Help & Support for Families

• We Can Help: www.oldham.gov.uk/wecanhelp
• Free School Meals (FSM) eligibility checker: www.oldham.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
• Children and family benefits: www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200230/early_years/194/children_and_family_benefits
• Help paying for childcare eligibility checker: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
• Money Helper Service The free government-backed MoneyHelper service
• School Readiness   www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200246/families_and_parenting/2828/birth_to_5_years/7

• Online Solihull Parenting Courses (worth £100) aligned with best parenting practice is free to use for anyone in Oldham.

Parents, carers, grandparents, and staff can access the resources by entering the passcode: DAISY into this web page: https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning.

• This May help – This is a new national initiative providing mental health advice to parents and carers who have concerns about their child’s mental health: https://thismayhelp.me
• Get Oldham Working: www.oldham.gov.uk/gow

Click hereReporting Crime and other issues

It is being reported to us at the moment that there has been a rise in anti social behaviour within our communities. Click here for a  leaflet that shares all the relevant agencies that parents/carers can contact directly, and in some cases anonymously, to report any crime or community issues such as anti social behaviour, noise or welfare concerns.

CHAT HEALTH

Please click here for a  flyer for the Chat Health text messaging service, this is an anonymous text messaging service for parents and carers of children 5-19 years old who wish to get advice via Oldham School Nurses. Text the school nurses on the numbers detailed on the flyer and parents/carers can get discreet, anonymous health advice for their child.

Citizens Advice Services

Please click here for a leaflet for CAB services in Oldham.

LITTLE SPROUTS GARDENING CLUB

Little Sprouts Nature and Gardening Club, at Veg in the park where children can learn about the wonders of nature and gardening in a fun and interactive way. The club is perfect for primary school aged children who love to explore the outdoors and get their hands dirty.

The club meets every Saturday starting from Sat Jun 03 2023 10:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time) at Peach Road, Oldham, OL4 2HX.

The club is a great way for children to learn about the environment, develop their creativity, and make new friends. So, why not go along for a fun-filled morning in the great outdoors!

Children must remain accompanied by a responsible adult

Sessions are free thanks to funding from Big Local Oldham.

Sessions must be booked via Eventbrite via the link below:

Little Sprouts Nature and Gardening Club Tickets, Sat 24 Jun 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

BREATHE

Breathe is a support group that runs the first Wednesday of every month at The Satellite Centre in Greenfield for parents and carers of young people with emotional difficulties. Please click here for further information.