Families First
Families First are a great organisation who can support you in a wide range of areas such as
- Housing
- Positive relationships
- Finances
- Community links
- Self esteem
- Parenting
- Young carers
- Disability
- Parenting support
- Mental health
- Bereavement support
Ashleigh comes into school every other Thursday. If you'd like to speak to her please let your class teacher know
Or if you'd prefer to contact them yourselves the details are below
Tel: 01495 355584
Ashleigh: 07773 216 265
Email: ashleigh.edwards@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Blaenau Gwent Foodbank
No child or family should have to make a choice between food and paying other utility bills.
Last year they provided 5043 3 day emergency food parcels were given last year alone.
The foodbanks are based all around Blaenau Gwent, please use the details below to see which one can support you best
If you need support please do contact the Foodbank who can support you.
Contact details
Tel: 07812425130
Email: info@blaenaugwent.foodbank.org.uk
Alternatively ask your class teacher
Children's Rights at St Mary's RC
This half term we are reminding children how to be safe, especially online.
The NSPCC has lots of advice for parents about how to keep your child safe online. Please click the button above to have a look at some advice.
If you need any advice or support please ask your child's class teacher who can help.
Over this half term we will be doing lots in school to show children what they can do to keep themselves safe
Wellbeing is such an important part of all of our lives. Covid has impacted on all of us but it's important to look after both your children's and your wellbeing.
For more information about the 5 Ways to wellbeing click the link above
Each half term we'll be sharing top tips and advice on one of the areas above.
Our first area is Connect
- Connect with family or friends
- Connect with other mums/dads/carers at playgroups or go for a walk together.
- Connect with those people who have a positive impact on your life.
- Connect with school. At St Mary's we care about our whole school family (which includes parents)
- Developing positive relationships can really benefit your wellbeing
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