Family Support Information
Parents
Family Support Information
"EVERYONE TO EXCEL THROUGH PRIDE AND AMBITION"
At Montem Academy, we strive to ensure our pupils and their families are always at the heart of what we do. We want to support every member of the Montem Community, so we offer a range of opportunities for parents and carers to learn new skills, improve their wellbeing, feel more connected to the school and meet other parents.
We currently on offer:
Coffee Mornings
Our weekly coffee mornings are a great way to meet new parents, unwind and take time for yourself. Run by our Child and Family Support Workers, Mrs Bishop and Mrs Jones, they take place every Wednesday between 9-10am in our school canteen. Some sessions are joined by external visitors to discuss different topics such as additional needs or cost of living, and some weeks even take place in our local Costa! Everyone is welcome!
Active Walk
Join Mr Turab on an active walk in the local area every Monday from 9-10am and enjoy some fresh air whilst staying healthy and meeting other parents. Routes include Dorney Lake, a trip to Costa and the Jubilee River.
Green Shoots
Green Shoots is our parenting gardening club which takes place every Tuesday morning 9-10am in the garden area next to our Development Centre. The next project is planting and growing a range of fruit and vegetables. Green Shoots is a great way to relax, take up a new hobby and socialise with other parents
Adult Learning Courses
We work closely with Slough Borough Council to ensure our parents/carers have access to a range of learning opportunities. Courses are held in Montem’s Development Centre or Chalvey Grove Family Hub and are low in cost to join (or free to those on some benefits). Courses currently on offer are: Aspects of Parenting, ESOL, Supporting your Child with Maths Homework, Sewing, Macrame and Cooking.
To find out more about how to enrol, please contact Mrs Bishop via the school office on 01753 528050.
Personalised Support
If you feel that you are in need of support and would like to speak to someone, please contact a member of our Safeguarding and Pastoral Team if you would like to speak to someone or need some support. All members of the team can be contacted via the school office on 01753 528050
Miss Kershaw - Director of Inclusion and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Bishop - Child and Family Support Worker and Community Liaison Officer
Mrs Jones - Child and Family Support Worker
Miss Winsor - SENDCo
Please take a look in the latest copy of our Community Hub Newsletter for more information about support for children and families and local holiday clubs and events.
Services and Support available Locally and Nationally
Special Educational Needs
Slough’s Local Offer
https://www.sloughfamilyservices.org.uk/kb5/sloughcst/directory/localoffer.page
Slough Parent Partnership (SENDIASS)
http://www.parentpartnershipslough.org.uk/
GEMS (Autism & ADHD Support)
ASD (Autism) Family Help
Autism Berkshire
http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/
National Autistic Society
Disability Challengers (Youth scheme for children with disabilities)
https://disability-challengers.org/what-we-do/youthschemes/reading/
Camp Mohawk (Multifunctional day centre)
https://www.campmohawk.org.uk/
ADHD Foundation
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
Ambitious about Autism
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
Dyslexia Research Trust
Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
Young Minds (Mental Health Charity)
What is Dyslexia?
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=285&id=1548
What is it like being in a wheelchair?
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/wheelchairs.html
What different health needs do people have?
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicCategories.aspx?p=285
Kids in Crisis (Grants for terminally ill or disabled children) -
http://www.kidsincrisis.org.uk/
Safeguarding Children
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/leaflets/parent-leaflets
Social Services – 01753 875362 (out of hours – 01344 786543)
Online Safety
Think You Know - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Childnet - https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/
Mind (Mental Health Advice) – Helpline 0300 123 3393
Support for Parents
Family Information Service - 01753 476589 https://www.sloughfamilyservices.org.uk/kb5/sloughcst/directory/home.page
Out of hours homelessness - 01344 786543
Shelter – 0344 515 1380
https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services/slough
Slough Foodbank – 01753 550303
Cost of Living Advice
https://www.slough.gov.uk/costofliving
Family Action - Helpline 0808 802666 (out of hours crisis messenger service Text FAMILYACTION to 85258
https://www.family-action.org.uk/
Families First (Troubled Families) Programme – https://www.slough.gov.uk/health-and-socialcare/families-first.aspx or email - Families.First@slough.gov.uk
Action for Children
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/
Relate (Adult Relationships)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Berkshire Women’s Aid (Domestic Abuse) – 0118 950 4003 http://www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk/
Talk to Frank (Drugs Advice) – 0300 123 6600
Mind (Mental Health Advice) – Helpline 0300 123 3393
Other
Turn2us (Benefits & Grants advice)
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/About-Us/Contact-us
Home Start – 01628 661029
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – 03444 111444
Family Lives (Parenting Advice) – Helpline 0808 800 2222
https://www.familylives.org.uk/
Slough Borough Council (SBC)
SBC Housing Services – 01753 475111
https://www.slough.gov.uk/housing/
Edenred Free School Meal Vouchers help:
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Dear Parents/carers, Please see below directions on how to access your Free School Meals Vouchers: |
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You can also click on the either the pdf or the link below to view the parent/carer FAQ document: |