Support for families
"To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there" Barbara Bush.
At Hartland Primary we place a high importance on the happiness and wellbeing of our families. Research has shown that children's mental health and wellbeing directly impacts on their attainment. If something at home is affecting your quality of life, no matter how small, please do call in and see our team to find out how we can support you. Below are some of the ways we could help.
Progress Through Partnership
We are proud that we have strong links with our parents and community. We are able to support our families in a variety of ways through collaboration with local charities and groups, such Harbour Food Bank, the Toy Bank and Hartland Parish Council.
Early Help
When a child/young person/family needs something extra, Early Help is the initial response offered by all services in contact with children, young people and families. This builds an understanding to address extra needs and prevent situations from getting more difficult for children and young people. The aim of Early Help is to build on people's capacity and resources to manage their own dilemmas, resolve their own difficulties and prevent further problems in the future. Take a look at this leaflet for more information.
If you are concerned about the mental health or wellbeing of yourself or a member of your family, please contact the office on 01237 441 258, email admin@hartland.devon.sch.uk or have a look at the resources below.
Apps to support children's mental health
EAL support
There are many networks that deliver English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Please see the ESOL classes interactive map:
English (ESOL and EAL) classes in Devon - Support for schools and settings
Find a free English class or job support - Migration and resettlement (devon.gov.uk)
Libraries Unlimited alongside Devon County Council have set up Workclubs ( supporting people with interviews, job search, CVs) in Barnstaple ( Tuesdays and Fridays- 10-1pm) and Bideford (Wednesdays) 9-2pm. It is open to everyone and it is free.
Sunrise Diversity is a grassroots charity promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion in rural communities in Northern Devon. They work with the community to eliminate discrimination and promote strong, positive community relations through our range of services and activities, which challenge discrimination, help change attitudes and celebrate diversity. They offer ESOL classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-12.
Mixed Families Together connect mixed heritage and global majority families across Devon - search them on Instagram or email mixedfamiliestogether@gmail.com .