During school Or School closures, should you require any additional support, please contact the organisations.
Safeguarding
UK Safer Internet Centre, advice for Parents and Carers CEOP NSPCC
KS2
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/schools/share-aware-teaching/
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/play-like-share/
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/band-runner/
KS1
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/jessie-and-friends
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/4_7/
Parent Guides
Help for children with sensory processing difficulties with hand washing - https://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/News/8821506
For more information visit - https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/coronavirus-14-day-self-isolation-activities/
Microsoft Teams
Helplines and Contacts for Parents and Carers
Here is a list of organisations, helplines and contacts which you can refer to should you need during these times.
Family Support
Support for the whole family in times of need:
Supporting Leicestershire Families – 0116 305 0030
Leicester CAMHS – 0116 225 2900
Home Start - 0116 263 0270 https://www.home-start.org.uk/
Let’s Talk Well-being - : 01509 561 100 https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/leicestershire-county-and-rutland-service/
Relate - 0116 254 3011 https://www.relateleicestershire.org.uk/
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information) – 0116 305 5614
Action for Children https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk
ADHD Solutions – 0116 2610711
Samaritans – 116 123
Childs Mind https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Food Banks
Leicester south food bank, Wigston: 07802 454740 / 07973 145019 / 07912 194783 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Enderby Mission Church, Moores Lane, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4AN: 0116 275 3866 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester LE19 2EP Tel: 0116 275 0555 (Benefits Team) Tel: 0844 736 9545 (Out of Hours)
Narborough Congregational Church https://narboroughcongregational.org.uk/
Leicester South Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road off Saffron Road South: 0116 277 4114 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Domestic Violence
Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child or adult is in immediate danger.
UAVA - 0808 80 200 28 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Text support: 07715 994 962
National Domestic Violence Helpline (women)– 0808 2000247 24 hour helpline
Mankind (Men)– 0808 8010327 Monday to Friday (9-5)
Victim First - Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 0800 953 9595
Mental Health
Samaritans – 116 123
Richmond Fellowship - 0800 023 5575
Leicestershire Action for Mental Health (LAMP) – 0116 2556282
Turning point - 0808 8003 302
Lets Talk Wellbeing - 0116 292 7010
Help Hub - https://www.thehelphub.co.uk/
Tax Debt and Mental Health https://www.riftrefunds.co.uk/tax-rebates/uk-tax-refund-advice/tax-debt-and-mental-health/
Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Debt
Citizens Advice: 03444 111 444
Money Advice Service: 0800 138 7777
National debt line: 0808 808 4000
Step change: 08000 138 1111 https://www.stepchange.org/how-we-help/debt-advice.aspx
Tax Debt and Mental Health https://www.riftrefunds.co.uk/tax-rebates/uk-tax-refund-advice/tax-debt-and-mental-health/
Fashion and textile children’s trust – Grants for families financially affected by COVID-19 https://www.ftct.org.uk/support-for-families-affected-by-coronavirus
Addiction support
Support for drug abuse – 0300 123 6600 (FRANK)
Support for alcohol abuse – 0330 303 6000 (Turning Point)
Gamblers Anonymous– https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
Support for gambling – www.gamcare.org.uk tel 0808 8020 133
Dear Albert – https://www.dearalbert.co.uk/
Child abuse/ neglect
Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child is in immediate danger.
Contact Leicestershire police on 101 if you think a crime has been committed but there is no immediate danger
Contact First Response Children’s Duty Team if you think a child is being:
- Neglected
- Physically abused
- Sexually abused
Telephone First Response Children’s Duty Team if you have urgent concerns about a child who needs a social worker or police officer today:
Leicester City Social Care: 0116 454 1004
Leicestershire Social Care: 0116 305 0005
In addition to the above, if you are worried about a child you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 500 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you require any additional information, please contact Emma Watson, Inclusion Manager on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..