Hello! My name is Catherine Steadman and I am the Parent and Family Support Advisor here at Peasedown.
On this page you will find links to a range of support services for parents, families and children that you can access, as well as information on local support events.
If you would like to speak with me about concerns you have around your child, please call the office or email me directly pfsa@peasedown.mnsp.org.uk .
My usual working hours are Mon-Wed, 9:00 – 3:00.
The Community Wellbeing Hub provides a central place for you to access a range of services to improve your health and wellbeing. Please give us a call 0300 247 0050 and we will be happy to help.
Bath and Bristol Parenting Hub
Bath and Bristol Parenting Hub is a CIC (community interest company) providing parenting services for parents in Bath and Bristol. We offer courses, workshops and one-to-one support delivered by experienced, qualified parenting practitioners online and in person. There is a cost to this. Contact: 0300 102 4437
Find organisations, groups and events in Bath and North East Somerset to support your family’s needs.
Bright Start Children’s Centre Services
Find out what regular groups we run at our Children’s Centres for all families with children under five years old (under 8 years for Theraplay & Parenting Support Groups). You can also contact us for further support and we can refer you to one of our courses or programmes.
Family Lives services are free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through our free helpline on 0808 800 2222.
Or message us via WhatsApp on 07441 444125 to connect with experienced professional family support workers and highly-trained volunteers.
Parenting advice from our child mental health experts. Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour.
Define Fine is a national parent carer led peer support organisation. Our team all have lived experience of children and young people with school attendance difficulties, sometimes referred to as EBSA: Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
Southside supports individuals and families living in Bath and North East Somerset to make positive changes in their lives with problems such as domestic abuse, substance abuse, mental health difficulties; or problems with finance and debt, housing issues or concerns related to education and employment.
Early parenting advice, managing family life, friends and relationships, supporting yourself and young people, staying safe online
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Support for you as parents and carers. Side by Side is an online community for over 18’s where you can listen, share and be heard.
If you’re worried about your child or young person’s mental health or wellbeing, you can speak to us over the phone or chat to us online. Chat to us on the phone.
Call our Parents Helpline for free on 0808 802 5544.
We’re open Monday – Friday 9:30am – 4:00pm
We offer advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us by calling 0800 1111 or visit our website designed specifically for primary aged children.
This page is for parents, carers, family members and guardians supporting a young person with their mental health and wellbeing.
Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.
Please also visit our Mental Health Support page.
Here is a list of crisis services and contact numbers that you can call if you have immediate concerns over yours or your child’s mental health.
| CAMHS Local Single Point of Access Team | Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm | 01865 903 330 |
|---|---|---|
| CAMHS Telephone support from a CAMHS clinician | Weekdays 5pm - 11pm Weekends and Bank Holidays 9am - 11pm | 0800 023 2133 |
| NHS 111 Service | Available 24 hours | 111 |
| Shout Text service for advice | Available 24 hours | Text SHOUT to 85258 |
| Childline Confidential counsellor | Available 24/7 | 0800 11 11 |
Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers.
We are an independent, parent-led organisation supporting families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Bath & North East Somerset, from birth to age 25. Run by parent carers, for parent carers, we understand the challenges, and the joys, that come with navigating the SEND journey.
The Specialist Autism Support Service has been commissioned by Bath and North East Somerset Local Authority to support autistic children and young adults up to the age of 25. The young people they support must have a diagnosis of Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorder and have a B&NES home address. E-mail sass@fossewayschool.com
The Children’s Learning Disability Service is a service for children and young people up to the age of 19 with moderate to severe learning disabilities who have registered with a GP in the Bath and North East Somerset area. Parents can contact us directly to discuss a referral and/or ask your Healthcare Professional (School Nurse or GP) to refer.
0300 247 0055
We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children.
– Listening Ear – 1-2-1 telephone appointments for parents/carers looking for emotional support, Information and Advice
– Resource Hub – reports, guides and publications.
Mencap is a UK charity that supports people with a learning disability.
We also support their families and carers.
Tel: 0808 808 1111
In addition to these services, the school run a monthly group for parents of children with neurodiversity; the Rainbow Group. Dates of upcoming sessions will be advertised in the school newsletter.
Understanding Behaviour and Emotions
Neurodevelopmental Pathway Appointments
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
