Parent and Community Support

At Beechwood Primary School we work in partnership with parents/carers and the local community to provide support to our children and families. This page signposts and provides links to internal and external support services.

If your family is experiencing homelessness or facing challenges with stable housing, support is available. We have provided a guidance document with key information on services across Leeds that can offer help, including housing assistance. You can find the document attached on this page. If you need further support or would like to talk to someone directly, please don’t hesitate to contact the school—we are here to listen and help connect you with the support you need.

Community Activities, Events and Support

https://weareseacroft.org.uk/

http://www.ls14trust.org/

https://www.chapelfm.co.uk/

https://familyinformation.leeds.gov.uk/childrens-centres/east-leeds-childrens-centres/kentmere-childrens-centre

https://fallintoplace.co.uk/about-us/current-projects/

https://democracy.leeds.gov.uk/documents/s172450/13a%20-%20Appendix%201%20-%20Deacon%20House%20Schedule%20080318.pdf

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/04/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme-2/

https://fb.watch/kst0V5M_5a/

https://twitter.com/activeleeds/status/1654123576046538754?s=46&t=OuaFVxkvKhyh47hxRzpShg

English for Speakers of Other Languages

https://www.esolcourses.com/esol-courses/leeds.html

Financial Advice – Cost of Living Support

We know that many families are going through a tough time and as a school, we want to do everything we can to help you and your child. If you’re struggling with your finances, please get in touch to let us know, as there may be things we can suggest which will help. Please speak to Kirsty Giles (SENCo) or a member of the inclusion team for support.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

https://www.stepchange.org/

https://hubofhope.co.uk/

Money and Benefits

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/budget-and-debt-advice/emergency-assistance

https://weareseacroft.org.uk/living-well-in-seacroft/

https://democracy.leeds.gov.uk/documents/s172450/13a%20-%20Appendix%201%20-%20Deacon%20House%20Schedule%20080318.pdf

Family Hub

Deacon House 0113 378 5747 Open 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday

Check your tax code

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/check-tax-code/

Check your benefits

https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

https://www.betteroffcalculator.co.uk/login

Help for families new to country

https://migrantfamilies.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/

Cost of living payments

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Help with energy bills

https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/bounce-back-checklist/

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/energy-saving-myths/

Free School Meals – Are You Eligible?

https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

Help With Transport to School

https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/transport/#Who-is-entitled-to-free-school-transport

Help with School Uniform Costs

https://www.gov.uk/school-uniform

We run a school uniform swap shop at Beechwood Primary School to offer parents alternative free and affordable ways to purchase school uniforms. Please call the school office and ask to speak to a member of the Inclusion team for more information.

Free and Low-Cost Food

Please contact Kirsty Giles (SENCo) or a member of the Inclusion team through the school office to enquire about foodbank vouchers available and for further support.

If you have a child under 4, and meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to healthy start vouchers (https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/)

Find your local food bank at St Richard’s Church (vouchers available from the Inclusion team)

Contact the LS14 Trust - http://www.ls14trust.org/ - for more information about the LS14 Food Pantry on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.00am – 1.00pm

https://www.sanitarysaver.co.uk/

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/what-supermarkets-and-shops-are-doing-to-help-with-the-cost-of-living-aNpUU5E5AbYr

Use food waste apps like

Olio - https://olioapp.com/en/

Too Good To Go - https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-gb

Low Price Foods - https://lowpricefoods.com/

Food bank vouchers are available. Please contact our Inclusion Team

Housing Support

https://www.shelter.org.uk/

We are Seacroft

www.weareseacroft.org.uk

Replace and Repair Household Items at a Low Cost or for Free

https://www.freecycle.org/

https://www.repaircafe.org/en/

Find a Warm Place to Beat the Chill

Whinmoor Library

St Richard’s Church

Kentmere Community Centre

Seacroft Community Hub and Library, Deacon House

St James’ Church, The Village Green, Seacroft

https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/information/

Please follow this link to be re-directed to the Beechwood Community Support section of the website where you can find more information about parent support and our offer through Place2Be.

https://www.beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/our-beechwood-community/

At Beechwood Primary School we work in collaboration with the local PCSO to educate our children about safety and to address key issues. Our PCSO’s name is Rhia.