Family Support
At New Bewerley Community School we aim to provide support for all of our families. We recognise that families sometimes need additional information due to difficulties they may be facing.
Mrs Shea is our Family Support Worker and Mrs Barnes leads our Inclusion Team. If you would like to speak further please contact the school to make an appointment.
The information below provides links to outside agencies that you can contact direct.
Housing support
The following agencies can help with housing issues including banding, rent and assigning caseworkers.
Leeds housing options 0113 222 4412
Dewsbury Road Community Hub also have advisors relating to housing Dewsbury Road Community Hub
Dewsbury Road Community Hub
190 Dewsbury Road
Leeds
LS11 6PF
Leeds Domestic Violence Service
The Leeds Domestic Violence Service supports anyone in Leeds who is affected by domestic violence and abuse.
The 24 hour Leeds Domestic Violence Service helpline: 0113 246 0401
Click on the image below to take you to their website.
Food Bank Vouchers
Vouchers
Please ask for Mrs Barnes, Miss Seavers and Mrs Shea in school to help with vouchers. These are available for anyone who is struggling to feed their family due to debt, low income, benefit issues etc.
Please make an appointment at the school office with one of the members of staff above and we will meet to discuss your needs. This is available to anyone in school.
Hamara Centre
The Hamara Centre provides food for the community – contact them and they will advise on when you are able to collect food from them.
Tempest Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 6RD
Debt
Step Change
Step Change provide expert debt advice and financial guidance for anyone struggling with debt issues. They will give unlimited support whilst you are struggling financially.
- 0800 138 1111
Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm
Addiction
Forward Leeds
Forward Leeds can help with issues relating to drug and alcohol addiction. This is for addicts and members of their family who are affected by such issues.
St Anne’s Community Services
0113 2435151
Operate a leading Residential Alcohol Rehab and Detox Service, Harm Reduction Crisis Service.
St Anne's Care Services - Substance Misuse and Harm Reduction
Support
Bed Referrals
If you are in need of a bed/mattress for your child/children please contact Mrs Barnes or Miss Seavers via the school office number (01138 878 718) and we can make a referral for a bed for you.
Self-Care
For many parents and carers, finding time for yourself can be a challenge as you juggle family and relationships with your home and work life.
Anna Freud National Centre for Families and Children