St John Fisher RC Primary School

Pastoral Support At St John Fisher

Here at St John Fisher RC Primary school, we are proud to offer an excellent Pastoral package to support the wellbeing of our pupils and support our families in their time of need. We understand that life can put us through many different twists and turns and at time, you need somewhere or someone to turn to for advice or support. As well as having our own Pastoral lead in school we have built strong relationships with local organisations and charities to ensure whatever the need, there will always be someone to help. 

Our Pastoral Lead, Mrs. Horridge-Baron will always try to make herself available for our Pupils and families to offer support with a whole range of issues. She has many years' experience in supporting families and children and has shared links below in the areas that most families ask for support or advice. If you would like support to access any of the links below, any further information or a listening ear please feel free to contact Mrs. Horridge-Baron via email at
pastoral@st-johnfisher.tameside.sch.uk or speak to a staff member you trust.

General Advice and support: 

• https://www.childline.org.uk/ 

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to use by calling 0800 1111 

• https://www.samaritans.org/
  Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. 

• nspcc.org.uk
  The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. Help us be here for children.

Bullying: 

• https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
  
  
• https://www.familylives.org.uk/

Bereavement: 

• https://www.reubensretreat.org/
  
  
• https://www.winstonswish.org/

Domestic Abuse: 

• https://refuge.org.uk/
  
  
• https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
  
  
• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/domestic-abuse/
  Witnessing domestic abuse is child abuse. If you're worried about a child, we have advice to help you keep them safe.
  
  
• https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/domestic-abuse/
  
  
• Men's Advice Line 0161 801 0327 Support for men experiencing domestic violence.  

Drug and Alcohol Support: 

• https://www.talktofrank.com/
  
  https://www.changegrowlive.org/

Financial: 

• www.advicetameside.org.uk 
  
  
• www.turn2us.org.uk 
  
  
• www.nationaldebtline.co.uk 

Housing

• newcharterhomes.co.uk/residents-and-customers
  
  
• tameside.gov.uk/housing/housingassociations
  
  

Mental Health: 

Children:

•  https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
  
  

• https://www.kooth.com/
  
  
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/children-and-young-peoples-services/

Adult: 

• https://www.mind.org.uk/
  
  
• https://www.samaritans.org/
  Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone.

Online safety: 

• https://stjohnfisherprimary.onlinesafetyhub.uk/
  Our very own St John Fisher online safety hub with guides and advice. 
  
  
• https://www.childnet.com/
  
  
• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
  
  
• https://saferinternet.org.uk/
  UK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online
  
  
• https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
  The CEOP Education programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP Education Team aims to protect children and young people aged 4-18 from online child sexual abuse.

Parent Support: 

• https://inourplace.co.uk/  Free parenting courses use Password SUNFLOWER. 
  
  
• home-start.org.uk