Parent / Carer Support

We know that life can be tough sometimes and doesn't always go as we had planned. Here at Oldmixon Primary School, we are here to support you. The wellbeing and self-esteem of each child is a high priority for us.

Our School Help offer is designed to give you as much or as little support as you want or need.

All of our staff are here to listen, and although they may not always have the answers, they will do what they can to support you.

Our Inclusion Team consists of:

Mrs Corinna Rundle-Crowe (Headteacher)
Mrs Lindsay Avci (Deputy Head and SENDCo)
Miss Daniels (Learning Mentor)
Mrs Dawn Palfrey (Learning Mentor)

The team works together to support children and families in a variety of ways. This may include giving listening ear when parents/carers just need to talk or signposting you to specialist help and support. We are here to listen to you and help you figure out how you can be assisted to make your life easier.

For more information on our offer of School Help please contact office@oldmixon.extendlearning.org or call one of the inclusion team 01934 812879.

Should you find that you need help or assistance with uniform, please contact the school office on office@oldmixon.extendlearning.org or 01934 812879.

School Based Early Help

We know that sometimes people find themselves having a difficult time. Should you feel that you need some additional support on a specific issue or for a short period of time we can help you with that. We can do this on a 1:1 basis or by meeting with other people and agencies who may be able to give you the help that you need. Early Help is about supporting you to have the help you need at the earliest possible stage.

Some of the things that we have supported families with are:

Finances and Budgeting Domestic Abuse

Housing and Homelessness Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Challenging Behaviour Routines

For more information contact office@oldmixon.extendlearning.org or call one of the pastoral team on 01934 812879. If you want to know more about Early Help within North Somerset and how to access Family Wellbeing services, please contact the Children’s Front door on 01275 888808 or childrens.frontdoor@n-somerset.gov.uk

Early Help in North Somerset

Every family has its ups and downs. Being a parent is hard work and there are no instructions. Sometimes, you or your children may need extra support. This may be before your children are born, when they are very young, or throughout their school years.

There is no shame in asking for help. We are here for you.

Early Help is a programme that helps you recognise what's going well for you. It will help you see where you might need extra support. We will work with you to find the best person to work with you and your family to make this happen.

Who can use the Early Help service

Early Help is available for children and young people up to the age of 18 and their families. It is entirely voluntary, so if you don't think it is right for your child, then you don't have to take part.

Support can be provided in different places and by different people.

Many families will be able to get the support they need at places within their everyday routines such as schools, colleges, health or children’s centres. If you need additional support you can talk to a professional who knows your family already.

Some voluntary organisations also provide Early Help support.

How to sign up

Services can be accessed directly via universal services, without a referral.

You can search our online directory to find help and information about:

parenting classes
health and wellbeing
education and attainment
employment and training
family support
crime and anti-social behaviour
domestic violence

Follow this link for further information about Early Help services.

Food Vouchers

Worried about having to feed the children over the school holidays? You can be issued a food bank voucher just to cover the meals your children would usually have received at school. We can help you with vouchers. You can speak to any member of staff about food bank vouchers, it doesn't have to be your child's class teacher.

Please note that food bank vouchers are signed and authorised by the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and therefore cannot be handed out immediately, however we will always get this to you as soon as we can.

If you are in need of extra help during this difficult time we are here for you!

We are now able to issue foodbank vouchers via email and over the phone by giving you a code.

Please send us an email for more info or to request vouchers.

Email: office@oldmixon.extendlearning.org

In the email please add:

Your full name and address
How many people live in your household and the ages of these people
If you have valid ID that you can take to the food bank (recent utility bill is accepted)
Brief reason as to why you require vouchers

All of the above are required for us to complete the application online.

Apply for free school meals

Useful Contacts

Here are a just a few helpful contacts numbers:

Childline: 08001111
Samaritans: 116123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 08082000247
Mind: 03001233393
Age UK: 08001696565
La Leche league: 03451202918 (for parents struggling to get formula milk)

Should you need to be signposted to any other agency, please contact school directly.