At Leycroft we have a family room called the safety hub which provides a comfortable, non–judgemental environment for us to meet with families. If you need support or want us to point you in the right direction of where to get the support/information required, then please contact us on 0121 566 6690.
Lynne Johnson
Family Support Worker
Keeley Fraser
Safeguarding and Attendance Officer
Specialist School Nurse
We have a Specialist School Nurse team that supports Leycroft Academy with a variety of services, from the annual height and weight recordings, incontinence support and helping mediating with your GP and their understanding when dealing with a child with autism. The team’s aim is to provide healthcare for children and young people in special schools that is personalised, with minimal disruption to the school timetable. They work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors, social workers and transport guides to ensure that each individual pupil’s needs are met.
You can read more through the below link :
Cygnet
A support programme for parents and carers of children and young people, aged 5-18, who are autistic.
Parents of autistic children face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting and quite a few more. Attending a Cygnet autism support programme gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of autism and consider ways to support their child.
It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere.
Sleep Training
Sleep programme for anyone who wants to increase their understanding of sleep, it’s role in health and wellbeing and learn more about practical strategies. We are now offering Sleep Courses at Leycroft for parents in a bid to support families further with this. Please enquire via Keeley Fraser for more information.
Mental Health Support
Support about advice for your mental health. If you are requiring support on any of the below organisations please enquire via Lynne Johnson for more information.
Offering mental health support for children and young people.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, low or can’t sleep, Every Mind Matters can help with expert advice, practical tips and personalised actions to help
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
Free, Confidential Support — Get in Touch About Anything That’s Troubling You No Matter How Big or Small the Issue Is.
Offering couple support, parenting support as well as bereavement support.
We aim to be here when you need us, with the right information or support at the right time. Whether it’s a query about how you can get some help, get some information or get involved, the list below is the best place to start.
Parenting and family support from Family. Help and support with a range of different family problems.
https://www.familylives.org.uk
