Support & information

Domestic abuse

We know that this is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with domestic abuse. There is support to help you through this time:

IN CASE OF IMMEDIATE DANGER - CALL 999 (if you are unable to speak but need help, press 55 on your keypad after dialling the emergency number)
Support is also available from Leeds Domestic Violence Service who are able to help with emergency accommodation, advice and support. You can contact them on the 24hr telephone helpline (0113 246 0401). Help is also available on the Leeds Domestic Violence Service website.
If you are concerned about a child who might be at risk; you can find out how to report this on the Leeds City Council website - report a child protection concern (if you think a child or young person may be in imminent danger - call 999)

Access to food and Free School Meals (FSM)

Leeds Food Network accepts referrals for families, single vulnerable adults or anyone who cannot access food during these difficult times. If you think you may be eligible; please contact us and we will do our best to support you and complete a referral.

Children eligible for free school meals:

If your child is eligible for free school meals due to your financial circumstances; we are continuing to provide a lunch for them during the period of closure. This is in the form of a grab bag / packed lunch and can be collected from school each week-day.

If your child is eligible you will have been contacted by the school office; if you initially declined the lunch for your child but would now like to accept this - please contact the school office.

If your circumstances have recently changed and you believe that your child may now be entitled to free school meals, please contact the school office for advice regarding the application process.

Please note, the packed lunch/grab bags being provided are for those children eligible for a free school meal due to their family's financial circumstances - this does not apply to all children in Reception and Key Stage 1 who usually receive a free meal in school through the 'Universal Infant Free School Meal' programme.

Online safety

NSPCC NetAware provides a useful guide to social networks, apps and guide.

National Online Safety has produced a series of top tips guides to support remote learning for Parents, Children and Teachers.

Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline for different age groups and parents.

Childnet has produced a Parent and Carer Toolkit which is a collection of three resources designed to help you talk to your child about their online life, manage boundaries around family internet use and point you in the direction of where to get further help and support.

Mental health and wellbeing

kooth.com - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people aged between 10- 18yrs

Samaritans - confidential support available 24hrs a day / 365 days a year

NHS - signposting to helplines and support groups

Additional support and advice

Leeds City Council - Coronavirus help for people and communities

NHS advice on Coronavirus

Government advice on Coronavirus