Finding the Right Support for You and Your Family

At Gedney Church End Primary Academy, we recognise that every family can experience challenging times.

Whether you need advice about parenting, relationships, bereavement, emotional wellbeing, substance misuse or wider family circumstances, support is available. Asking for help is a positive step, and you do not have to manage difficulties alone.

If you are unsure where to turn, please talk to us. A member of the academy team will listen and, where appropriate, help you identify services that may be able to support you and your family.

If You Need Urgent Help

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999.

If you have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, please also speak to a member of our academy's safeguarding team.

Support Available to Families

Barnardo's

Barnardo's provides a wide range of support for children, young people, parents and carers.

Its family services can support families with areas including parenting, children's development, mental health, SEND, domestic abuse and other challenges families may face. 

Spurgeons

Spurgeons works with children and families, providing support and guidance through services including family hubs, counselling, parenting and family support, SEND resources and domestic abuse resources. 

The organisation also provides resources and courses that families can access to help with different aspects of parenting and family life. 

Oasis Family Support

Oasis Family Support provides support to families in Lincolnshire who are affected by a loved one's use of drugs or alcohol. Support includes one-to-one sessions, support groups and other tailored assistance.  

Telephone: 01522 806611 

Relate

Relate provides relationship support for individuals, couples and families.

Support is available for a range of relationship and family difficulties, including through counselling and resources that families can access online. 

Family Action

Family Action provides practical, emotional and financial support to people experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Its services support children, young people, adults and families.

I would retain a direct link to the Family Action website here, particularly as Relate is now part of Family Action. 

LCGL Counselling Services

LCGL Counselling and Training Services provides support within Lincolnshire for people experiencing grief, bereavement and loss following significant life events.

If you or your child is struggling following a bereavement or significant loss, their counselling services may be able to provide additional support.

They Are The Future

They Are The Future provides parenting and wellbeing information aimed particularly at parents of school-aged children.

Families can access articles, workshops and online resources covering a range of parenting and children's wellbeing topics.

Winston's Wish

Winston's Wish specialises in supporting bereaved children, young people and their families.

Its resources and support can help families talk about bereavement, understand children's reactions to grief and support children following the death of someone important to them.

Please Talk to Us

Sometimes it can be difficult to know what help you need or where to begin looking for it.

You don't need to have the answer before speaking to us.

If something is affecting your child or family, please contact the academy. Where appropriate, we can listen to your concerns, discuss what support may be helpful and signpost you towards relevant services.

Seeking help is not a sign that something has gone wrong. Sometimes every family needs a little extra support.

Working Together

We believe that children achieve their best when families, the academy and other professionals work together.

Whatever circumstances your family may be facing, our priority is to ensure that our learners feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

Please reach out. There is support available, and you do not have to face difficulties alone.