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Family Support at Oreston Community Academy
Meet Our Family Support Lead
Mrs Susanne Parker is our dedicated Family Support Lead, committed to assisting families in our community with various forms of guidance and practical support.
Useful Resources for Families
We understand that families sometimes face difficulties. Below is a curated list of useful resources and organisations that offer emergency assistance, advice, and support.
Plymouth Foodbank: Provides three days' worth of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to individuals referred in crisis situations.
Visit Plymouth Foodbank
https://plymouth.foodbank.org.uk/
Mencap: Offers support related to the cost of living crisis.
Visit Mencap
https://www.mencap.org.uk/help-with-food-energy-and-money
Plymouth Crisis Support: Works in partnership to offer emergency financial aid and can refer individuals to foodbanks and other support services.
Visit Plymouth Crisis Support
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/crisis-support
Citizens Advice Plymouth: Provides free, confidential, and independent advice to help people overcome their problems.
Visit Citizens Advice
https://citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/
Plymouth Early Help and SEND Advice Line: This advice line offers support on a range of issues including educational concerns, emotional wellbeing, parenting guidance, and more.
Visit Plymouth Early Help
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymouth-early-help-and-send-advice-line
By working collaboratively with these organisations, we strive to offer holistic support to our families, ensuring no one has to face their challenges alone.