At Somers Park we work closely with our parents to support their children and broader family life. We appreciate that family life can sometimes be challenging and are keen to work with you in order to ease these difficult times.

There are a range of services and information leaflets below but should you wish to discuss any support further please do not hesitate to contact Claire Evans (Pastoral Support Co-ordinator) by email SPfamilysupport@metacademies.org.uk, using the form below or by contacting the school office.

Food Bank Referral

We are an agency for foodbank referrals. Should you find yourself in need of support, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Evans and a referral can be made for you. Our local food bank is based in Malvern Link and can arrange collection or delivery of a food parcel at relatively short notice (subject to opening hours).

Early Help for families

Early help means providing advice, help or support where we identify there is a specific need or difficulty within a family. As professionals we work alongside a child, young person and their family / carers to address the challenges they are experiencing, helping them to access the support and make any changes needed. This could be at any point
in a child’s life, from birth to 18 years old and on more than one occasion, as we know children and young people are always growing and developing their needs change, as well as the needs of their families and carers. Early help is about supporting children and young people when there is a challenge in their lives or that of their families as soon as
possible.

Early Help in Worcestershire

For more information about Early help in Worcestershire and services and support that may assist you visit the website:

Early Help family support | Worcestershire County Council
 

For information regarding Worcestershire schools, term dates and transition and to apply for Free School Meals please visit the website below

Schools, education and learning | Worcestershire County Council

A free service available on a temporary basis to support parents and children with difficulties at home that are not having an impact in school. The service offers a phone appointment with an Educational Psychologist to discuss the difficulties experienced and support and strategies to help. This can be for a whole range of needs.

If you require a referral to the school nursing team, please contact Claire Evans or you can self- refer using the link below

Public Health School Nursing Service Referrals | Starting Well (startingwellworcs.nhs.uk)