Family Support
Family Support
Family Support
At Peafield Lane Academy, we know that family life can sometimes bring challenges, and there may be times when you need a little extra help.
Ms Rodgers, our Pastoral Teaching Assistant, is always available to support our children and families. Whether you need someone to talk to, practical advice or help accessing further support, Ms Rodgers can listen, offer guidance and signpost you to the most appropriate local services. You can contact Ms Rodgers by calling the school office or messaging on Class Dojo.
Please never feel that you have to manage things alone. If we cannot provide the support you need directly, we will do our best to help you find someone who can.
Local Support for Families
Mansfield Woodhouse Family Hub
Our local Family Hub provides support for families with children and young people, including parenting support, health and wellbeing, relationships, finances and early help. Families can contact the service directly for support.
Nottinghamshire Early Help
Early Help supports children, young people and families when difficulties begin to emerge, helping families to access the right support before problems become more difficult to manage.
Nottinghamshire SEND Local Offer
Information, advice and services for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families.
Notts Help Yourself
A useful online directory bringing together services, activities, advice and support available to children, young people and families across Nottinghamshire.
Children and Young People's Mental Health – CAMHS
NHS support for children and young people experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. Parents and carers of children aged 0–18 with a Nottinghamshire GP can also make a referral directly.
Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire
Free, independent advice covering benefits, debt, housing, employment, energy costs and other financial or practical difficulties. Local support is available in Mansfield.
Mansfield Cost of Living & Community Support
Mansfield District Council provides information about local food banks, food shares, financial support, employment advice, disability services, mental health support and other community services.
NIDAS – Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services
Specialist support for adults, children and young people in Mansfield and Ashfield who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.
Worried About a Child?
If you are worried that a child may be at risk of harm, you can contact Nottinghamshire's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). In an emergency or where there is an immediate risk of harm, always call 999.
Please remember – asking for help is always okay. Speak to Ms Rodgers or another member of the Peafield team and we will help you find the right support.
Useful Links:
- Mansfield Woodhouse Family Hub / Nottinghamshire Family Hubs — the Mansfield Woodhouse hub is on Swan Lane and can be contacted on 0115 977 3765.
- Nottinghamshire Early Help — families can contact the Early Help Unit on 0115 804 1248.
- Nottinghamshire SEND Local Offer — SEND information, advice and services for ages 0–25.
- Notts Help Yourself / Family Support Directory — Nottinghamshire's online directory of local support.
- Nottinghamshire CAMHS — mental health support and referral information for children, young people and parents/carers.
- Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire — free advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and other issues; telephone 0300 561 2800.
- Mansfield Food Support — includes food banks and food shares, including support in Mansfield Woodhouse.
- Mansfield Wrap Around Support — particularly useful as one central page covering money, benefits, housing, employment, mental health, disability support, food and Family Hubs.
- NIDAS – Domestic Abuse Support — specialist Mansfield and Ashfield support for adults and children affected by domestic abuse; advice line 01623 683 250.
- Nottinghamshire MASH – Report a Concern About a Child — members of the public can call 0300 500 80 80; professionals should call 0300 500 80 90.