support with housing contact then online Get Support | P3 Charity and find services in the local area.
Family support
Family Lives offers a confidential helpline and lots of practical advice on all parenting and family matters, you can also contact them through WhatsApp t: 07441 444125 for support, or live chat through their website.
Pinpoint supports parents of children with additional needs or disabilities. It's run for parents - by parents. Their website has lots of useful local information and advice. t: 01480 877333 e: information@pinpoint-cambs.org.uk
The NHS Every Mind Matters website has lots of advice for parents and carers about looking after a child or young person's mental health, how to look out for the signs that something's wrong, how to get help if you need it and advice on looking after your own mental health.
